Overview

Humans vs. Zombies is a game of tag. All players begin as humans, and a few are randomly chosen to be the “Original Zombies.” The Original Zombies tag human players and turn them into zombies. Zombies must tag and eat a human every 24 hours or they starve to death and are out of the game. The game is played 8 am to 8 pm every day on September 3rd through September 6th, 8 am to 4 pm September 7th, and 8 am to 2 pm September 8th. September 8th will be the last day of play for HvZ 2019.

Hours of Operation

September 3rd - 8 am to 8 pm (starting day)

September 4th - 8 am to 8 pm

September 5th - 8 am to 8 pm

September 6th - 8 am to 8 pm

September 7th - 8 am to 4 pm (FCC game at 7:30 pm)

September 8th - 8 am to 2 pm (last day)

Objective

The Zombies win when all human players have been tagged and turned into zombies. The Humans win by surviving long enough for all of the zombies to starve or by surviving until the last day September 8th at 2 pm.

Equipment

• HvZ Bandanna
• Water Gun
• One HvZ ID card

No-Play Zones

Most areas on campus are “no play zones,” where the game is permanently suspended. Blasters must be concealed and no players may be stunned or tagged. These areas include all UC buildings which consists of:

• Bathrooms
• Health Centers
• Libraries
• Indoor Athletic Facilities
• Academic buildings
• Residence Halls
• Dining Halls

Free-Play Zones

The game does not use the entire campus and is limited to certain areas. Leaving the free-play zones while playing HvZ may result in a ban from the game. These areas include:

• Mcmicken Commons
• Main Street
• Sigma Sigma Commons

Safety Rules

Rules created for the safety of all players are strictly enforced. Violation of safety rules will result in a ban from the game.

• No realistic looking weaponry. Blasters must be brightly colored and have blaze-orange tips. Blasters must be approved by the moderators before usage. Blasters may not be visible inside of academic buildings or jobs on campus.
• Players may not use cars or play where there is traffic.
• Water must not hurt on impact.* *Water guns are children’s toys – it should be obvious that your blaster won’t hurt anyone. If you modify your blaster or are somehow not sure if it is safe, speak with a moderator and ask them to check your blaster.

Human Rules

• Wearing a Bandanna: Humans must wear a headband around an arm or leg to identify them as players of the game. (This headband will come in handy when you become a zombie!)
• Stunning a Zombie: Humans may stun a Zombie for 2 minutes by blasting them with a blaster.
• When Tagged By a Zombie: When tagged by a Zombie, a Human is required to distribute their ID card. 5 minutes after being tagged, tie your bandanna around your head – you are now a member of the Zombie team! Go tag some Humans.
• I.D. Number: Humans must keep an index card with their unique identification number on them at all times.
• Staying On Campus: Humans must be on campus. If you need to leave campus for longer than 24 hours, contact the game moderators and remove yourself from the game.

Zombie Rules

• Feeding: Zombies must feed every 24 hours. A zombie feeds by reporting their tag on the website. You may feed up to 2 zombies for each human tag.
• Tagging: A tag is a firm touch to any part of a Human. After tagging a Human the Zombie must collect their ID card and report the tag.
• Getting Shot: When hit with water a Zombie is stunned for 2 minutes. A stunned zombie may not interact with the game in any way. This includes shielding other zombies from water or continuing to run toward a human. If shot while stunned, the zombie’s stun timer is reset back to 2 minutes. Expect to get wet if you go after Humans so it may be recommended to wear a swimsuit. Students must cover up if they do wear a swimsuit.
• Wearing A Headband: Zombies must wear a bandanna around their heads at all times. The Original Zombie(s) do not need to wear a headband.

Other Rules

• Blasting Non-Players: Blasting non-players is a bannable offense.
• Non-Player Interference: People who are not registered participants may not directly interact with the game. This includes bringing food to humans or spying for either team.
• No Shields: Zombies may not use shields to deflect water.
• Athletes: Athletes are safe during official practices, but not on the way to or from practice.
• Required Academic Events: Similarly, students at required academic events are safe for the duration of the event (even if this event is in a free-play zone), but they are not safe on the way to or from the event.

DBag Clause

Don’t be a douchebag. Everyone plays Humans vs. Zombies to have fun, and the rules of HvZ only exist because we agree they do. That’s why the most important rule of Humans vs. Zombies is to treat your fellow players with respect, and gracefully accept when you have been tagged or stunned.