FAQ

Are dorms air-conditioned?

• Yes, at least 2 dorms will be airconditioned

Do the dorms have bedding?

• Each dorm has 20 twin-sized beds, some of them being bunk beds

• Mattresses are provided, but not linens; participants are advised to bring their own sheets, blankets, or sleeping bags

Can participants move fixtures within the building?

• Participants may move light-weight items

• Items may not block doors; at least 36 inches of clear space in front of and behind all doors is required

• Camp materials (items that belong to the camp and that are not mission or game objectives, e.g. mattresses, cleaning materials, books, papers, etc.), found within a building may not be moved outside of the building 

Will any buildings be out-of-play?

• The administrative building, pool deck, and maintenance areas are out of play

• See the black zones on the game map

Is there electricity/outlets?

• Most buildings, including the dorms, have electrical outlets that may be used for charging devices

Are there restrooms?

• Every dorm has restrooms with toilets, sinks, and showers

• The dining hall, pool house, and rec center have restrooms with toilets and sinks

• At least one set of restrooms will be marked as out-of-play during the event for participants to use

• Participants are encouraged to limit restroom use to those identified by event admins; any restroom facilities that are used during the event must be cleaned on Sunday

Can I sleep in a tent or hammock?

• Yes; tents and hammocks should not cause damage to the surroundings or structures they are attached to

• Tents and hammocks are in-play; players may enter your tent/hammock during the game

• Camping trailers are not allowed

How big is the campground?

• The Babler OEC is 300 acres; IFNT has marked 100 acres in the game map that will be in-play

What are missions like?

• Generally, humans will be given a task, such as to collect something, and will have a certain amount of time to complete that task. If they are successful, they are rewarded with perks or upgrades that may help them defend against the zombies or help them complete a future mission

• There are some missions that zombies can complete, and they also can earn perks or upgrades if they are successful

• Event admins will provide details about mission start/end times and mission objectives during the event

Will the game pause for sleep?

• Event admins may pause the game at 12AM-2AM each night, at their discretion

• Event admins may resume the game at 6AM-8AM each morning, at their discretion

How do rolling respawns interact with game pauses?

• Pauses shorter than one hour: zombies must wait until the next rolling timer that passes after the game resumes

• Pauses longer than one hour: zombies are active as soon as the game resumes, but should still follow rolling respawn protocol

Is the amount of ammo a player can carry restricted?

• No

How do players earn upgrades?

• Some upgrades may be hidden within the play zone for players to find

• Others will be rewards for completing missions

• Upgrades will be clearly marked as to which team is eligible to receive the upgrade

Are pocket knives allowed?

• Yes

• Anyone found to be misusing a pocket knife or any tool may be immediately removed from the event without a refund

Who plays Humans vs. Zombies?

• Everyone!

• This game has primarily been played on college campuses by young adults, but grandkids to grandparents have come to similar events.

What equipment are participants required to bring?

•  bandana with a color that contrasts with you skin/clothes/hair

•  a pair of safety glasses or goggles

Are participants required to join the Discord server?

• Yes

• Players will register for the event through the Discord server

• Important updates and announcements during the event will be shared by event administrators via the Discord server

• See Discord's support site for details on how to create a Discord account.

Are non-players allowed at the event?

• Anyone planning to sleep or eat at the event must purchase an event ticket even if they choose not to participate in the game

• Non-players may be asked to remain in a certain area of the dining hall while at camp

Does the chaperone of any minors have to be with their minors?

• Chaperones must be on camp grounds while their minor is playing, but do not need to be next to them

How will event admins communicate with participants during an emergency?

• Discord will be IFNT's official mode of communication during the event

• If you or others are experiencing an emergency, including having concerns about severe weather, call a game pause and head towards the main camp facilities

• A game pause called by a player in good faith will be honored

Will there be food?

• Five meals will be provided by IFNT

  • Dinner on Friday

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday

  • Breakfast on Sunday

• IFNT will make a reasonable effort to accommodate special diets, but players are encouraged to bring additional food and snacks with them

How will dart sweeps work?

• Participants are encouraged to pick up darts throughout the game, to keep camp clean

• Mandatory dart sweeps will be lead by event admins

• Participants should notify admins what areas of camp they had interactions in, so dart sweep locations can be prioritized

How can someone volunteer to help during the event?

• IFNT will be releasing a volunteer interest form with more information soon