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New Zealand offers proximity to Hobbiton and landscapes familiar from The Lord of the Rings films. Events like Mordavia, Crucible, and Teonn take advantage of the film location access. The LARP community is active with over 2,000 LARPers and the infrastructure rating is 7/10. Year-round outdoor events are common and there are Hobbiton combo packages merging film tourism with adventurous sports.
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France's Loire Valley hosts castle rental LARPs with a focus on history. The GN (Grandeur Nature) scene attracts a participant base exceeding 10,000 with developing infrastructure (7/10). Costs are moderate and events benefit from wine country settings. The primary language is French, with some English-run games. This combines LARP with gastronomy and wine tours.
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The UK hosts Fest-LARP format events such as Empire LRP with over 2,000 players across four yearly events, Curious Pastimes, and the Lorien Trust Gathering with over 3,000 participants. The infrastructure rates 8/10 with established sites offering high production values. Event costs are reasonable and venues sometimes permanent. LARP here combines with historical site visits and easy London access.
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The Czech Republic offers authentic medieval settings and large battle reenactments including the Battle of Five Armies. Key castle venues are Krivoklat, Tocnik, and Sternberk. It also features Kingdom Come, a video game crossover LARP. Infrastructure is solid with an 8/10 rating, and events emphasize historical accuracy. It's easily accessible from Prague and combines LARP with beer tourism and exploration of medieval towns.
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The USA presents a diverse LARP scene with styles spanning campaigns and combat across a large geography. Major events include Bicolline near the Quebec border, NERO, and Alliance. Dystopia Rising offers a post-apocalyptic experience. Knight Realms provides a 20+ year campaign. Infrastructure is rated 7/10 but sites are scattered. Regional styles vary and the combination includes national parks and cityscapes.
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Germany hosts some of the largest LARP events globally with professional-level productions. Notable events include Drachenfest with over 5,000 participants and ConQuest of Mythodea with more than 9,000 players, the largest worldwide. Epic Empires offers a permanent LARP structure for 1,200 participants. Infrastructure is rated at 9/10 with dedicated LARP sites and features like in-game economies and permanent camps, organized by the major event network DKWDDK. The region features medieval markets and Rhine castles enhancing the LARP experience.
View details →Known for its strong tradition in immersive Nordic LARP with a psychological and artistic focus, notable events include the Knutepunkt conference and Monitor Celestra. The style favors immersion over strict rules and serious themes. Infrastructure is rated 8/10, with varying event costs. Events are held in many English-language runs, combining natural settings and sauna experiences.
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Italy focuses on Renaissance-era and historically accurate LARP experiences including the Battle of Nations and various medieval festivals. Venues range from Tuscany castles to Roman sites featuring a blend of historical and fantasy styles. Infrastructure scores 7/10 with regional variation. Events emphasize costume craftsmanship, food and feast elements, combined with the rich art cities and wine regions of Italy.
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Romania's Transylvania is famed for its Dracula connection and vampire-themed LARPs such as Vampire: The Masquerade and Gothic LARPs. Key castle venues include Bran, Corvin, and Peles. The Halloween season brings special events with torchlit castle games at night, creating an authentic atmosphere. Infrastructure is growing (7/10) with moderate costs blending dark tourism and medieval city exploration.
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