Ma Nishtana (game)

Ma Nishtana
Why is this Night Different?
DesignersGabrielle Rabinowitz and Ben Bisogno
IllustratorsKatrin Dirim
Publication2023
GenresTabletop role-playing game

Ma Nishtana: Why is this Night Different? is a Jewish tabletop role-playing game about the Passover Seder. The title is based on the Ma Nishtana section of the Seder. Players assume the roles of characters from the Book of Exodus. The game was written and designed by cousins Gabrielle Rabinowitz and Ben Bisogno. It was illustrated by Katrin Dirim. Ma Nishtana was published in 2023 after a successful Kickstarter campaign raised $8,042. It was nominated for two 2023 Indie Game Developer Network awards, "Best Rules" and "Best Art."[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Carter, Chase (2022-04-21). "Passover RPG Ma Nishtana lets players tell a collaborative Exodus ritual". Dicebreaker. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  2. ^ Eanet, Lindsay (2023-05-12). "With goblins, spellcasters and holiday heroes, board game makers are imagining new Jewish worlds". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  3. ^ "Indie Groundbreakers Awards". Indie Game Developer Network. Retrieved 2024-09-22.