# Goblins, Guns and Grog!

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.2
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Robin Gibson
- **Artists**: Robin Gibson
- **Publishers**: Button Shy
- **Categories**: Fantasy, Pirates, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, Pattern Building, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
Goblins, Guns and Grog! is that solo game that surprisingly hooks you with an addictive blend of luck and strategy. If you like the idea of being a goblin pirate on a makeshift raft, trying to survive and plunder treasures while managing resources and expanding your 'ship' with Tetris-like pieces, then this one's for you! It's a fun push-your-luck challenge with a charming theme and decisions that make you think with every dice roll.Engaging solo adventureFun goblin pirate themeAccessible roll-and-write mechanicTense resource managementTetris-style ship expansionCan feel repetitiveDice luck mattersEasy 'win' without lootRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Goblins, Guns and Grog!, you take on the role of a group of five goblin pirates who, after being marooned by treacherous crewmates, must improvise a raft and navigate the dangerous Goblund Gauntlet. The main goal is simple: get home safe and sound. But, as good goblin pirates, true glory lies in accumulating a pile of treasure along the way! This is a solo roll-and-write game where each turn begins with a dice roll. The results can be used to 'Scavenge' (add items to inventory), 'Attack' (if you have cannons), 'Loot' (after a successful attack), 'Move' (advance along the map), or 'Adventure' (if you land on a special spot). But beware, each turn requires you to eat, and if your food runs out, it's game over! Reaching the end of the track is considered a victory, but true scoring comes from looting the many ships you encounter. For this, you need cannons to attack and chests to store the loot. The catch? Your initial raft is tiny, barely fitting two cannons! You can expand your vessel by adding Tetris-like pieces to the hull, slowly transforming it into a formidable warship. However, focusing on lumber, cannons, and chests means passing up opportunities to acquire food. The decision is yours: return home safely with a full belly, or risk it all for the siren call of gold? Get ready for a pirate adventure full of risky decisions!

## FAQ
### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to navigate your raft (which becomes a ship!) through the Goblund Gauntlet and reach the mainland. But the real challenge and scoring come from plundering enemy ships and collecting treasures along the way!

### How many players does Goblins, Guns and Grog! support?
This is an exclusively solo game, perfect for when you want a pirate adventure all to yourself!

### What is the average game duration?
A game of Goblins, Guns and Grog! is quite quick, usually taking about 15 minutes. Ideal for a fast play or several consecutive games!

### Is it a complex or easy-to-learn game?
It's very easy to learn! The rules are simple, based on dice rolling and marking on a sheet. The complexity arises from the strategic decisions of resource management.

### Do I need many components to play?
No! As it's a 'Print & Play', you just need to print the game sheets, have some dice (usually 2d6), and a pen. Super accessible!

### Who is Goblins, Guns and Grog! recommended for?
It's perfect for fans of solo games, roll-and-write enthusiasts, those looking for a quick and easy-to-set-up game, and of course, anyone who enjoys a pirate theme with a touch of goblin humor!