You weren't supposed to play tonight.
You came prepared to sit at the end of the bench. Track the puck. Stay loose. Watch the starter.
Then something happens.
The coach looks down the bench.
You're in.
The Backup Goalie is a short solo journaling RPG about one unforgettable night on the ice. Stay ready as tension builds, then step into the crease when your number is finally called.
Using playing cards and 2d6, you'll face scoring chances, make desperate saves, build momentum, and discover whether you're ready for the biggest moment of your career.
A standard deck of playing cards with Jokers
2d6
Journal and pencil
About 30–45 minutes
1 Player • Solo Journaling RPG • No GM Required
The Backup Goalie isn't about an entire career.
It's about one game, one opportunity, and what happens when the spotlight suddenly finds you.
From UYUY Games — small games about big moments.
Stay ready.
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Book Size: 5.5×8.5
Pages: 16
Format: Softcover Zine
*Ships within 2-4 business days
You weren't supposed to play tonight.
You came prepared to sit at the end of the bench. Track the puck. Stay loose. Watch the starter.
Then something happens.
The coach looks down the bench.
You're in.
The Backup Goalie is a short solo journaling RPG about one unforgettable night on the ice. Stay ready as tension builds, then step into the crease when your number is finally called.
Using playing cards and 2d6, you'll face scoring chances, make desperate saves, build momentum, and discover whether you're ready for the biggest moment of your career.
A standard deck of playing cards with Jokers
2d6
Journal and pencil
About 30–45 minutes
1 Player • Solo Journaling RPG • No GM Required
The Backup Goalie isn't about an entire career.
It's about one game, one opportunity, and what happens when the spotlight suddenly finds you.
From UYUY Games — small games about big moments.
Stay ready.
-
Book Size: 5.5×8.5
Pages: 16
Format: Softcover Zine
*Ships within 2-4 business days
