LARP? What actually is that?

“LARP is a free improvisational theater with a fixed time and stylistic framework without a fixed script and audience.”

At least that's how we explain to people who have never heard the term what we actually do in one sentence. The term LARP comes from Great Britain and stands for Live Action Role Play. In short, the idea of ​​LARP is that players take on a role that fits the background being played. And then physically portray this role. As a rule, the following principle applies: “What your character does, you have to be able to portray”. Or to put it another way, if I can't climb a tree, neither can my character, no matter how much I imagine him as a squirrel.
Otherwise there is hardly any limit to the character ideas or played backgrounds.

LARP is a fascinating and from time to time, complex hobby, which can quickly seem overwhelming, especially at the beginning. But don't worry, you can't make any mistakes. The Larp community is very welcomming. To make it a little easier for you to get started, we have put together tips, tricks and various resources for you.

In our LARP FAQ you will find answers to many common questions about LARP.

In our LARP glossary we explain the common terms and phrases used in LARP.

In Starter Characters you will find characters that you can easily implement and are intended to give you ideas about character concepts.

In DIY and shopping you will find information about equipment, clothing and stuff that you need or may need for the hobby.

If you have any further questions, we would be happy to answer them for you as best we can. Simply use the following contact form.