Bar & Bat Mitzvah at Ocean Prime
The Bar/Bat Mitzvah activation their friends talk about on Monday.
Bar and Bat Mitzvah parties at Ocean Prime have a high bar — Fort Lauderdale parents compare notes and kids compare experiences, and "we had a racing simulator" beats almost every other headline. A full-motion rig dropped into the main party room at Ocean Prime becomes the social center of the evening, drawing every 12-to-14-year-old on the guest list and a surprising number of their parents.
Why sim racing works for bar & bat mitzvahs at Ocean Prime
Reason 1
13-year-olds will line up all night — the adults will too.
Reason 2
Branded with the honoree's name and colors as a keepsake moment.
Reason 3
Keeps the energy high between the ceremony portion and the late-night dance floor.
How this event plays at Ocean Prime
The play pattern is consistent: the ceremony portion wraps, the buffet opens, and the kids start cycling through the simulator in groups of 6–10. A leaderboard with the honoree's name on top keeps competition going, and our operators run friendly coaching sessions so even the gamers-who-don't-drive-yet look like heroes. For the adult crowd, the simulator is an unexpected delight — most have never driven one — and the intergenerational moments of a dad congratulating his kid's best friend on a fastest lap are some of the best photos of the night. At Ocean Prime specifically, we coordinate with your planner on placement (usually at the edge of the dance floor area or in an adjacent room), dress the rig and screens with the honoree's theme, and work into the DJ's flow so the simulator complements the music and games instead of competing with them.
What we bring to your mitzvah
Full-Motion Platform
Sigma Integrale motion rig — tilts, rolls, pitches
Triple 39" Displays
Wraparound immersion for every driver
Direct Drive Steering
Simucube 2 force feedback wheel
Load-Cell Pedals
Heusinkveld professional brake & throttle
300+ Cars
Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, McLaren, and more
Live Leaderboard
Real-time rankings on a separate display
Featured cars for this event
Planning details
Typical Audience
80–250
Budget Range
$4,000 – $14,000
Decision Maker
Parent or event planner
Bar/Bat Mitzvah dates at Ocean Prime book early — lock yours 6–9 months ahead, especially for peak May–June and October–November weekends.
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Frequently asked questions
What age group does the simulator work for at a Bar/Bat Mitzvah?
Can the simulator be branded with the honoree's name and colors?
Will the simulator compete with the DJ or emcee at Ocean Prime?
How many guests can cycle through the simulator at a Mitzvah?
How much does a Bar/Bat Mitzvah simulator package cost at Ocean Prime?
Book a Mitzvah simulator at Ocean Prime
Share the honoree's name, theme, and date — we'll design a branded rig.