Vampire LARP

Live-action version of Vampire: The Masquerade — costumed vampires in atmospheric venues, resolved by rock-paper-scissors.

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What is Vampire LARP?

Vampire LARP grew from White Wolf Publishing's Mind's Eye Theatre rules for live-action Vampire: The Masquerade, launched in 1993. Costumed players portray vampires (Kindred) in atmospheric venues — historic buildings, private clubs, hotel ballrooms — resolving powers, feeding and combat via 'challenges' (rock-paper-scissors with modifiers). Global network of chronicles including One World by Night and the Camarilla fan club.

Quick facts

Category

Tabletop Role-Playing

Type

Team sport

Players

8–200

Where played

both

Country of origin

🇺🇸 United States

Estimated origin

1993, White Wolf's 'Mind's Eye Theatre' — the LARP adaptation of Vampire: The Masquerade

Olympic

No

Popularity

regional

Sources & provenance

Last verified 2026-08-24.verified