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Goblin Errands is a no-prep RPG for 2 to 4 goblins and one Tall Person. Together you'll go on comical (mis)adventures trying to complete seemingly mundane tasks as you struggle with a world not designed for you. 

You've just joined a new family of goblins and you are determined to prove yourself useful. Clearly, the best way to do so is by running errands for the community: Buying vegetables at the market or procuring the services of a local wizard to get your wise leader unstuck from his chamber pot. 

Unfortunately as a goblin you live in a world made for folk much bigger and stronger than you. And on top of that you have only a single Braincell to work with - and one that you have to share with your fellow goblins. Even otherwise ordinary everyday tasks turn into hilarious challenges.

What's in the Book

  • 52 page rulebook
  • Random generator for your goblin community
  • Random generator for quick errands
  • 8 different goblin playbooks

Included digital extras

  • GM rules reference sheet
  • Goblin community sheet
  • Goblin generator sheet
  • Playbook layout files

PHYSICAL EDITION

The successful Goblin Errands Kickstarter has made a physical print edition a reality! If you are interested you might want to head over to the Goblin Errands press kit to take a look at some of the online retailers that stock it!

StatusReleased
CategoryPhysical game
Rating
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(22 total ratings)
AuthorSharkbomb Studios
GenreRole Playing
TagsCute, Fantasy, Funny, humor, lighthearted, One-shot, poc-made, Tabletop role-playing game, zine
Average sessionA few hours
LanguagesEnglish
MultiplayerLocal multiplayer
LinksKickstarter

Purchase

Buy Now$12.00 USD or more

In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $12 USD. You will get access to the following files:

Goblin Errands 15 MB
Goblin Errands - Digital Extras 1 MB

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Absolutely fantastic game! Perfect for one shots (90 to 120 minutes) and really plays up the dumbest parts of RPGs in a fun and weirdly relatable way.

Thank you so much for the kind words. I am happy to hear you're enjoying the game...

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I just ran my first round of this, and what an absolute delight. Describing the goblin-eye view of events led to utter madness (the goblins eventually determined that a banana wasn't a fruit at all, because fruits are round and juicy, and instead it must be a kind of soft cheese), and looking for places to inject kindness and humor into the proceedings made for such a warm experience. 

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So happy to hear this! Sounds like a perfect session!

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I would very much like to try this in my home writing experiment with my students this year. Would it be possible to get a community copy? Thanks!

If so my email is Sharyna at gmail dot com … if not, I understand! 

Hey! Can you reach out via e-mail and let me know what you're planning to do? You can use the contact form at the www.sharkbombs.com website.

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I sent an email via your contact form.  Thanks!

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In the extras, the feats are not named

I know. It's just a copy of a playbook so the feats are not the point of it. The point is to provide people with a playbook layout so they can make their own. The idea is to replace the feats with ones you come up with. It's not an extra playbook.

Okay, thanks

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I haven't playtested this one yet, but the whole idea is so adorable. I fell in love with it on first sight. For me these goblins feel a bit like clowns in a good way (in their heart - like really trying to accomplish things but living in a difficult world that's not made for them).

If you were wondering about ableism: I found a note in the book about that, and the whole game isn't meant to be ableistic. It's not only but also about loving people as they are, as I see it. I hope I'll be able to play this soon!

Thank you for the kind words! 💚

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Me and my friends are really excited to try this out! Plus, I love my shoddy goblin sketch, so I recommend the service.

Thank you so much for the kind words and for the support!

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That seems to be a very fun and original role playing game! Can't wait to read the rules and give it a try! Cheers guys.

thanks! Happy to hear it. Let me know if you've got any feedback!

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I will! Keep on the good work!