I like the game idea, game mechanic. I think there is a lot of potential.
You picked fitting graphics and sound.
I did not really understand why sometimes the dropped things quickly diapeared, without having a chance to pick them up.
Yes, thinking about it, your game idea could be very well extended.
I was missing a few seconds to contract end ... and then it was conflict-end. No possibility of living happiliy ever after ... ? :-D
Really good entry for you as an super beginner, as you state.