Utah LARP

02/23/2024

Our 2024 season is quickly approaching, and with that comes a bittersweet announcement:

Utah LARP events will be run as invite only.

We want to thank everyone for their tremendous support over these years. We’ve loved being many people’s first experience with larp, but after discussions with the player base, we chose to make this change.

If we return to public games at a future date, it will be announced here.

01/21/2022

*** Announcing Fates of the New Realm ***

Though a single hooded person echoes the voice of thousands all whispering in unison. "Don't be afraid, we mean you no harm."

You float in a dark room, immobile, as a sleep-like haze calms your mind.

"We've been watching you. We see the questions you ask that go ignored by others: Who ruled before? Why has our population never grown? Why is the world shaped this way?"

The entity waits as you realize no one has answered any of these questions.

"There are others who see like you,” it says. “I will leave you with a gift this night. A sort of compass. If you want to uncover the answers to your questions, follow it. If not, then you will forget us and fade into the same indifference of your fellows.

“You and the others are needed. Adversity and adventure are awaiting one like you--one with the will to step into the unknown and come through the other side victorious."

The dream ends. You awaken in your bed. A strange sensation goads you out the door.
But will you take those first steps?

*** Message from head of plot: ***

Everyone, I'm excited to announce that I have been working with Utah LARP to bring Fates of the New Realm to life!

The campaign features a new high-fantasy setting with a selection of playable standard fantasy races, each with their own unique takes. Four Kingdoms have known relative peace until a force from the giant central mountain ranges invades and threatens to destroy the delicate balance of these people… maybe for the better or for the worse. You decide!

Please let us know in the comments or contact me ( Spendlove) directly if you'd like to explore this world full of secrets, adventures and magic, or help me build it.

We are currently looking for at least one more full plot member and a handful of dedicated NPCs.

Thank you all!

01/20/2022

Planning for the 2022 season is underway and Rexerit dates are available under events.

More exciting announcements coming soon!

05/07/2021

After a year of online events due to the pandemic, we’re excited to finally return!

Between the vaccine and prevention measures, numbers are finally trending down enough that we will be resuming in person events. The following guidelines will be in place on any of our events:
- Proof of vaccination is required to attend.
- Food and drink is not to be shared with anyone outside of your household.
- Masks will be required on event.
- If eating or drinking, you will be expected to maintain 6 feet of distance.
- If you are feeling unwell, do not show up to an event. You will be asked to leave.

And finally, the long awaited... 2021 Rexerit game dates:
- May 15 - Online Open House
- May 29 - Tavern Event
- June 26- Day Event
- July 24 - Day Event
- August 28 - Day Event
- September 25 - Day Event
- October 23 - Day Event

03/13/2020

Given the COVID-19 outbreak and the constantly changing situation surrounding it, Utah LARP is setting forth guidelines to help players know what to expect from the game over the next few months.

As of today, gatherings over 100 people are limited by the Governor’s request, and the state is recommending that those who are immunocompromised avoid gatherings over 20 people. Our games typically reach over 20 attendees. If you are immunocompromised we currently advise not attending games.

If you are sick, coughing, have a fever, or have other symptoms, do not come to an event. If you show up to an event while sick, you will be asked to leave.

If you have attended an event and within two weeks test positive for COVID-19, we ask that you inform staff so that we may then inform others who were also on the event.

On event hygiene is going to be more important than ever. Please follow the following recommendations:
- Do not share drinks
- Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer
- Wash, clean, and disinfect your gear before and after games

THAT BEING SAID…

We understand the fear of missing out (FOMO) is real and can drive us to attend games when we shouldn’t. To help alleviate this fear, we are going to be running a separate plot line for those who are unable or unwilling to attend games due to health reasons. More information will be coming soon on how to sign up for this alternate plot line.

If the situation changes to where events must be canceled (either due to staff sickness or government recommendations) we will attempt to notify players as soon as possible. If an event has to be canceled due to regulations, the in-person plot line will be run online, along with the alternate plot line, until in person gatherings are allowed to resume.

To help minimize the risk of a weekender being canceled we will be moving the first scheduled weekender to the weekend of July 17-19 in hopes that the threat has minimized by summer. The May event will become a day event to be held on May 16th.

If you prepay for a game that is cancelled your payment will be refunded in full.

Information about the online game will be available soon. We are currently evaluating different options.

If you have questions, please ask!

