Australian LARP Directory
If you are an organiser of a LARP group and would like to be listed here, please complete the form at:
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Note: this is not a complete list of all operating groups, only groups where organisers have completed the form on behalf of the group have been listed, with information that was accurate at the time the group was added to this directory. If a group you participate in is not on this list, you are welcome to pass on the form to the organisers for them to complete if you believe they would like to be listed.
Caligo Mundi, VIC
After the Fall, VIC
Blackpowder and Bloodlines, VIC
Gauntlet LARP, VIC
Swordcraft Bendigo, VIC
Swordcraft Gippsland, VIC
Swordcraft Melbourne (HQ), VIC
Scy’kadia, NSW
Clans of Elgardt (Training Nights), NSW
Clans of Elgardt War Events & Role Play Events, NSW
Swordcraft Newcastle, NSW
Sydney LARP, NSW
Post Shock LARP, QLD
The Warsong: LARP Brisbane, QLD
Morayfield LARP Group, QLD
Heroes Odyssey, QLD
Angorn: Land of Sin, Adelaide SA
Multiverse Cycle, Adelaide SA
Southern Wilds LARP Colony, Adelaide SA
Swordcraft Whyalla, SA
Arceibo Circle, Perth WA
Warhearts LARP, Perth, WA
Kaos Horde, NT
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Group: |
Caligo Mundi, VIC |
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Contact: |
Website: www.caligomundi.net Email: Caligoboard@gmail.com |
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LARP Style: |
Parlour LARP |
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Setting: |
Caligo Mundi offers LARPs of varying genres; from Teen Superheroes (GenX) to Swashbuckling Pirates (7th Sea), Scheming undead of a dark Melbourne (Vampire) or intrepid explorers of an Alien planet (Colony: Antares).
Our games are usually seasonal, running for around 12 months on a monthly basis, but this format may differ, according to the Story Telling team that run them. |
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Event frequency |
Once per month |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
Membership has a minimum of 18 years. Our membership currently ranges from 20 - 45. |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
Membership is mandatory to play our games, but is free. Sessions are $5.00 for venue hire. |
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Min requirements for new players: |
There are no costuming minimums, but costuming is strongly encouraged. Membership involves agreeing to our code of conduct, but first time roleplayers are more than welcome to join. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
21-40 players per event |
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Special events: |
We have an Annual Camp Caligo which occurs in March or April (usually adjacent to the Labour Day Weekend) and is offered at a subsidised rate to our Members. It is a three day event with scheduled games of different genres and involves cabin sleeping and is fully catered. |
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Group: |
After the Fall, VIC |
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Contact: |
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LARP Style: |
Story-line LARP |
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Setting: |
Post apocalyptic America |
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Event frequency |
Once per year |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
18+ |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
Our 2017 costs were $150 for a player ticket and $40 for a crew ticket. |
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Min requirements for new players: |
Players must have genre appropriate clothing and props. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
101-120 players per event |
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Special events: |
We run workshops in the lead up to our annual event, there is no cost for these. |
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Group: |
Blackpowder and Bloodlines, VIC Melbourne, Victoria |
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Contact: |
Website: www.blackpowderandbloodlines.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orgs.blackpowderandbloodlines/ |
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LARP Style: |
Story-line LARP |
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Setting: |
Blackpowder & Bloodlines is a Live-Action Role-Playing experience set in a Renaissance fantasy world, centred around three major ideas: the beauty of struggle, the conflicts of colonialism, and richness of play possibilities. |
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Event frequency |
Once per year |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
Must be 18 years and over to attend |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
Fee per event varies, May 2017 event price was $150 for a player ticket, discounted price for non-player attendees / specific volunteer roles |
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Min requirements for new players: |
Players are expected to bring their own equipment and costuming, and a level of basic role-playing experience is assumed. Blackpowder and Bloodlines is an intense event, and players should familiarise themselves with the game setting and themes beforehand. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
61-80 players per event |
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Special events:
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Blackpowder and Bloodlines occasionally runs playtests or workshops, advertised through our website & Facebook groups. |
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Group: |
Gauntlet LARP, VIC South East Melbourne, Victoria |
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Contact: |
Website: http://www.gauntlet.net.au Email: gauntlet.larp@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/gauntlet.larp/ |
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LARP Style: |
Story-line and Combat LARP |
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Setting: |
A world where Medieval and High Fantasy collide, Gauntlet LARP allows for human, fey folk and beast race characters to engage in battle with sword and spell, in a pre 1600s setting with a generous helping of magic. |
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Event frequency |
Once per fortnight |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
Ages 16-60+ Players under 18 years will need a guardian present to play. |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
Pay per game. Equipment may be hired at additional cost. New player training is included with a player's first game. |
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Min requirements for new players: |
The only requirement is a basic mediaeval costume. Modern clothing should not be worn, or disguised or hidden well under costume pieces. This especially applies to brightly coloured footwear, jeans and logos. Armour is recommended, but in no way required to play. Weapons can be hired for a cost, or borrowed from any spares other players may choose to lend. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
15-20 players per event |
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Group: |
Swordcraft Bendigo, VIC |
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Contact: |
