If I Were a Lich, Man is a trilogy of funny Jewish roleplaying games about creative resistance against authoritarianism. The villains in the stories of our oppressors become the heroes in our play.

Written and illustrated by a team of avant-garde Jewish designers.

Recommended for fans of What We Do in the Shadows, Russian Doll, and Young Frankenstein.
The Games
IF I WERE A LICH, MAN

Players: 4
Time: 1 hour
Tone: Tense; Tragicomedy (think Fiddler on the Roof meets Waiting for Godot)
Especially Fun For: Activist Groups, Debate Clubs, Friendly Game Nights, Families, Hebrew School
Summary: A family of Jewish-coded Liches debate strategies for community survival against the murderous lawful good paladins. Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons and the Passover Seder.

Gameplay: Roleplay as one of four Lich siblings, Gantz, Shtel, Halb or Nisht. Spin a dreidel to determine the character that will commence the Lich community debate on phylacteries and the paladin threat. What fate will you decide for the Lich community?

If I Were a Lich, Man is a IGDN Indie Groundbreaker Award winner for "Most Innovative" game of 2020.