LARP
Act out a story in costume as your own character, live with other players.
LARP
- To start
- $80
- Each month
- $20
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 8 hours or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- It's made to be shared with an audience.
- Every session brings something you haven't tasted, heard or seen.
- It comes with people built in.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to have adventures
- You want to express yourself
Maybe not if
- You want something you can do alone
- There is no specialist venue near you
- You want something calm
Heads upPerforming in front of peopleTurning up alone to groups of strangers
What it feels like
LARPAverage games & Strategy hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$80Costs more to start than 75% of hobbies
$20Over a year, more than the kit
$320About $2 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Go to a beginner-friendly one-day event in a borrowed costume.
8 hours or moreA specialist venueFairly easy to start
Questions
How much does LARP cost to start?
About $80 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $20 a month once you are going.
How much time does LARP take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 8 hours or more.
Where do people do LARP?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is LARP good for beginners?
It takes a bit more setting up than most hobbies. A good first session: Go to a beginner-friendly one-day event in a borrowed costume.
Do I need other people for LARP?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.