Humans vs. Zombies game to start Oct. 16 on campus
WWU Humans vs. Zombies, one of the largest clubs on Western Washington University's campus, will hold its days-long fall game beginning Oct. 16 on campus.
The free-to-play, eight-day game of tag on campus involves two teams: humans and zombies. Zombies try to tag humans while humans defend themselves with Nerf blasters and socks.
Western’s game will run from 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, through 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. Fall's event is the largest game put on by the club; between 400 and 600 players typically participate. Gameplay is restricted to outside locations on campus between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Players will be designated by orange armbands (humans) and orange headbands (zombies). Moderators of the game are designated by green armbands; their tasks are to respond to rules violations, reprimand players and answer questions from students, faculty and curious spectators.
All players are required to attend a registration meeting for rules presentation and receive their player bands and ID cards. There will be five meetings, each held at 7 p.m. in Arntzen Hall Room 100 on Western's campus.
In addition to the WWU community, the game is available to Bellingham community members, which includes family, friends and students from other institutions, as long as they can make it to a registration meeting for complete rules and registration.
Meeting dates:
- Wed. Oct. 9
- Thurs. Oct. 10
- Sat. Oct. 12
- Mon. Oct. 14
- Tues. Oct. 15
The club operates in close collaboration with campus administration and University Police. This collaboration establishes rules, restrictions and the allowed Nerf blasters used in-game.
To view the allowed arsenal and rules of the game, visit http://wwuhumansvszombies.com. The website can be used to track human and zombie populations through the week and to view announcements and in-game achievements.
Any questions, comments or concerns can be voiced to moderators in person or sent to the club email at wwuhumansvszombies@gmail.com. Additional questions can be directed to Alexander Kramer through the club email or at 360-630-0868.