What is HVZ?

A weeklong campus game of tag, missions, and strategy.

Everyone starts as a human. Zombies tag humans to grow their team while humans complete missions and try to make it through the week. Staff manage the rules, play areas, and updates.

A human player hiding near the KSU Marietta globe while zombies search nearby
Humans

Avoid tags and complete missions.

Humans work together, follow game updates, and try to remain human through the end of the week.

Zombies

Tag humans and grow the horde.

Tagged humans join the zombie team after their incubation period, so the balance changes throughout the week.

Missions

Objectives bring players together.

Scheduled missions add team challenges, story updates, and opportunities to earn points.

Staff

Staff keep play organized.

Moderators publish updates, manage play areas, answer questions, and resolve disputes.

Flexible participation

Play as much—or as little—as your schedule allows.

Stay alert while moving through active play areas, or join scheduled missions for a more involved experience. You do not need to be available all day to participate.

How to join
Human players teaming up with foam blasters against a zombie herd outside Stingers