Manala: Equinox War

Manala: Equinox War is a game about live-action roleplay (LARP). You build a combat deck and fight monsters or other players to take their gear. You can play solo, including by running a full party of your own characters, or join other players whenever you like. The game supports groups of up to four friends.

LARP combat

The swords and monsters represent the improvised gear and people of a LARP event. Your first sword is made from PVC pipe, a pool noodle and silver tape; later, you can get a latex sword that hits just as hard. Orcs are people in masks, while event details include a new player making instant noodles and someone checking your wristband.

Combat also reflects LARP rules and mishaps: headshots are not allowed, so taking a hit on the head does not count. You might also forget to count your health points, though you will feel the effects after the fight.

Build your character

Your equipment determines which cards you can play, and all cards are available from the start. If you leave your shield at camp, you cannot block, so your gear shapes your strategy. You can choose from five classes: Warrior, mage, healer, alchemist and smith.

Explore and compete

The world contains over 1,200 rooms across more than 20 areas, including forests, marshes and forts drawn from Finno-Ugric folklore. You can complete quests and craft your own gear. In full-loot PvP, killing another player lets you take their possessions.

You can choose to fight for Light or Darkness and take regions from the opposing side. At the end of each season, the Frog of the North names the winner.

Real LARPers

Each player character is represented by a photo of a real Estonian LARPer, wearing their own costume and carrying their own foam sword and plywood shield.