The game isn't an attempt to draw attention away from problem areas that need fixing, it is a game that has been created to generate more interest on the site. People can rely on fair polls and a new dynamic to the Stars game through TRS.
If anything, its something to do in the meantime while admin waits for randomize to update the capabilities of the mod panel.
Lastly, as admin commented, I do pretty much everything besides post the Nomination Blog, that's Admin's job in this game, and it gives it legitimacy. Admin instead focuses on Moderation issues.