LARP Events in India (2025)
India's live-action role-playing (LARP) scene is still in its early stages but is growing rapidly, especially in urban centers like Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi. Enthusiasts are introducing immersive roleplaying formats ranging from fantasy mythologies to modern murder mysteries. Many Indian LARPs draw on local culture – incorporating Hindu mythological epics and the drama of Bollywood cinema – while some use LARP to explore social themes. Early efforts to spark interest date back over a decade (for example, one company in 2013 predicted LARP would be "a huge success in India" and began offering realistic foam weapons to support the hobby). Today, India's LARP offerings remain mostly narrative-driven in-person events (as opposed to online games or historical battle reenactments), and they often blend interactive storytelling with other entertainment like dining or gaming. Below is a comprehensive list of active LARP events in India, including English-language and local-language experiences. (Note: "International-friendly" indicates events designed to welcome participants from abroad with English or bilingual content.)
The Alibi Table
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Location
Chennai (launch edition; planned in Mumbai, Bengaluru)
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Primary Language
English
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Genre/Theme
Immersive murder mystery dinner (interactive supper club)
Description
A first-of-its-kind murder mystery dining experience where guests become characters in a crime story while enjoying a multi-course meal. Each event is limited to ~30 attendees who receive secret roles; clues and plot twists unfold in real time between courses, creating a blend of fine dining, theater, and networking. The debut edition (in collaboration with Park Hyatt Chennai on Aug 1, 2025) is inspired by a Netflix whodunit and even weaves clues into the food and cocktails. Future editions are planned in Mumbai and Bengaluru, and the format is international-friendly (stories are in English, attracting business professionals and creatives).
Website/Contact: Instagram @thealibitable (official page).
Crimailed Mystery Game Nights
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Location
Mumbai
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Primary Language
English (with Bollywood/Hinglish flavor)
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Genre/Theme
Modern detective mystery (interactive game night)
Description
Crimailed is a local organizer that hosts narrative-driven murder mystery games in cafe and bar venues. For example, one popular event "Who Killed Gagan?" invited players to step into a suspenseful investigation at a Mumbai cafe (Nautilus at Candies, Bandra). Participants are assigned characters or detective roles and work in teams to gather clues and solve the fictional crime within a few hours. These events often incorporate Indian pop-culture themes (e.g. Bollywood celebrities or plots) to engage the crowd, and are usually conducted in English with a mix of Hindi for flavor. The format is casual and social – ideal for newcomers, and international-friendly since instructions are in English. Each game night is open to the public with prior signup, and Crimailed emphasizes the fun and even cognitive benefits of immersive mystery-solving.
Website/Contact: Instagram @crimailed (updates on upcoming games).
Interactive Murder Mystery Dinners (Multiple Cities)
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Location
Delhi, Chennai, etc.
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Primary Language
English or bilingual (varies by event)
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Genre/Theme
Murder mystery role-play (dinner party format)
Description
Beyond organized clubs, several immersive dinner party experiences have sprung up in India's metro cities, drawing inspiration from Western "murder mystery evenings." These are often one-off or seasonal events hosted at restaurants or hotels where attendees come in character and collectively enact a whodunit plot. For example, a Chennai event in 2025 blended gourmet dining with a theatrical mystery called "Murder Mubarak" (based on a thriller novel) as a pilot supper club session. Similarly, private event companies in Delhi have begun hosting interactive dinner theatres where guests play suspects and detectives. The primary language at such events is usually English, though hosts may incorporate Hindi or regional languages if the narrative is locally themed. These dinners are typically international-friendly, as the venues cater to a cosmopolitan crowd, and they serve as a novel networking and entertainment option.
Website/Contact: (Varies by event; often advertised via BookMyShow or venue social media).
Immersive Role-Play Workshops & LARPs
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Location
Bangalore & Online Communities
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Primary Language
English (occasionally local languages)
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Genre/Theme
Variety (fantasy, sci-fi, educational LARPs)
Description
A small but growing community of hobbyists is organizing LARP-style gatherings and workshops in Bangalore and other tech-savvy cities. These tend to be informal meetups announced on forums or Reddit. Genres vary – from fantasy combat practice in parks (using foam swords and costumes, influenced by popular media) to experimental "Nordic LARP" one-shots focusing on storytelling and emotional immersion. Some Bangalore game conventions and anime/comic conventions have also dabbled in LARP sessions or cosplay RPGs. While still niche, such events draw on India's rich imagination (one LARP scenario even reimagined scenes from the Mahabharata epic in a modern context). Most activities are conducted in English, but participants often pepper in Hindi or regional languages in-character for fun. These grassroots LARPs are typically friendly to international participants (expats or visitors with RPG interest) given English as a common medium, though they remain small-scale.
Website/Contact: Meetup groups and forums (e.g. r/LARP and local Discord servers) are the best way to find these events.