It's not even a trick of a mind

Nope, the theme is objectively among the worst. At least for those who like to respect the theme. The others will go "Phew, made it, now I can make any sort of game I want as long as it involves resource collection."

Well, I guess major creative challenge lies ahead. Thinking outside of the box? More like thinking outside of a universe that wraps another universe but is actually at the center of it all, what a twist.