Salon du Larp House: Actors
Larp House Presents: Good Society
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Join us on Saturday May 3rd, 2025
“There is no place where finding one’s position in society is quite so difficult as one’s home. When we were young our futures seemed so clear and crisp, like a fresh autumn morning. But now it turns out that in family, duty, and the heart, little proceeds as expected.”
The year is 1810. The place, the country town of Habershire, but three days ride from London. The sun blossoms as the last of spring ends, and those who seasoned in London return. As old friends and rivals gather again in the same place, a new tension pervades our town. The balance of this town is changing, and duty, position, and family will change with it. Now is the time to act upon your dreams, obligations and desires before you find the town has shifted without you.
What
Good Society is a Regency larp by the creators of the award-winning Good Society RPG. This game inspired by Jane Austen’s literary works is set in a country town full of family tension, unspoken romantic longing, and possible impropriety. It features characters of all ages, and revolves around familial pressure, scandal, and class.
You might enjoy this game if you are a fan of Jane Austen, literary romance, or period dramas. The setting is within a historical and literature tradition, but no prior knowledge of Austen’s works is necessary to play. Continue reading “Larp House Presents: Good Society”
Larp House Presents: Club Felis
CLUB FELIS:
Everybody Wants to be a Cat
~~~ THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED ~~~
Salon du Larp House: The Pitbull
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Join us on April 28, 2024
On the 13th and highest floor of the tallest building in the city a crew of dastardly individuals bask in their own glory. They drink, they laugh, they banter. Each one knows that they are the greatest to ever live. The people of this town are but mere pawns in their dastardly schemes, and as they’d be happy to tell you in monologue fashion, it would be impossible for something to ever change that. Bwahahahaha!
However, today is not a normal day for our group of despicable villains, for The Pitbull has come to town and they seem distressingly capable of the impossible…
What
The Pitbull is a larp about being a ridiculous Supervillain. Throughout the game, you will create an over-the-top character, gloat about how great you are, and come up with a cunning plan that cannot fail, only to watch it fail. Come play for the campy hijinks, stay for the schadenfreude!
Beginners Welcome! We wrote this game with new larpers in mind. If you can come up with a really dumb plan, let loose a cackle, or say “impossible” in three different intonations, you can play this larp!
Designed by Tom Fendt and Ben Francis
Organized by Ben Francis and Tom Fendt
Admin Support by Jon Cole, Olivia Montoya, Katherine Shane
This event is a playtest. The Pitbull isn’t totally finished, though it will be a complete play experience. We have playtested it before, but there might be some parts that still need more polish. If this game sounds interesting to you even though it is not in its final form, we will be very glad to have you join us!
When
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Larp House Presents: Blood Feud MegaGame
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Join us on March 23, 2024
The vampire sects of New York City are in upheaval. The very secret that allows them to hunt unseen amongst humans is threatened. For years the elder vampires have struggled to contain the rebellious young vampires’ uprising bubbling beneath the surface. Then, a few government agencies discovered the existence of vampires, beginning a Second Inquisition. As government agents swarm the streets seeking to root out the bloodsuckers, unlifetimes of animosity bubble over in the chaos. This is that night. Who will rise to power? Who will fall? Every soul has an ambition, and tonight is your chance to triumph in this blood feud.
What
Vampire: The Masquerade – Blood Feud is a MegaGame about vampires, and their eternal struggle to control New York City. Join one of many vampiric or criminal factions in a game for up to 32 players. Within this extra-large board game, there is lots of room to roleplay as the characters steering your faction towards victory or defeat. Gameplay is enhanced by strategic and diplomatic thinking, but is not required to have fun.
Tone: A supernatural political power game
You might enjoy this game if you are a fan of media about disturbing ancient parasites such as Succession, House of Cards, or Interview with the Vampire. The setting is within the World of Darkness franchise of games, but no prior knowledge of the system or franchise is necessary to play. Continue reading “Larp House Presents: Blood Feud MegaGame”
Larp House Presents: Hell is Other Vampires
UPDATE
Current sign-ups for this event are full, however you can still sign up for the WAITLIST at the registration link below.
Should a player drop out of the event, there may be a chance you will be contacted to fill their slot.
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Join us on January 13, 2024
It’s 1993, when grunge music is all the rage, hacker kids are dialing up to this new thing called “the Internet,” and discontentment ripples through the secret world of the vampires.
In Chicago, Prince Lodin has dominated the vampires here for decades and kept various factions at bay. However, his days of dominance and absolute monopoly are numbered. Unrest is breeding among the undead of the city, and whispers of a plot to depose him are growing louder.
As a downpour pummels the streets outside the crumbling ruins of the City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana, a small cabal of vampires gather inside to wait out the storm and conspire to overthrow the Prince. Will these vampires set aside their long held-grudges and bloody interpersonal histories, or will they end up at each other’s throats?
What
Hell Is Other Vampires is a larp about, well, vampires, but also an interpersonal drama about whether the group can put aside their personal problems to achieve their common goal, or if they succumb to petty squabbles instead.
Tone: A supernatural goth early ’90s gritty drama
You might enjoy this game if you are a fan of vampire media such as The Daybreakers or Interview with the Vampire, with a touch of No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre and Reservoir Dogs, or if you wonder how semi-immortal beings can get along when they can’t live with what they’ve done to one another. The setting is within the World of Darkness franchise of games, but no prior knowledge of the system or franchise is necessary to play.
