IN THE FIELD GUIDE
topgoblin
topgoblin.com
TopGoblin is a free browser-based startup simulation card game where players make seven strategic business decisions to balance various startup metrics and survive due diligence. The game is satirical and not intended as serious business advice.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Sep 17, 2026
A good fit for
- Players interested in startup culture satire and casual strategy card games.
Know the limitations
- The game is not a serious business simulation and should not be used as financial or investment advice.
- Paid boosts and redraws can affect fairness, making the game pay-to-win by design.
What you can do
- Entertainment and satire of startup culture through gameplay.
- Competitive play to achieve high startup valuations and climb the global leaderboard.
Features
- Players choose one of three strategy cards per decision affecting startup stats like Runway, Users, Hype, Tech Debt, and Sanity.
- A global leaderboard tracks the best verified valuations from players worldwide.
- Players can discard a bad hand and redraw cards a limited number of times per run.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
Not confirmed yet.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
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A practical workflow
- Start a run and choose one of three cards in each of seven rounds, each affecting startup stats and audit impact.
- After seven decisions, a Due Diligence memo explains the valuation, ending, strongest and weakest choices, and complete paper trail.
- Players can discard and redraw cards a limited number of times per run to improve their choices.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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