Jiangshi: Blood in the Banquet Hall

Jiangshi: Blood in the Banquet Hall
DesignersBanana Chan and Sen-Foong Lim
PublishersGame and a Curry, Wet Ink Games
Publication2021
Genrestabletop role-playing game, Jiangshi fiction, horror
ChanceHigh
Skillsrole-playing

Jiangshi: Blood in the Banquet Hall is a tabletop role-playing game about Chinese immigrants to North America managing a family restaurant while battling Jiangshi, legendary hopping vampires. The game was designed by Banana Chan and Sen-Foong Lim, who are both Chinese immigrants. It was published independently in 2021 after a Kickstarter campaign raised over US$100,000. The instructions focus heavily on authentic portrayals of Chinese history and immigrant experiences. The game's tone can range from serious to comedy horror. Themes include fighting racism, exploring intergenerational knowledge and relationships, coping with economic hardship, and working together as a family.