Your First Adventure: A New Player's Guide to LARP at Labyrinthe

So, you’re thinking about trying live-action roleplay? Whether you’re curious about LARPing for the first time or looking to bring your tabletop character to life, Labyrinthe at Chislehurst Caves is the perfect place to start.

Here’s everything you need to know about your first game with us — what to expect, what to bring, and how we’ll help you dive into a whole new world.

Getting Here

Our adventures take place deep underground in the Chislehurst Caves in Kent. They’re a short walk from Chislehurst Station, or you can drive and make use of the free parking in the Caves car park — we’re based right inside.

Arrival time is 9:30am, so aim to get here in time to settle in, meet the team, and start your journey.

Character Creation Made Simple

Don’t worry if you haven’t read our rulebooks cover to cover — we’ll talk you through your options in a friendly and easy-to-understand way.

Already have an idea about a character from the rules books? No worries, we'll help fill in your battleboard (character sheet)
Got a favourite D&D or tabletop character you’d love to play? We’ll help you adapt them into our system - bare in mind with 40 years of history, somethings don't translate exactly, but we'll do our best!
No clue where to begin? That’s totally fine too. We’ve got pre-made characters and experienced players to help guide you.

This game is designed with newer players in mind, and we always include a few experienced adventurers in the group to help make things smooth, safe, and fun.

Exploring the Underground World

We play across three square miles of atmospheric tunnels in Chislehurst Caves — it’s dark, dramatic, and completely immersive. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into another world. The world of Primus is huge, but we don't want to overwhelm you with lore on your first time!

We’ll teach you how to fight with our safe foam weapons, walk you through the safety rules, and give you all the tools you need — whether you’re swinging a sword or casting spells.

If you’re playing a caster, we’ll provide a mini spellbook with your powers so you’re never left guessing.

What We Provide

We’ll lend you everything you need to play, including:

Armour
Costume
Weapons
Spellbooks

You just need to bring:

Clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dusty or chalky
Sturdy footwear (walking boots are ideal)
A sense of adventure!

The Day’s Schedule

9:30am – Arrive, meet the team, and get kitted out
10:30am-ish – Game begins!
1:00pm-ish – Lunch break (timing flexible, depending on how the quest’s going)
6:00–7:00pm – Game ends and we hold a debrief, where we talk about your character and how the day went

Lunch Options:

Bring your own and eat at the picnic tables
Buy from the on-site café
Grab something from the pizza or chip shop across the road
Or use Just Eat or similar delivery services — they know how to find us!

Cost

Your first three games only cost £20 total — a great way to try the hobby before committing long-term.

For Battle School Participants (Under 18s)

If you’re attending one of our Battle School events:

You must stay on site unless we've spoken with your parent or guardian
There will be several responsible adult participants who will help guide your day
Follow the instructions of our Battle School staff — they’re there to make your adventure safe and memorable

Your Journey Begins Here

Whether you're stepping into a LARP for the first time or returning to fantasy in a whole new way, Labyrinthe is a place where stories come to life, and every player has a role to play.

We’ll guide you every step of the way — all you have to do is turn up, step into the caves, and start your adventure.

Questions? Ready to book?
Create an account in our 'members area' and look for a 'New Player Max 100' on the event diary. If there aren't any dates that work for you - drop us an email at bookings@labyrinthe.co.uk and we'll see what we can do! Give us about 3 weeks notice to get the ball rolling!