Hanukkah Goblins
A downloadable game
Introduction
You are a Hannukah goblin. After the Goblin King destroyed the temple, you and the other Hannukah goblins were left without a home. Although you originally didn’t believe in Hanukkah, Hershel taught you the values of Hanukkah: community, survival, and celebrating the small miracles in life. With Hershel’s trials, you now embrace Hanukkah and the Jewish culture.
Your goal now is to convince the other Hanukkah goblins in the neighboring towns to embrace the spirit of Hanukkah. You won’t be doing this alone though! You will work together with your goblin friends and have special items. On your adventure, you will meet townsfolk and other goblins. It is your job to spread as much Hanukkah cheer as you can before the end of Hanukkah.
Physical Copies Available!
In addition to the electronic copies (PDF, EPUB3, DAISY, and TXT format), physical softcovers are available for pre-order below!
Scroll all the way to the bottom to order the physical copies.
Who is talking about Hanukkah Goblins?
Take a look at everyone talking about Hanukkah Goblins!
The Jewish News of Northern California and The Jerusalem Post
Check out this article written about Max and Hanukkah Goblins in The Jewish News of Northern California and The Jerusalem Post.
https://www.jweekly.com/2020/12/08/take-on-the-hanukkah-goblins-in-oakland-desig...
Café Rolistes
Kalum and I talk about Hanukkah Goblins and about Jewish representation in popular culture. I pull no punches when talking about J.R.R. Tolkien's anti-semitism and how it pervades modern representations of marginalized people. Use the following link to watch the recording!
Actual Play on @Go_Jg's Twitch Channel
We played Hanukkah Goblins on stream with this ALL STAR cast. Use the links below to watch the recording.
Electronic Format/Accessibility
In addition to a fully accessible PDF, I have created EPUB3, DAISY, and TXT formats of Hanukkah Goblins. Most people will likely use the PDF version of the game, but I felt it important to provide a wide range of formats to meet a wide range of accessibility needs. If you want to learn more about the DAISY format, check it out here: https://daisy.org/activities/standards/daisy/
Credits
Author - Max Fefer (Twitter, Itch.io)
Editor - Theo Rusmore (Twitter, Itch.io)
Illustrator - Kali Hayes (Twitter, Portfolio)
Special thanks to Adira Slattery (Twitter, Itch.io) for cultural consulting and Ezra Rose (Twitter, Itch.io) for the information on Sheyd/Sheydim.
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $8 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Exclusive content
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Free Copies for Marginalized People
If you are a marginalized person who cannot afford to buy the game, feel free to claim one of these free copies, no questions asked. You don't have to explain, leave a review, or anything. Everyone should be able to experience Hanukkah Goblins, regardless of economic status.
Hanukkah Goblin Stickers!
Now you can buy your own Hanukkah Goblins!
5 pack of two-inch Hanukkah Goblins vinyl stickers with an easy-peel backing. You can put these stickers on anything!
US shipping is included in the base price; international shipping is not. Please add $1 to your payment for international shipping.
Important:
Fill out the form below so I can collect your mailing address! I can't mail you the book without your address.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cG4VLwB-5I9KgRL2XEDl4qSLm8FK36j9bUTknti18Pc/edi...
Please note that shipping is currently unavailable to the following countries due to COVID-19: Angola, Brunei, Chad, Cuba, French Guinea, Guadeloupe, Laos, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Martinique, Mauritius, Myanmar (Burma), Niger, Panama, Republic of Congo, Reunion (Bourbon), Saint Pierre and Miquelon (Miquelon), Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, and Yemen.
Softcover Book
Get a softcover copy of Hanukkah Goblins, printed by Mixam. The softcover will also come with a Quick Reference card printed on premium thick cardstock fromTHikit.
You will also receive all the electronic versions of the game (PDF, EPUB3, DAISY, and TXT). US shipping is included in the base price; international shipping is not. Please add $2 to your payment for Canadian shipping, and $3 for anywhere else.
Bulk Pricing
If you are buying this game for a non-profit organization, a Jewish group, or your synagogue/temple, you may contact me at hydroforgerpg@gmail.com to discuss bulk pricing and discounts!
Important:
Fill out the form below so I can collect your mailing address! I can't mail you the book without your address.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cG4VLwB-5I9KgRL2XEDl4qSLm8FK36j9bUTknti18Pc/edi...
Please note that shipping is currently unavailable to the following countries due to COVID-19: Angola, Brunei, Chad, Cuba, French Guinea, Guadeloupe, Laos, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Martinique, Mauritius, Myanmar (Burma), Niger, Panama, Republic of Congo, Reunion (Bourbon), Saint Pierre and Miquelon (Miquelon), Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, and Yemen.
All physical copies will be mailed out in January 2021. Note that the physical copy won't be available by Christmas, but you will immediately have access to the PDF upon purchase.
Development log
- Added missing Hebrew in the "How play this game if you are not Jewish" callout47 days ago
- Hanukkah Goblins is here!48 days ago
- Page In Progress60 days ago
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