A Review of the Role Playing Game Supplement Monster of the Week – The Mahaha

Monster of the Week – The Mahaha by Darin Woodman is a role playing game supplement published by Abandoned Arts and Fat Goblin Games for use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. As such, it is covered by the Open Game License and some parts are considered to be Open Game Content as a result.

The supplement is available as a five-page PDF from DriveThruRPG for $1 but was purchased at a reduced price as part of a special bundle. One page is the front cover and one the Open Game License.

The Monster of the Week explains that the line takes its inspiration from the television trope where a new creature is encountered every week, and this entry covers a creature perhaps related to the sasquatch and yeti that leaves a smile on the faces of its victims.

The creature is then described. It is very susceptible to Bluff checks, scratches things in a way that doesn’t feel painful and can create the effect of hideous laughter. The creatures are reclusive, not even liking each other, and eat people and their own kind, though they don’t like dead flesh. Which is disturbing. There are also some rules on using Bluff.

Monster of the Week – The Mahaha in Review

The PDF lacks bookmarks and with its brevity doesn’t need them. Navigation is fine. The text maintains a two-column format and appeared to be free of errors. There’s a single illustration, that of the creature. Presentation is fine.

The monster is said to be based on real world myth, but looking at the grinning illustration of the creature there’s a definite feeling that the Joker may have had an influence as well. This isn’t a truly dangerous enemy, being CR 6, and it does have weaknesses, but it’s a rather disturbing one with some creepy abilities, though it may be more effective against individuals. And the image is disturbing. Monster of the Week – The Mahaha covers a strange creature and can be found by clicking here.