Humans Vs. Zombies game taking place now on campus with Nerf weaponry

The Humans Vs. Zombies tag game (using Nerf blasters) is happening now on campus. The game will be taking place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 11 to 18.

Humans Vs. Zombies is a game in which a group of pre-registered players (humans) attempt to survive the growing zombie infestation on campus (posed by other players tagging the humans). The human players will be fending off the zombie players by launching foam Nerf darts at the zombie players. Humans will wear bright orange armbands on the upper arm, and zombies will wear orange bands on their foreheads.

There are a few minor changes from last year, but those won't be noticeable to the outside eye. Some changes, for example, include a decreased stun time on the zombies when they are hit and an increase in the number of missions, or specific short-duration (1 hour or so) games in which many players would gather to get from point A to point B while under a slightly more "coordinated" attack from the zombies.

The use of specific Nerf blaster models has been approved through proper Student Activities channels in conjunction with University Police. These toy blasters are very brightly colored and do not resemble realistic weapons. The game is not allowed to take place inside campus buildings and will be confined to exterior spaces on campus.

For more information, contact game coordinator Matt Weiser at (509) 990-9296 or wwuhumansvszombies@gmail.com. Contact Weiser for questions or concerns relating to the game.

For questions or concerns relating to game approval or policies, contact Viking Union administration at (360) 650-3450.