Have you ever been reading a book or watching a movie, and wondered how it would feel to be one of the characters? How would the story turn out differently because of what you decide to do?
That's what larp is. You step into the role of a character, surrounded by people playing all the other characters. There's no telling how things will turn out, because it depends on everyone's actions. You're right there in the story, experiencing all the intrigue and adventure in person.
If you live in New Zealand, there are events like this happening just around the corner, run by a creative and friendly community that is always happy to see new players.
Sounds like fun? This website provides everything you need to get started.