- BGG rank
- BGG #29,706
- BGG rating
- 4.5
Oi! Dat's My Leg!
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 1989
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,214
- BGG rating
- 4.4
Hungry Troll and the Gobbos
1989
Rules assistance for Hungry Troll and the Gobbos
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Hungry Troll and the Gobbos
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Hungry Troll and the Gobbos is a board game released in 1989 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Andy Jones and its main mechanics are Trick-taking.
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About the game
Gobbos are not very clever. They spend hours and hours shouting at each other. They really love shouting about anything. And they really love shouting about very very important things. They just love telling each other about how hungry they are feeling, or how stupid, tough or naughty they are. And sooner or later, being Gobbos, they start arguing. BUT Gobbos had better watch out for Trolls! They can shout even louder than Gobbos. Trolls are much, much more hungry, tough, stupid and naughty than any green Gobbo. Players take cards and compare one of four statements with each other. The player with the best card wins the round and takes the trick. Winner is the person with the most cards at the end of the round.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Games Workshop Ltd.
Questions and answers
Hungry Troll and the Gobbos supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Hungry Troll and the Gobbos is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Hungry Troll and the Gobbos for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Hungry Troll and the Gobbos has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Hungry Troll and the Gobbos belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Trick-taking. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Hungry Troll and the Gobbos are: Andy Jones. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Hungry Troll and the Gobbos as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.