Same Bat Time, Same Bat Mitzvah

On the way to Ruthie's Bat Mitzvah, a guest was bitten by a vampire bat and is transforming into a vampire during the formal reception.

Long Description

On the way to Ruthie's Bat Mitzvah, a guest was bitten by a vampire bat and is transforming into a vampire during the formal reception.

Same Bat Time, Same Bat Mitzvah is a goofy one hour larp from the If I Were a Lich, Man collection of Jewish games by Lucian Kahn.

Who is this game for? Same Bat Time, Same Bat Mitzvah was written primarily with a Jewish audience in mind, but you don't have to be Jewish to play. Everyone's invited, regardless of cultural or religious background. Familiarity with Jewish culture isn't mandatory, but will enhance the experience. The If I Were a Lich, Man collection contains a short cultural primer (by James Mendez Hodes) which will be provided to all players, and can be provided on request to any Intercon attendee by contacting Jae.

What's a Bat Mitzvah party? A Bat Mitzvah is a religious coming-of-age ceremony that Jewish girls perform when they turn twelve or thirteen. It's usually followed by a big party containing a sometimes-awkward mix of friends and extended family (like a wedding reception with lots of young teens). This game is about that awkward party, but with vampires.

How do vampires work? Garlic? Sunlight? Immortality? Stakes through the heart? What's the deal with vampires in this game? Same Bat Time, Same Bat Mitzvah doesn't have detailed vampire lore. This is an absurd scenario and you can improvise these details in the moment.

The larp is set as a bat mitzvah and includes a dance party, and calls for Klezmer music to be played. My plan is to play it slightly more quietly than would be realistic at an actual bat mitzvah, to allow for roleplay, but players with auditory processing issues or sensory concerns may still want to take this into account.