We are updating our COVID policy in order to be more aligned with current guidelines and best practices.

The previous guidelines, as follows, are still in effect: All attendees must be fully vaccinated and boosted. If you are not boosted, you must provide proof of a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the event onset (Taken no earlier than 3pm Wednesday for a Friday game).

A proof photo must be emailed before you arrive on site to logistics@dystopiarisingnocal.com. You can email a copy of your current vaccination status to directors@dystopiarisingnocal.com ahead of time with any applicable boosters - please note that all COVID vaccination information is kept completely confidential in compliance with HIPAA.

Emailed proof must be sent no later than 48 hours before a live event - if you send proof later than this, you will still need to either bring your vaccination card or a copy/picture of it to the game.

Additionally, for every booster you have received beyond the initial dose, you will be awarded 40 CAPs. To claim these CAPs, you may either email your current vaccination card to logistics@dystopiarisingnocal.com or bring your vaccination card to game to be verified at check-in.

Fill out the form HERE to let the New Player Team known you’re ready for a player number.

At game, check-in for new players occurs at an area called "The Post Office". Guides and Staff at the Post Office will help you know where to set up your sleeping space and how to check your weapons. The New Player team will work with you to create your player number, build your character, and get you set up with starter item cards.

Your player number is how we keep track of your character in the database. You'll receive your player number when you register for your very first game during character creation.

You are highly encouraged to bring your own boffer-safe weapons. For bow phys reps, please do not bring an actual bow. All boffer weapons will be checked for safety ahead of time. For the Projectile Skill, use approved foam dart guns.

We do have new player weapons as loaners available.

There are several vendors where you can order boffer weapons. We have a variety of crafters who can help you out on the Facebook group, Dystopia Rising Crafting Group as well this list of Dystopia Rising Authorized Crafters who can sell props with DR Logos on them.

Dystopia Rising: Northern California is a fully immersive game, which means that from game on to game off, you'll be in the role of the alternate persona that you create. We encourage everyone to remain in character at all times, which means that discussions about the latest episode of your favorite tv show should wait until after the game is over. If you need to step out of character, please find a guide and they will direct you to an appropriate out of game area, such as the parking lot.

Dystopia Rising is a game filled with niche rules and mechanics. We in no way expect you to have to memorize these things in order to participate. Should you ever have any questions that aren’t suitable for the in-game environment, you can place your fist to your head (denoting out of game communication) and ask: “Clarify: What does that do?” or something similar.

Many players have found in-game ways to explain mechanics and systems in the game. For example, characters will often ask for your “favorite number” in-character when they’re asking you for your player number.

If tickets or pre-reg don’t seem to be available, it's likely because tickets have not been published for the next event yet. Pre-reg ticket purchases remain open through the game weekend. You can still check in to the database online before an event or even at the door. You also have the ability to purchase a ticket at the game site with cash or credit.

If you have a player number and pre-registration is open, you can indeed pay using the link on this website and register online before the game as a new player.

Any flashlight you bring should be relatively low-powered and have a red colored bulb or gel so that the light itself is red. This helps prevent ruining your own (or someone else's) night vision.

These lights are primarily used for safety purposes on the site. They are easily available for online purchase.

Some strains are limited for play at Dystopia Rising: Northern California. Check out our Strain Restrictions & Guide page for full information.

Player’s choice! We have options for sleeping in character and out of character, as well as med sleep.

If you absolutely need uninterrupted sleep for medical reasons such as CPAP, please tell us as soon as you can. We will work to arrange a non-combat area for you to sleep that has power through the night.

Each and every player does a NPC block, where they're given roles to act out in the world. You may be put into makeup to be a zombie, or you may be a person interacting in the world.

Before your NPC block, get changed into your generic wasteland clothing (distressed clothing in neutral colors) that's not your character's clothing. Leave your boffer weapons and character costuming where you sleep, preferably covered by a black sheet. Then head over to ops (we'll show you where that is!) with an out-of-game symbol (one fist on top of your head, or wearing a green headband). When you arrive, you'll be briefed on what you're doing.

We do not provide food, and while some players make food for in-game currency, we encourage you to bring enough for the weekend. When packing food, consider what looks "genre" for the apocalypse. Consider getting rid of packages and wrappers ahead of time and use cans, mason jars, paper bags, and other materials to disguise modern food. There is sometimes a microwave available on site. Bring a cooler for your cold food.

Site is also conveniently located near several restaurants and grocery stores.

No, you must go offsite to smoke.

If you want to leave a site for food or an errand run, and you are not for some reason locked into the game space mechanically (CvC Lock), you are welcome to leave at any time. Please remove any pieces of costuming or makeup that might be of concern to non-LARPers in the real world, and leave any weapon props on site or in your vehicle, please.

If you are leaving for the weekend, please check out at the Post Office, complete your clean-up shift, and turn in your character sheet.

Please inform someone that you need to leave. If possible, stop at the Post Office to hand us your character sheet and let us know if there’s anything we can do to help you before you go.

Feel free to contact one of our guides or staff if possible. You are welcome to drop out of game (fist on head) at any time and for any reason if there is a situation that is negatively impacting you out of game . Personal safety is our number one priority. If there is a medical problem or injury, you may call “hold” and seek out one of our Medical Guides. There is always a real-life med kit at the post office, and our Medical Guides are on call during the entirety of the event.

If emergency services need to be called, do so, and notify Mo, Kane, or Brad immediately via yourself, another player, or one of our Guides.

CvC stands for character vs character, and refers to conflict between the characters of players rather than NPCs or outside threats. CvC is only allowed in the Wasteland zone, unless pre negotiated between players. After initiating CvC (including theft), characters are considered CvC locked and must remain in play for a minimum of 4 hours or until the next 12s, whichever is longer.