03/06/2020

Rexerit events of 2020:

March 28 - Day event
April 25 - Day event
May 22-24 - Weekend event
June 20 - Day event
July 18 - Day event
August 22 - Day event
September 11-13 - Weekend event
October 24 - Day event

01/30/2020

Wednesday Announcement:
Two potentially upsetting things and one good thing. This post is all about transparency between the game runners and the members. Warning: It is LONG and there are comments to expand upon some things.

As many of you know, Utah LARP changed ownership last year. The new owner is excited to continue the traditions of the old owners, but has different limitations than the previous ones. Running this business cost the owner nearly $500 last year, outside of time and energy costs. So, especially with the costs of campsites going up, the cost of attendance for Rexerit, Utah LARP's long running game is going to have to increase. The cost of running a LARP can be exponential, and I will comment below some more on this, but you can expect the price of a weekend game to go up by about $20.

Upsetting thing number two. Running this game is a joy, but it can be emotionally and physically taxing on staff, to the point of dreading the upcoming games instead of being excited about them. As a result, Utah LARP has decided to decrease the overall amount of games this year. We simply cannot, with the small amount of staff we currently have, run every month. As of right now, we expect to run anywhere between 2-4 games of Rexerit in 2020 and 1-2 games of Venom and Vengeance. Dates coming soon. The main difference is that these games will be full weekenders, with events planned well into Sunday afternoon. So, you will be getting a little more bang with each game.

Good thing! NPCing a full game is now totally free. NPCs don't have to pay membership costs at all, simply sign our waiver and show up. We hope this allows some people who were scared to attend to come, and allows you to bring your more hesitant friends along without actually having to drag them.

If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message here. We know that change is hard, and thank you all for sticking with us during this time.

01/28/2020

Hi everyone!

I hope you wintered well and are excited to get back into LARPing! There will be incoming information all this week about the upcoming season of games!

Some changes are coming, as well as many announcements and (what we know you really care about) dates of events!

Stay tuned all this week.

10/09/2019

Thank you to all of our players for a wonderful 2019 season!

But the fun isn’t over yet. Stay tuned!

06/17/2019

We here at Utah LARP are proud to announce a brand new LARP to be held under the Utah LARP umbrella, Venom & Vengeance! Set in a high fantasy, wild west world, Venom & Vengeance will debut in the late spring of next year. Check out the first bits of information on our website!

http://utahlarp.com/campaigns/venom

COMING MARCH 2020 Check back soon for more information! Must be 18 or older for this campaign. Venom and Vengeance is a high fantasy, 18+ LARP set in a

06/14/2019

Did you attend our last event? Don't forget to fill out your player recap!

http://utahlarp.com/campaigns/rexerit/submit-a-recap

Utah LARP was formed in 2016 in order to host live action role playing games around the Salt Lake valley area in Utah. We pride ourselves on our simplistic European inspired rules, high production quality, and story-focused games.

05/30/2019

Excited for our first weekender of the season?? It's only one week away! Remember, if you pay in advance, it is $35 to PC, $40 if you pay on site. We will be unable to accept cards on site due to cell service being unreliable, so please bring cash!

Comment below what you are looking forward to!

10/23/2018

It’s time to announce our 2019 Rexerit Event Dates!

Feb 23: Roleplay evening
Mar 23: Roleplay evening
May 4: Day event
Jun 7-9: Weekend event
Jul 12-14: Weekend event
Aug 3: Day event
Sep 6-8: Weekend event
Oct 4-6: Weekend event

Now through Jan 31 we will be offering a Rexerit season pass for $160. This rate includes the annual membership and attendance to all eight events.

More announcements coming soon!

Includes all of Rexerit's 2019 events including weekenders, roleplay nights, and day park events. Also includes annual Utah LARP membership.

10/19/2018

Last month we hosted our first introduction to LARP event. Attendees learned about the different types of LARP, combat systems, and storytelling styles. After a primer on combat and safety, they set out on their very first adventure!

10/15/2018

Thank you everyone for an amazing 2018 season! Stay tuned for a number of exciting announcements for 2019!

10/09/2018

In light of recent events that greatly affect our local population in Salt Lake City, we'd like to formally remind all members and potential members of Utah LARP that *Utah LARP is LGBTQ friendly*.

You are welcome at all our games and all our events. You can expect that every member will treat you as an equal. If, heavens forbid, one of our players or game runners makes you uncomfortable for who you are (or for any reason), please alert a staff member.

We want everyone, regardless of faith, race, identity, or orientation, to come play with us and feel safe and respected.