Hello! I didn't read the instructions of the game jam too well, it seems, as I completely missed the limitation! I am pretty far along in my game, and I can't see a way to add that limitation, without making the game feel inscrutable. So my question is, do I need to add the limitation, or can I still submit my game? Thanks!

yehp theme and limitation are not mandatory, in a sense that u can submit a game without fear of disqualification

But it is part of the rating criteria, so it will affect ur final score...

That being said game jams are more fun if u dont take things too seriously and just make what u like :)