Run Time: 3 to 4 hours, including approximately 1.5 to 2 hours of active play time
Players: 3 to 9 players
Facilitators: two
Written by Evan Torner
Organized by Ari Fenenga and Jon Cole
Admin support from Katherine Shane and Jon Cole
When
January 13, 2024, from 1–5 PM
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Larp House Presents: Strictly Between Us
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Join us on November 4th, 2023
Strictly Between Us is for roleplayers who want to move and dancers who want to tell stories. It blends the expression of partner dance with the emotional storytelling of larp. Strictly explores the dynamics of a relationship either coming together or falling apart, by playing with the physical and emotional connection between two people.
The game eases players into character with dance exercises exploring emotion through movement. Over three sets of scenes, players will work through their feelings about their dance partner, before getting to show off in the community jam where they will put their sentiments in motion for an audience.
So put on your dance shoes, learn about the blues community, listen to some incredible music, and dance your heart out!
What
A live action game that is also a beginner blues dance workshop.
Duration: 4 hours. 2 hours workshop and dance instruction, then 2 hours play
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Larp House Presents: Hell Is Other Vampires
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Join us on September 2, 2023
It’s 1993, when grunge music is all the rage, hacker kids are dialing up to this new thing called “the Internet,” and discontentment ripples through the secret world of the vampires.
In Chicago, Prince Lodin has dominated the vampires here for decades and kept various factions at bay. However, his days of dominance and absolute monopoly are numbered, and there are whispers of a revolutionary plot against his iron-fisted reign.
As a downpour pummels the streets outside the crumbling ruins of the City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana, a small cabal of vampires gather inside to wait out the storm and plot to overthrow the Prince. That is, if they don’t all kill each other instead…
What
Hell Is Other Vampires is a larp about, well, vampires, but also an interpersonal drama about whether the group can put aside their personal problems to achieve their common goal, or if they succumb to petty squabbles instead.
Tone: A supernatural goth early ’90s gritty drama
You might enjoy this game if you are a fan of vampire media such as The Daybreakers or Interview with the Vampire, with a touch of No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre and Reservoir Dogs. The setting is within the World of Darkness franchise of games, but no prior knowledge of the system or franchise is necessary to play.
Run Time: 3 to 4 hours, including approximately 1.5 to 2 hours of active play time
Players: 3 to 9 players
Facilitators: one
Written by Evan Torner
Organized by Tom S. Tea
Admin support from Katherine Shane and Jon Cole
When
September 2, 2023, from 2–7 PM
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Salon du Larp House: Velveteen Hearts
Join us on June 17, 2023!
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Updated: The title of this work-in-progress larp has changed from “Batting Hearts” to “Velveteen Hearts”
As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen.
A day spent with you is my favorite day. So today is my new favorite day.
If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.
―Winnie the Pooh
What
Children at preschool enter the land of make believe with their stuffed animal companions. This is a physical play experience, where players literally enact childsplay and wind through the rambling-dream logic of stories children tell. How does the child’s inner life come through make-believe play with their stuffie? When hardship comes and fears threaten to overwhelm, who supports who and how? Leave this game feeling a little more grown-up and a little more connected to childlike parts of yourself.
Written and Organized by Jon Cole
Admin Support by Olivia Montoya, Katherine Shane
This event is a playtest. Velveteen Hearts isn’t totally finished, though it will be a complete play experience. There might be some missing pieces or rough patches in play. If this game sounds interesting to you even though it is not in its final form, we will be very glad to have you join us!
When
Saturday June 17th, 2023, from 1 to 4pm
Larp House Presents: Club Felis
CLUB FELIS:
Everybody Wants to be a Cat
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Cats of the Twin Cities, come gather and play at our very own nightclub: Club Felis. Here the stray cats and posh house cats mingle. They flirt, play, drink milk, and enjoy their cat mint. In particular they participate in or enjoy watching the Cat of the Year competition, which is held “every week.” For one evening only, Caydence Records & Coffee in Saint Paul, MN will host the hottest night club in the Twin Cities for all things cool cats and hot jazz: Club Felis!
“Welcome all you cats and friends to Club Felis! Not everyone is welcome here, but you are! Are there any dogs among the audience maybe? Not so? Are there any mice among the audience? Not that either? But can everyone who belongs to the family of cats raise their paws and give me a resounding MEOW! Tonight we will announce who is the deserving winner of the Cat of the Year award! Those of you who want to brave the competition should talk with Agent Orange. Apart from that, enjoy the milk and other extravaganza. You have been here before, so you know what the deal is. Please welcome Scat Cats! (music!)”
– George – master of ceremonies at Club Felis
All Swinging Cats, show off your talents, sing/yowl your heart out, or jump into the Scat Cats improv jazz jam, playing awesome pick up standards. Scheme with your friends, disdain your enemies, and use impeccable cat logic to prove YOU deserve to help decide who wins Cat of the Year this week. Because everybody wants to be a swinging cat!
The 4 W’s
Who
Presented by Larp House Role Play Collective and the Make a Scene Scenario Festival
Organized by Micah Amundsen (they/them), Jamie Bordewick (they/them), and Katherine Shane (she/her).
And hopefully attended by you!
What
Club Felis is a Nordic style larp by Martin Brodén, Ada Fredelius and Anna-Karin Linder about cats living in the city and meeting in their very own nightclub: Club Felis.
Players: 20-40 players
Run Time: 3 hours, including about an hour of prep time to don your cat ears, practice your cat moves, and get your Cat of the Year talents or karaoke hits to our very own Club Felis music & talent team!
Where
Caydence Records & Coffee, 900 Payne Avenue • St Paul MN
Metro Transit route 64 with 14, 30, and 32 stops nearby. Street parking available.
When
Friday May 12, 2023, from 6-10 PM