Throughout history cats have made their mark. Going back to ancient Egypt, cats were revered. They played such a big role in their culture, that the mere export of cats was strictly prohibited. Further evidence can be seen in their goddess Bastet, commonly depicted as a cat, or woman with a cat’s head. Bastet was the keeper of hearth and home, a guardian against evil spirits and disease. Today, cats are mere pets, part of the family, or even bad luck, if you cross their path. Whether you love cats or hate them when it comes to the game, “Cat Scratch” it doesn’t matter.
How to play:
2 or more players
You will need:
- A quiet space
- A pillow
- The Cat Scratch Stories
How to play:
Player 1, the story-teller, will take a seat, cross-legged on the floor with the pillow in their lap. Player 2, the victim, will lay down on their back, their head on the pillow. Any additional players will sit, forming a circle around player 1 and player 2.
The story-teller will soothingly rub the temples of the victim in a soothing motion. Then the story-teller will tell them a story (story choices located at the end).
At the end of the story, the victim will have to get up quickly and check their back. There should be light red “cat scratches” visible.
With more than 2 players, take turns being the “story-teller” and the “victim.”
Story 1:
There once was an old lady who owned a cat.
The cat was very nice.
It meowed and purred.
One day, the cat got hit by a car and died.
Cat Scratch, Cat Scratch, Cat Scratch.
The old lady got a new cat.
The cat was very mean.
It hissed and clawed.
Cat Scratch, Cat Scratch, Cat Scratch.
One day, the cat got hit by a car and died.
The old lady decided not to get any more cats.
Cat Scratch, Cat Scratch, Cat Scratch.
Story 2:
You are walking through a dark alley late at night.
You are the only one there.
The ground is slick with rain.
The alley is filled with garbage cans and litter.
But then you hear something.
A movement in the garbage cans.
You pick up your pace.
You want to get out of the alley fast.
But then you see something.
Red eyes. Glowing red cat eyes.
They are the eyes of an enormous cat.
You run but the cat chases you and jumps on you.
It scratches you: one, two, three.
Cat Scratch, Cat Scratch, Cat Scratch.
If you enjoyed this game, check out the Dry Bones Ritual.
