Living Games Conference 2016
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A project to fund Living Games, a conference devoted to the academic and practical study of larp in all forms.
Backers: 137
Average Pledge Per Backer: $153
Funded: $20,932 of $12,000
Dates: Oct 26th -> Nov 25th (31 days)
Project By: Living Games Conference
Backers: 137
Average Pledge Per Backer: $153
Funded: $20,932 of $12,000
Dates: Oct 26th -> Nov 25th (31 days)
Project By: Living Games Conference
$20,932
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 25 @ 11:02 -0500 GMT
174%
of goal
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Latest News
Last 22 hours of the Living Games Kickstarter! 
November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello world!We're blown away by the response to Living Games! A huge thanks to all the backers. We wanted to remind you that you have 22 hours left to back the fundraiser and receive tickets, larps, and AP! Also, gentle reminder about our... (Read More)
Announcing preliminary games! Plus, 2 more days because Sarah can't count...
November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello world! Due to a clerical error on my part, we still have 47 hours left on the Kickstarter. Fortunately, that means that you still have 2 days to back and spread the word if you haven't already! Apologies for the confusion. In the meantime, we... (Read More)
Stephen Balzac adds consultations! Plus program deadlines and 48 hours left!
November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! Only 48 hours left on the Living Games Kickstarter! What a whirlwind ride the last month has been. Still wanting some of our amazing perks, like tickets to conference, our larp bundles, Dystopia Rising and Planetfall AP, and... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #3: Hour Theme Parties! Plus, consult with Emily Care Boss and see new larp tech
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! We're ecstatic to announce our next stretch goal: Hour-long Theme Parties! We're so moved by the response to the Kickstarter and want to provide as awesome an experience as possible. The hour-long theme parties are a tried and true... (Read More)
J. Tuomas Harviainen to Keynote for Role-playing and Simulation Conference!
November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We are proud to announce our distinguished keynoter for the Role-playing and Simulation in Education Conference: J. Tuomas Harviainen! Living Games is partnering with Texas State University to hold a special Role-playing and Simulation in Education... (Read More)
Interview about Living Games on the LarpCast! 6 days left on the Kickstarter...
November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! This week, one of our organizers, Sarah Lynne Bowman, was interviewed by the LarpCast, a podcast devoted to larp by Mickey Golosovker and Bill Tobin. Listen to the podcast here, which features a bunch of great information about the... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #2: Sanctuary Space! Also, one week left for rewards...
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We're exhilarated by the response to Living Games so far! A huge thank you to our backers. Our next stretch goal for the Kickstarter is Sanctuary Space. Photo by Juan Antonio F. Segal on Flickr, CC-by-20 Everyone needs time to decompress sometimes.... (Read More)
Fifth Round of Keynoters Announced! Plus, 8 days left for AP and larps
November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Only 8 days to go on the Kickstarter to receive AP and larps! The Living Games Conference is proud to announce our fifth round of keynote speakers for the event: Cecilia Dolk, J Li, and Avonelle Wing! Without further ado, our fifth round of... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #1 Unlocked! The Astonishingly Epic Costume Soiree
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We're ecstatic that our first fundraising goal for Living Games was met! A massive thank you to each of our backers who helped us successfully fund our Kickstarter. You mean the world to us and we are excited to have many of you join us at the... (Read More)
Living Games, Shared Meals, and You!
November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Journalist Lizzie Stark, our Programming Coordinator for Living Games and author of the narrative non-fiction book on larp Leaving Mundania, explains the rationale behind shared meals at the conference: It’s a bit unusual here in the US for a... (Read More)
New Keynoters announced, plus Dystopia Rising books and Advancement Points!
November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello world!We're excited to announce our fourth round of keynote speakers, who hail from larp backgrounds as diverse as zombie apocalypse boffer to threatre style! The conference will feature several short keynote speeches from presenters, which we... (Read More)
New rewards, Kickstarter-only ticket prices, and programming announcement!
November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Hello world, We're excited to make some big announcements for the Living Games Conference and the Kickstarter! 1) First, we are offering... (Read More)
Fabulous first few days!
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had a wonderful first few days for the Kickstarter and are 1/4 of our way to our goal! Thanks to everyone who donated. Feel free to send us questions about the Kickstarter or the conference as the fundraiser continues. Also, please share the... (Read More)
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