The Kids Are Not Alright is a larp about troubled children. One half of the players play kids who communicate mainly by drawing disturbed images and the other half child psychologists who try to understand them. The game proceeds in a very structured manner and is beginner-friendly. The game leans heavily on horror movies (eg. Sixth Sense) but includes also themes of social realism and psychological realism. All kinds of nasty things that happen to kids in real life and in fantasy may be introduced.
The Kids Are Not Alright
Mikko Heimola
Room 216, – (3 h 30 min)
Minimum attendance: 6
Other accessibility information: The game leans almost completely on ability to see.
Content warnings: All kinds of nasty things that can happen to children. Social and health service cuts. Horror movie tropes.
Author (if other than GM): Laura op de Beke
Program category: GamingRegistration: Electronic sign-up (Konsti)Other categorization: Beginner friendlyLanguage: EnglishProgram topics: LarpTarget audience: Adults only (K-18)Inclusivity: Dark/dim lightingInclusivity: Program runs for more than 2 hours without breakInclusivity: There are limited opportunities for movement during the program