I think it its a simple but very effective gameplay loop. The first time I saw the goblin using one of the items that were on my side of the table I got a little confuse, then understood you can use anything that is on the table.
Thanks for the feedback! But in the game, you can only use the items that are on the side table, and only when it's your turn. The table lamp shows whose turn it is to draw a card. Goblin is a cunning man, but he follows the rules.