Website: https://swordcraft.com.au/ Email: Bendigo@swordcraft.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Swordcraft.Bendigo/ |
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LARP Style: |
Combat LARP |
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Setting: |
Pre-1600 fantasy LARP |
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Event frequency |
Once per week |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
Ages 16+ |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
$10 a week, includes weapon hire +$1 and training |
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Min requirements for new players: |
No logos, basic costume required after first month |
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Typical attendance per event: |
21 - 40 players per event |
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Special events: |
Voyage twice a year, and Quest twice a year. Camping events are advertised on our Facebook page and are role play focussed. |
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Group: |
Swordcraft Gippsland, VIC |
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Contact: |
Website: https://swordcraft.com.au/ Email: gippslandlarp@hotmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swordcraftgippsland/ |
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LARP Style: |
Combat LARP |
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Setting: |
The Hidden Valley is a small region within Swordcraft's Althea, a pre-1600s fantasy world. |
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Event frequency |
Once per fortnight |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
18+ to play, 16+ with guardian's permission. |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
First game is free and involves a basic training session, next two are half-priced. Regular game cost is $7 and includes free sword hire if required. |
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Min requirements for new players: |
We ask for a minimum of stage blacks (ie. no big logos and neutral colours/styles). We encourage higher levels of costuming once players have been around for a while. Armour and weapons are not necessary but will generally enhance a player's enjoyment once they become familiar with the game. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
35 - 45 players per event |
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Special events: |
We also attend the main Swordcraft group's Quest event, which is a week long camping event held every 6 months with hundreds of players in attendance. |
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Group: |
Swordcraft Melbourne (HQ), VIC Western Oval, Melbourne, Victoria |
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Contact: |
Website: www.swordcraft.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swordcraftlarp/ Instagram: @swordcraftlarp |
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LARP Style: |
Battlesport & Combat LARP |
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Setting: |
Swordcraft is Australia's largest Live Action Roleplay and Battle Game. Players fight with reinforced, realistic looking foam rubber weapons and padded arrows. Some of us wear armour, but you don't need any to play. Think of it as paintball/laser tag meets medieval/fantasy battle (with a hint of martial arts, historical re-enactment, LARP and cosplay). Have you ever wanted to fight in a medieval battle, live stories like Warhammer, Lord of the Rings, or Game of Thrones? Then Swordcraft is the place for you! For those interested we even have our own world with conflict, politics, and epic battles - Swordcraft Sagas. For full rules and information about Swordcraft, please visit Swordcraft.com.au . We are a not for profit group based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. We also have Chapters in Bendigo, Ballarat, Gippsland, Newcastle, Whyalla, and one coming soon to Sydney! https://swordcraft.com.au/swordcraft-chapters/ |
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Event frequency |
Once per week |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
16+ |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
Please visit website for current fee / membership information. |
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Min requirements for new players: |
Please visit website for new player information and suitable attire. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
300-500 players per event |
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Special events:
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Two week-long events are held (Swordcraft Quest), along with other events such as the Winter Ball. |
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Group: |
Scy’kadia, NSW |
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Contact: |
Website: www.scykadia.com.au Email: admin@scykadia.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scykadia Instagram: @scykadia |
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LARP Style: |
Story-line LARP (role play focus) |
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Setting: |
Scy'kadia is a high fantasy LARP group that has themes and influences from real world history, folklore, myths, popular fiction and legends. |
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Event frequency |
Once per fortnight |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
Restricted to 13+ for combat. Non-combatants under 13 permissible where accompanied by parent/guardian. |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
First game free. After first game, $35 per annum to cover insurance. |
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Min requirements for new players: |
All weapons must be LARP safe. If you don't have your own weapon yet, that's okay. We can loan you one at the games and point you in the right direction (straight to Of Science and Swords!) when you wish to purchase. We do appreciate an effort with costuming; please don't show up in jeans and a t-shirt. A long sleeved shirt and plain black pants with some boots make a good basic costume. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
61-80 players per event |
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Special events: |
We have a weekend camp out event which runs for a total of four days, which includes a day and a half of set up and pack down. |
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Group: |
Clans of Elgardt (Training Nights), NSW |
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Contact: |
Website: www.clansofelgardt.com |
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LARP Style: |
LARP weapon combat training event open to all LARP systems and weapon based martial styles. |
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Setting: |
This is a open structure training event where all LARP participants from any system or martial background are welcome to come down and stretch their legs by engaging in duels and battle games with peers, friends, novices and experienced veterans. |
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Event frequency |
Once per week |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
Restricted to 18+. Current player base age range is 20-50 years |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
