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Goblin Games
I'm always thinking about what sorts of games Goblins would make and play. This speculative game design re-centers me, allows me to smile and think of play in "wrong and upside down" ways.
"Goblin Games" are often similar to playground and children's games, but not exclusively. In my head, that esoteric canon we all keep within us, Goblins are beings whose primary culture is play and expression. So even games adults would play (gambling games being a major one) I look to how Goblin's would tackle that, what's important to them and what interactions they are pursuing. I like to imagine a culture where play is encouraged from birth to death, in every bit of life, instead of as just a part of your childhood.
I rarely think about why do they play games, because that's just what they do. Instead I question when do they play games? When do we play games? When do we not? How do Goblins play when we do and when we don't do? Where do they play these games? And so on. The secret, spoilers, is that a lot of games we play as humans are just Goblin Games anyway.
In an attempt to find how I want to use this platform, I think the longform nature of posts will work well in collecting these Goblin Games, so I'll continue to add some here when I want to write them down. I hope you enjoy the Goblin Games I make, and maybe you too can contribute some of your own!
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https://www.gofundme.com/rebuild-goblin-games
Any Magic the Gathering, D&D, board game, or just goofing around with friends fans out there, PLEASE consider donating a few dollars to Goblin Games. Recent flash flooding has completely destroyed their shop and their entire inventory. The owners are good friends of mine and started Goblin Games from nothing. It has since grown into a much beloved nerd hub in the small town of Manhattan, KS, though those touched by the community range far and wide. Many kind people have already donated to their gofundme, but they still need help! Anything you can spare would be so greatly appreciated. Or even just reblog this post for awareness! Thank you! <3