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Join the Imperial Outpost to root out the rebellion, or be a part of the rebel network who defeats the Empire, or take your own path as an Independent.
Galaxy Awaits LARP is a spy espionage, political intrigue game with light-touch combat and opt-in activities creating character conflicts where your choices shape the ongoing story!
Join us in person at:
Millersylvania Retreat CenterTickets are not transferrable to other Players. Send them a GIFT TICKET instead!
Tickets cancelled BEFORE February 13, 2026 11:59:00 may opt for a full refund received per PayPal return policies.
After February 13, 2026 11:59:00, tickets cannot be refunded as we've purchased meals and character supplies for your ticket.
Tickets cancelled BEFORE February 20, 2026 may opt to become a Gift Ticket usable for any other event.
If you are sick and cannot attend per our SICK POLICY, please cancel your ticket choosing an available option.
If we cancel the event at any time for any reason, we offer the choice of a Gift Ticket usable for any other event, or a Full Refund.
Millersylvania Retreat Center
12245 Tilley Road S.
Olympia, WA 98512
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Questions about the venue that isn't answered below? Please Contact Us!
Park only in the GRAVEL AREA of the main parking lot, marked #13 on the map.
You may use the other parking areas for loading ONLY.
Bunk Capacity:150
All participants must stay in a bunk in a cabin. RV, tent, and car camping is NOT allowed.
Bunk selection is available when you buy a ticket. A bunk is guaranteed for each ticket holder. You may NOT hold a bunk for a friend, they must pick the bunk on their ticket. Players are expected to work together over sleeping arrangements as needed, ignoring In-Game alliances if need be.
You are In-Game while you sleep. Reserved for medical reasons, you may sleep Out-of-Game as per OOG Sleeping detailed in the RULEBOOK.
All cabins are heated, have electricity, and sleep 8 each. Matresses are provided. You must bring your own bedding, etc.
Some cabins are reserved and/or have the following exceptions:
Sector Zero Cantina is the Dining Hall with two restrooms, an office, and the only kitchen on-site.
The office is used for Logistics Check-in before Game On, the In-Game Town Council office, and a general use In-Game private room.
A commercial-sized kitchen in the Dining Hall, and is the only kitchen on-site.
Only Staff is permitted to use the stove, oven, and other kitchen facilities.
Players may store food in the pantry and walk-in refridgerator, considered Out-of-Game.
Available and provided to everyone:
The Kitchen is In-Game and Parlor Combat only.
All bathrooms are Out-of-Game areas. Bathrooms are found throughout the campsite in bathroom/shower buildings, inside the Dining Hall, and inside the Cabins next to the Dining Hall.
Decorating your cabin is highly encouraged as those are In-Game spaces for combat and role-play.
DO NOT use push pins, nails, tacks, duct tape, packing tape, and anything that damages the cabin or peels paint.
You may use masking tape to affix something to the walls or around the door. Curtain rods are installed for use. Ceiling hooks are available in some cabins.
Outdoor fires are permitted only in designated areas, provided no burn restrictions are in effect. Fires may not be left unattended, and Parlor Combat rules apply. You must bring your own firewood.
Pop-up canopies, pavilions, and other similiar structures, are prohibited.
Electric appliances, other than those provided in the Dining Hall, are prohibited in all buildings.
Sorry, pets are NOT allowed as per Millersylvania Retreat Center rules. If you have a service animal, we require your service animal to be comfortable around LARPing, but you still must get permission from the park ranger and provide us with proof of exception to bring your service animal.
Located at the cabana next to Cantina Cabin B. Please do not smoke anywhere else in the Retreat Center. Note that cannabis is prohibited in State Parks.
If you are sick with, or show symptoms of, or test positive for, a communicable illness including but not limited to Cold, Flu, COVID, Norovirus, etc. within 72 hours of an event, please DO NOT ATTEND!
We are very sorry to miss you and look forward to gaming with you at the next event! Please cancel your ticket choosing a Gift Ticket usable for any other event, or a Full Refund if available as per our REFUND POLICY.
Feel comfortable wearing a mask during event, if you wish. See CONDUCT & SAFETY.
Everyone on site is In-Character in all In-Game areas until Game Over!
If you will be arriving after Logistics closes, please Contact Logistics to make check-in arrangements.
Ready to play Galaxy Awaits? Here's a reminder of stuff to pack for the event:
All bunks have a mattress, and the bathrooms have showers, but nothing else. Make sure to bring bedding, toiletries, towel, and other such items.
A Star Wars appropriate costume is required. Please no blue jeans, t-shirts, logos, and images. Please dress like you belong in the Star Wars universe. At bare minimum, or if you are NPCing, all you need is plain black clothing.
If you are playing an Alien / Near-Human, the appropriate makeup is required.
Sorry! Galaxy Awaits does not provide, or loan, costuming for player characters.
A pair of comfortable, preferably waterproof, shoes or boots in plain black, brown, gray, or color appropriate for your costume. No visible logos.
Socks.
Warm underlayers, such as smart wool.
Warm outerwear. Preferably waterproof jacket, coat, raincoat, poncho, etc.
After you've created a Character, there will be Items that require a prop to represent them. Galaxy Awaits only provides the Tags, and you must provide the appropriate props.
If you plan on using any weapons, make sure the ones you bring meet our Weapons Specs.
A device to access the Holonet - mobile phone, tablet, or laptop
A non-white light flashlight or lantern.
A walkie-talkie radio.
Any other electronic devices described here.
Even if you buy the Meal Plan, you may want to carry snacks with you.
Water is readily available in the Cantina, and you are encouraged to keep bottled water in your cabin as well.
Please remove or cover all food and beverage labels, or place them in thematically appropriate containers.
Cabins are In-Game spaces that you, and the folks staying with you, can decorate with appropriately themed items and curtains.
For privacy, consider bringing a sheet or curtain to hang around your bunk.
DO NOT use push pins, nails, tacks, duct tape, packing tape, and anything that damages the cabin or peels paint. You may use masking tape to affix something to the walls or around the door. Curtain rods are installed for use. Ceiling hooks are available in some cabins. You may swap lightbulbs as long as you put the original back before leaving the event.
Our Meal Plan is available for an additional $30, purchased only on your ticket.
Please bring your own snacks, if needed, between meals.
Drinks from the bar are FREE, but your Character may be charged In-Game credits.
Our Kitchen Crew also plays the game. Meal times may vary based on In-Game activities.
No meal or snacks provided. Please plan accordingly.
The full weekend meal plan will be posted soon!
Free Leftovers for everyone!