$5 to attend $5 for weapon hire. |
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Min requirements for new players: |
no minimum costume, no experience necessary |
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Typical attendance per event: |
< 10 players per event |
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Group: |
Clans of Elgardt War Events & Role Play Events, NSW |
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Contact: |
Website: www.clansofelgardt.com.au |
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LARP Style: |
Battlesport game & Story-line LARP |
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Setting: |
Clans of Elgardt is a high fantasy feudal world dominated by city states, dukedoms and other powerful factions who exist under the rule of the 'Dragon Throne'; the one absolute authority over all of Elgardt and to whom which all that wish to wield power must pay allegiance.
The Elgardt battle games are fought representing conflicts between feudal lords raging across all of Elgardt.
The Elgardt role playing games choose a specific local, allowing characters from all over Elgardt to mix as individuals descovering the secrets of the land and the intreague of its politics in a quests for adventure, mischief or personal gain. |
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Event frequency |
Once per month for war game (battlesport) |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
Restricted to 16+. Current player base age range is 20-50 years |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
$5 to attend $5 to borrow loaner weapons |
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Min requirements for new players: |
Stage blacks ( black shirt or tshirt, black pants, black shoes ) no minimum experience. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
21-40 players per event |
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Group: |
Swordcraft Newcastle, NSW |
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Contact: |
Website: https://swordcraft.com.au/ Email: swordcraft.newcastle@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swordcraftnewcastle/ |
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LARP Style: |
Combat LARP |
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Setting: |
Pre-1600 and medieval fantasy |
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Event frequency |
Once per week |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
Must be over 16 to play |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
First game is free then $10 a night thereafter. |
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Min requirements for new players: |
Plain shirt and pants. No minimum experience required. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
11 - 20 players per event |
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Special events: |
We endeavour to have a few social events out side of the Friday battle night, i.e. camping, movie nights, social BBQs. |
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Group: |
Sydney LARP, NSW Location: To be announced |
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Contact: |
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sydney-LARP-810513285729653/ |
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LARP Style: |
Story-line LARP, Combat LARP & Battlesport LARP |
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Setting: |
Fantasy mid level |
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Event frequency |
Once per month |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
16+ (with adult supervision) otherwise 18+ |
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Group: |
Post Shock LARP, QLD |
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Contact: |
Website: www.postshock.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostShockLARP/ |
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LARP Style: |
Story-line LARP & Combat LARP |
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Setting: |
Post-Apocalyptic LARP. Based around 200 years after the bombs where dropped. Players play in factions and try and find tech to get an advantage and create there own towns. |
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Event frequency |
Once per quarter |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
14+ (to be confirmed) |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
$15 Starter Day Event cost, includes weapon hire & insurance $25 Day Event return cost + $5 weapon hire |
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Min requirements for new players: |
See website for player handbook |
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Typical attendance per event: |
41-60 players per event |
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Special events: |
We do day events every 2 months on a Saturday |
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Group: |
The Warsong: LARP Brisbane, QLD |
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Contact: |
Website: www.warsonglarp.com Email: warsonglarp@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewarsong/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warsonglarp/ |
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LARP Style: |
Story-line LARP and Combat LARP |
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Setting: |
Pre 1600s Medieval Fantasy |
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Event frequency |
Once per week |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
18+ |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
$10 per game + $5 for weapon hire |
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Min requirements for new players: |
Minimum standards are an attempt at simple medieval costuming, or plain, dark clothing with no logos. No jeans or modern patterns, shoes should be dark in colour. Experience is not necessary as the first 2 sessions for new players are dedicated to training. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
41-60 players per event |
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Special events: |
Every second month we hold a full day event on a weekend. |
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Group: |
Morayfield LARP Group, QLD |
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Contact: |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/256313261366882/ Facebook Group: Morayfield LARP group supported by Gametraders |
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LARP Style: |
Combat LARP |
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Setting: |
We run along the lines of the medieval era as well as adding in the fantasy element with different races and magic. |
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Event frequency |
Once per week |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
Age limit is 10+. Most of our player base is between 20-30 years old |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
Insurance for a year $20 (one payment per calendar year) Weekly normal event payment of $15 including training and weapon hire. Full weekend events (happens every two months) $35 for the whole weekend. |
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Min requirements for new players: |
