Live-action gaming is a get-up-and-go experience. It is not virtual.
It is the player, actually moving around the forest or the arena.
Even if you have a "no running" rule, the players are still ducking and weaving, walking around the playing field.
Bottom line: it is a physical activity.
And there are a lot of benefits that come with that.
Studies on other sports and recreation have found that regular exercise can contribute to longevity. Sure, customers could choose an event that's less active.
But live-action gaming doesn't really FEEL like exercise when you are immersed in the gameplay. Playing a live-action role-play offers a story within the scenario.
This creates an immersive experience.
There is movement and lots of action!
Playing live-action games enables players to engage in cardiovascular exercise. It is an opportunity to strengthen muscles without endless hours on a treadmill. It is a way to have fun. It is a story-driven experience—a way to experience the thrill of the scenario.
Successful summer camp operator from Washington, USA, Mark McKinney agrees. "We have six different themes or storylines in our camps. One of the themes is history. They are immersed in the culture of the battle. Such as the 101st Airborne, dropped behind enemy lines. They are charging the beaches on D-Day and stuff like that."
"That's one of the reasons for our great re-bookings for the second year of camp. When the kids were immersed in a story. When the kids had a storyline and a background for why they were trying to take this hill, they got really engaged. Offering a "special ops" theme in our summer camp has worked well for us," said Mark.
As humans, when we engage in high-intensity physical activity, our brains release endorphins. This makes you feel good. Those are just a few of the physical benefits live-action gaming provides.
