The Amulet of Life — A Cult Hit Reborn as a Feature-Length Adventure
Live Screening, Q&A, Afterparty, and Game Experience at The Creek & The Cave in Austin Texas and Online
Austin, TX — December 26, 2025 — High Score Game Arcade, in collaboration with creator Victor Varnado, proudly presents a reimagined and expanded cinematic version of the cult-favorite series Realm of LARP. This one-night event features a world premiere screening, live Q&A, interactive gaming experience, and a chance for fans to directly influence the future of the franchise.
🎥 FEATURE SCREENING
Realm of LARP: The Amulet of Life has been freshly re-edited from the original series into a 101-minute feature film. Creator Victor Varnado personally overhauled the structure, smoothing story arcs, adding new opening sequences, and tightening pacing. Fans can expect an even more engaging, comedic, and heartwarming experience that pays homage to LARP culture.
Robert Eggers, acclaimed director of The Northman and Nosferatu, originally served as production designer for the project, bringing a cinematic edge to the visual storytelling.
🎟️ LIVE EVENT DETAILS
Venue: The Creek & The Cave, Austin, TX
Date: December 26, 2025
Capacity: 200 attendees
Livestream: Global stream hosted via Punch Up Live (link TBA)
Event Schedule:
6:30 PM: Doors & behind-the-scenes livestream begins
7:00 PM: Feature film screening
9:00 PM: Live Q&A with cast & creators
Afterparty: Play Berserkr, a Viking-inspired game tied to the Realm of LARP universe
🎮 HIGH SCORE GAME ARCADE LAUNCHES PLAYER-POWERED CAMPAIGN
Coinciding with the event, High Score Game Arcade is launching a worldwide gaming challenge. From Dec 26–28, players compete in Berserkr for a chance to unlock Season 2 and beyond.
Campaign Milestones:
🎯 50,000 players → Season 2 greenlit
🎯 100,000 players → Season 2 + new video game
🎯 200,000 players → Season 2 + game + original film
Gamers worldwide can join the action, win daily prizes, and directly shape the next chapter of Realm of LARP.
📲 INFLUENCER ACTIVATION & DAILY CONTESTS
To support the launch, HSGA has partnered with prominent gaming influencers led by Roxy Hayes, a key figure in the Black gaming community. Each influencer hosts their own leaderboard, offering followers daily prizes including cash, exclusive merch, and bonus giveaways on December 26th, the night of the premiere.
Current contests feature the HSGA exclusive title Fruits and Dragons, with $5 prizes daily for 1st and 26th place — chosen to highlight the event date.
🧝♂️ ABOUT REALM OF LARP
Realm of LARP follows a group of live-action roleplayers as they navigate an epic narrative filled with monsters, quests, and awkward friendships. Both comedic and heartfelt, it’s a behind-the-scenes look into a fantasy world powered by imagination and foam swords.
Whether you're a LARPer, gamer, or comedy fan, The Amulet of Life offers a one-of-a-kind journey through fantasy, community, and chaos.
ABOUT THE CREATOR
Victor Varnado is a comedian, performance artist, technologist, and cartoonist whose work spans comedy, games, and experimental media. He is a National Science Foundation grant recipient for accessibility technology, a contributor to The New Yorker, and the creator of several cult comedy projects. Realm of LARP remains one of his most beloved works, frequently cited by fans as an early internet-era classic.
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