The acronym LARP means Live Action Role Play. So then, what are LARPers? They are the participants doing the LARPing. The participants in the role play act out their characters’ actions in a decided setting, and may have rules set by a gamemaster who facilitates play. It’s really like playing make-believe. If you’ve seen the popular comedy Role Models, you’ve seen Live Action Role Play:
LARPing became popular in the 1970s, and has grown ever since. It can be held in public venues like a park, or indoors in a large hall. Genres may vary greatly from modern or historical to...