For new players the only thing we ask is that they have a plain shirt (no pictures or symbols) and enclosed shoes. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
41-60 players per event |
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Special events: |
We do banquet dinners twice a year. Every other month is a weekend event stretching from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon. |
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Group: |
Heroes Odyssey, QLD |
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Contact: |
Website: www.heroesodyssey.com.au Email: heroesodyssey@hotmail.com |
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LARP Style: |
Story-line LARP & Combat LARP |
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Setting: |
Based in the land Vantacor, the king died and thus clans are warring to become the new king. Focus on land battles to gain the most territory. We are pre gun sort of around viking time. Fantasy medieval. Dragons are the creators of the land one Order the other Chaos. |
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Event frequency |
Once per week |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
14 years and over |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
$5 for first night, $10 after that for nightly events. $15 for day events and $20-$25 after that. One weapon is included in price. |
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Min requirements for new players: |
Minimum costuming is just wear plain black clothing without logos after a 2 months period expected to get a more traditional medieval/fantasy kit eg. shirt, pants, tabbard, then armour like i.e, chainmail, bracers and greaves etc. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
81-100 players per event |
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Special events: |
Weekend special events announced during the year, price varying between $50-$70 for special events |
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Group: |
Angorn: Land of Sin, Adelaide SA |
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Contact: |
Website: www.arc-adelaide.com.au |
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LARP Style: |
Parlour LARP |
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Setting: |
Dark fantasy setting, era is medieval through to Napoleonic |
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Event frequency |
Once per month |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
Restricted to 18+ |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
$6 per Session ($12 feast days) plus $25 Membership Fee |
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Min requirements for new players: |
New players are encouraged to costume in the colour and style of their faction. This doesn't have to be perfect and other players and the organisation can loan new players items or help them find them on a budget. No previous LARP experience is necessary though some knowledge of political games is helpful. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
21-40 players per event |
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Special events: |
ARC-wide social events such as karaoke, pub meet ups, op shop tours, face paint workshops. |
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Group: |
Multiverse Cycle, Adelaide SA |
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Contact: |
Website: www.arc-adelaide.com.au |
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LARP Style: |
Adventure Room, Story-line LARP and Parlour LARP |
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Setting: |
The Multiverse Cycle involves seven different settings each set on different worlds: mystical fantasy, steampunk, realistic science fiction, post-apocalyptic low-realism science fiction, Wild West, 1940s-1950s intrigue, and an arcanotechnological mix. Each session is a one-shot and some involve boffer / NERF weapons. |
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Event frequency |
Once per month |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
Sessions vary, and are restricted to either ages 15+ or ages 18+ |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
$6 Concession / $10 General. $25 Membership Optional. |
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Min requirements for new players: |
No experience required. A lot of effort is put into costuming and make up but people will assist where possible and it isn't essential. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
21-40 players per event |
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Special events: |
Movie nights, karaoke, pub meet ups, Zombie Walk. |
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Group: |
Southern Wilds LARP Colony, Adelaide SA |
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Contact: |
Website: www.thesouthernwilds.com |
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LARP Style: |
Story-line LARP |
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Setting: |
The southern wilds is a realm of its own, featuring fantasy races and settings based around a small colony on a new frontier studying a mana rift. Medium immersion, medieval fantasy game. |
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Event frequency |
Once per week. |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
Family friendly- current age range of 8-50 years old. Some age restrictions apply- 16+ for archery etc. |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
Annual ARC membership fee and session fee of $5 for standard afternoon events, with fees increasing for day and weekend events depending on catering and site fees. |
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Min requirements for new players: |
We ask new players to try a medieval-ish costume, sturdy shoes and a drink bottle with an option if their own larp safe weapon. Colony provides boffers for first 3 sessions otherwise. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
11-20 players per event |
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Special events: |
Annual weekend event and quarterly day events. |
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Group: |
Swordcraft Whyalla, SA |
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Contact: |
Website: https://swordcraft.com.au/ Email: swordcraft.whyalla@gmail.com |
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LARP Style: |
Combat LARP and Story-line LARP |
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Setting: |
Generic high fantasy, with both magic and pre-1600 technology. |
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Event frequency |
Once per week |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
Minimum age 15. Majority of current players aged 16-35. |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
First game free. Subsequent games usually $5. Some special events may cost more. Some loaner gear is available from group members at no cost. |
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Min requirements for new players: |
Clothing - Stage blacks recommended; some costuming is available to borrow. Weapons - 'HBO standard" foam/latex or similar weapons. There is a range of loaner gear available through the club. Armour - "HBO standard" appearance leather, mail or metal armour. Other materials will be assessed by the equipment desk and an equivalent class assigned.
