LARP Events in Malaysia
Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) has grown from a niche pastime into a thriving hobby in Malaysia. What began with small convention games has evolved into a vibrant scene featuring fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and other genres. Centered mostly around Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian LARP communities (like the MyLARP group founded ~2014) now host campaign-style events, combat tournaments, and parlour LARPs, drawing players in their 20s and 30s. This growing LARP scene emphasizes accessibility – newcomers are welcome, with some events offering beginner-friendly training – and inclusivity. Most LARP events in Malaysia use English as the primary language (to accommodate the country's diverse, often multilingual player base), but many participants are bilingual, and the community is welcoming to Malay speakers as well. Notably, several events are international-friendly, regularly seeing participants from neighboring countries.
Below is a list of all currently active narrative-driven, in-person LARP events in Malaysia. Each listing includes the event's name, location, primary language, genre/theme, a brief description, and an official website or contact for more information. (Online-only games, play-by-post events, and purely historical reenactments are excluded.)
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Maelstrom – Kuala Lumpur/Selangor (English, Fantasy Adventure)
Genre/Theme
High-fantasy campaign LARP (ongoing immersive story) with medieval adventure themes (swords, magic, monsters).
City/Region
Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area (events often at venues in Selangor, e.g. MAEPS Serdang).
Description
Maelstrom is Malaysia's flagship LARP event – a large annual fantasy campaign that has been running since 2015. Players create original characters and role-play continuous storylines that carry over each year. Events typically span 2–3 days and emphasize staying in-character and collaborative storytelling in a richly developed world. Expect dramatic quests, foam-weapon combat, and interactive plot arcs where player decisions shape the narrative. Maelstrom is the country's largest LARP gathering and is very international-friendly, with participants from across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia joining the adventure.
Official Website/Contact
Organized by MyLARP (Malaysian Live Action Role Play Community) – see the MyLARP Facebook Group or Discord for event updates (Facebook: MyLARP – Malaysian LARP Community Group).
Crucible Conflicts – Kuala Lumpur/Petaling Jaya (English, Fantasy Combat)
Genre/Theme
Combat-oriented fantasy LARP (team battle scenarios in a medieval fantasy setting).
City/Region
Kuala Lumpur & Petaling Jaya areas (venues vary – e.g. indoor arenas or school fields around Klang Valley).
Description
Crucible Conflicts is a recurring combat LARP event focusing on foam-weapon battles and competitive objectives. Players are divided into teams and engage in safe, high-energy melees to "decide the fates of kingdoms" in scenarios like castle sieges and arena clashes. Victory might require eliminating the opposing team or capturing objectives (a bit like a live DOTA-style battle). Story elements provide context (e.g. "Siege of Blackrock Keep" or "Kingdom Clash" themes), but the emphasis is on action and fun combat gameplay. Crucible Conflicts events are newbie-friendly – organizers often run training sessions for beginners – and gear (foam swords, shields, etc.) is provided. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, and even spectators can enjoy the show. The series is also international-friendly (they've hosted players from a sister LARP group in Singapore).
Official Website/Contact
Run by the MyLARP community – announcements and sign-ups are posted on MyLARP's Facebook Group and Instagram (@my.larp).
Minutes to Midnight – Petaling Jaya, Selangor (English, Sci-Fi/Cosmic Horror)
Genre/Theme
Parlour-style immersive drama with a science fiction / cosmic horror twist (think secret societies, impending apocalypse).
City/Region
Petaling Jaya, Selangor (often held at indoor community spaces or cafés in the KL/PJ area).
Description
Minutes to Midnight is an episodic parlour LARP series that blends sci-fi horror and espionage. Players assume roles in an unfolding modern-day supernatural thriller – typically split into two factions either trying to prevent or cause the end of the world (hence the "minutes to midnight" theme). Each episode (often an evening one-shot event) involves intense role-play, intrigue, and problem-solving rather than combat. Stories explore personal connections and creeping cosmic dread, set against a backdrop of secret agencies, cults, or otherworldly forces. For example, one chapter ("Meet the Hendersons") delved into a family with dark secrets. Minutes to Midnight is played in English, but its narrative style is easy to follow and welcoming to newcomers. It's a great entry point for those who enjoy mystery and immersive drama.
Official Website/Contact
Organized through MyLARP – event pages and lore snippets are shared on the MyLARP Facebook Group (hosted by community storytellers like Cheryl Bates).
Vampire: The Masquerade (Kuala Lumpur) – English, Modern Gothic Horror
Genre/Theme
World of Darkness gothic horror LARP (personal horror and intrigue in a modern city setting).
City/Region
Kuala Lumpur (games usually hosted at local venues or game shops, e.g. around Damansara).
Description
Malaysia's LARP scene also features a Vampire: The Masquerade chronicle – a modern horror parlour LARP inspired by the classic tabletop RPG. In these events, players portray vampires (and other supernatural beings) navigating secret politics and night-time intrigues in KL's "Camarilla" society. This chronicle, sometimes nicknamed "[City] by Night", continues a legacy of Vampire-based LARP in Malaysia dating back to small con games in the 2000s. Sessions are story-driven and dialogue-heavy, emphasizing alliances, betrayals, and the personal drama of undead life (with rules from Vampire: The Masquerade Live-Action systems). The primary language is English (with local Malay cultural elements occasionally woven into character lore). Events are usually one-night affairs (3–4 hours) with limited slots (often ~10–20 players), creating an intimate storytelling experience. Non-Malaysian players with World of Darkness interest are welcome, though these games cater mostly to the local RPG community.
Official Website/Contact
Hosted by independent storytellers in collaboration with MyLARP community members. For details or to join, prospective players can connect via the MyLARP Discord server or inquire in the MyLARP Facebook Group (organizers frequently post Vampire LARP announcements there).
Conclusion and Getting Involved
The LARP events in Malaysia listed above showcase the diversity of live-action roleplay in the country – from epic fantasy LARP adventures to intense horror mysteries. Whether you're based in Kuala Lumpur or visiting from abroad, the Malaysian LARP community is growing and eager to welcome new participants. Many events are newcomer-friendly and provide costumes or foam weapons for use, so it's easy to jump in. To get started, follow the links or contacts provided for each event, or join the MyLARP community on social media to ask questions. With its mix of genres and passionate organizers, Malaysia's LARP scene offers exciting opportunities to create your own adventures and bring fantasy to life. Come play a character and be part of the story!