FAQ:

 

Q: Is it okay if I…

A: No. You know better than to even ask.

 

Q: But I had a great idea! I was thinking I could hide my flag! Wouldn’t that be awesome! Then I’d be unkillable! I’d be immortal! Like Highlander!

A: I already told you: No. If you have this, or other, similar ideas, keep this in mind: You’re playing a game. While we the organizers try very hard to think up any and all contingencies, we can’t cover them all. So while something might not implicitly be against the rules, try not to do anything that would piss you off if the roles were reversed. However, I do like a Highlander reference.

 

Q: I can’t get stupid PayPal to work. Can I just pay my $6 the day of?

A: Yes, so long as you bring cold hard ca$h.

 

Q: How do I get to be a Runner?

A: The first set of Runners has already been chosen. For other games, the Runners will be chosen by lottery. If you’re interested, send The Birthday Girl an email.

 

Q: How big is the playing field?

A: Roughly 1 square block for every 10 players.

 

Q: That’s huge! How will I find the Runners?

A: This is a game of hunting. Hunt. Also, the Runners will be wearing obnoxiously bright clothing that you’ll be able to see from a mile away.

 

Q: Can I tackle the Runner and hold him (or her) down as I rip the life away from him (or her)?

A: That’s an interesting question, Psycho. Getting tackled in the FD would suck for a number of reasons, not least of which are bum-pee and asphalt burns. Also, if you’ve tacked a Runner, they can easily rip your one Hunter flag off, at which point you absolutely have to get off of them, because you’re dead. Your best bet is to stay on your feet and at arm’s length.

 

Q: Can’t we just wait around Home Base and let them come to us?

A: Yup. But that’s not how you win the game. You win by having the team that has the most Runner’s flags. If another team beats the crap out of the Runners, then there’ll be nothing left for you! Besides, this game is about hunting, not waiting. Who would want to play a game called Waiting Man?

 

Q: What should I bring?

A: Running shoes and your Swartzenegger costume.

 

Q: What should I wear?

A: Emails with your assigned team and Arnold movie theme will be sent out on Thursday, February 1^st. You and your team should coordinate costumes accordingly. We highly suggest you wear shoes that are comfortable to run in.  

 

Q: Hey! Lookit Me! I’m waaaaaaaasted and I think I should start yelling at non-players!

A: You’re wrong. Relax. Respect non-players as though they were capable of calling the police and quickly ending the game for everyone, which, in fact, they are.

 

Q: I’d like to invite my 7,000 friends and my mom (who happens to be in town that weekend). Is that cool?

A: This is still a birthday party, kids, so don’t go crazy. However, if you’d like to bring a date (or two), email The Birthday Girl a request, so she can add them to a team.

 

Q: How will I get drunk?
A: There will be large ice chest filled with beer. There will also, be a large ice chest filled with water and Gatorade. Keep in mind that you will be in full costume and running around the Financial District, chasing screaming people in broad daylight. There will be cars, cops, and bum pee to worry about. You probably won’t want to get too wasted. Worry about that at the afterparty.

 

Q: After-party?

A: Shhhhhh.