Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
larp
noun & verb
/lɑːrp/
Definition
LARP stands for Live Action Role Playing, a form of role-playing game in which participants physically act out their characters’ actions.
Examples
- Last weekend, we went to a LARP event in the park.
- Many fans of fantasy literature participate in LARP to immerse themselves in the stories.
- He loves to larp as a knight in shining armor.
Meaning
In LARPing, players create and portray characters in a fictional setting, often following a set of rules or a story framework.
Synonyms
- Role-playing
- Improv gaming
- Interactive storytelling
