Thanks for the feedback. In my experience with various game jams, I’ve found that the distinction between theme and mechanics can be surprisingly tricky to navigate. It’s a common challenge I've seen and faced, especially when a jam prompt requires both. If you're interested in exploring how these two interact, I highly recommend 'The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses.' It’s a fantastic, easy-to-read resource that really helped me clarify these concepts. Happy gaming.
Regardless, the most important things for me are player feedback and connecting with fellow developers. Thanks again.