All personal equipment must be checked by local equipment desk before it is used on field - this applies to both weapons and armour.
We also run training sessions open to players of all skill levels; for these sessions comfortable exercise clothing is recommended.
There is no minimum requirement for skill level to attend, as marshals will brief all new players on safe combat techniques and monitor play to ensure all participants are safe.
People of all fitness levels are encouraged to participate, however some self-awareness of your own capabilities, and being able to step out when fatigued, is necessary. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
11 - 20 players per event |
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Special events: |
Not yet, but the group does attend Swordcraft Quest (Victoria) twice a year. There are plans in the future for a local weekend event. |
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Group: |
Arceibo Circle, Perth WA |
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Contact: |
Website: www.arecibocircle.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/arecibocircle |
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LARP Style: |
Combat LARP & Parlour LARP |
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Setting: |
A multi-game setting, with entirely non-combat political games and full combat exploration night games.
Sci-fi setting based on seven worlds, each with a unique theme and a single vote in the Coronal Assemblage. A loose federation with a centralized military, with humans, cybernetic or otherwise, and artificial people known as Ersatz. |
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Event frequency |
Once per quarter |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
Parlour games restricted to 16+, majority of current players are mid-20s |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
Variable. Current combat games inc weapon hire ~ $85 |
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Min requirements for new players: |
Sci-fi costuming but no weapons are required, as we use a custom laser tag system. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
41-60 players per event |
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Group: |
Warhearts LARP, Perth, WA |
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Contact: |
Email: warheartsau@gmail.com |
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LARP Style: |
Combat LARP |
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Setting: |
Warhearts is a medieval fantasy game, set in a world called Bespredel. This is represented by a hex map, which the Empires try to control and battle over. Almost any type of medieval fantasy is allowed. |
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Event frequency |
Once per month |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
Minimum age is 14 |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
Game cost is $10.
All participants must be a member of LARP West, the insurance body for WA Larp, which has an annual membership cost of $20. This also covers players for Dead Zone, Shattered World and some upcoming games. Currently no hire equipment is available. |
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Min requirements for new players: |
Minimum standards are that, at a glance, the character appears to fit into the medieval world. A tabard/gambeson and pants which look passable. All weapons must be approved by the Marshalls, or be of accepted brands. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
41-60 players per event |
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Group: |
Kaos Horde, NT |
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Contact: |
Website: www.kaoshorde.com |
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LARP Style: |
Combination of Battlesport and Historical Medieval Combat |
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Setting: |
Medieval era, bronze age, Roman and Picts. Fantasy and sci-fi. Training safe usage and demonstrations of all hand weaponry |
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Event frequency |
Once per week |
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Age restrictions / Age range: |
16+ to play. Parents with children under 16 can bring them along to spar with, but children can only spar against their parents. |
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Attendance/Membership fees: |
$50 yearly membership, $5 training fee |
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Min requirements for new players: |
Sturdy gloves required. Preferably also a helmet, box and a boffer sword. Loaner gear available for beginners. |
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Typical attendance per event: |
11-20 players per event |
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Special events: |
Crafting days about 4 times a year. Forging days on popular request. School demonstrations. Feasting camps to be announced. |