Smallfolk is a cozy tableau-building game for 1–4 players about myths and folklore from around the world. Each player takes on the role of an adventurer, traveling the world to gather helpful Smallfolk, find powerful relics, and visit mythical wonders. Find heroes along the way to help you and accumulate victory points by adding cards to your tableau.

The game ends once all victory points in the center of the table have been claimed. Then, count your accumulated victory points and the value of your cards to determine the winner.