SURVIVAL FEST HVZ GAME 2025
Inspired by works like Supernatural, Gravity Falls, and Stranger Things, a town shrouded in mystery and darkness. This summer players are invited to come unravel the secrets, discover creatures beyond this world, and find what has gone missing. The sins of the past will finally come to light as the disappearance of a young girl named Everleigh Dealer begins to expose that which has been tucked away lurking below the surface.
First off: What Even Is Humans vs Zombies?
Founded on October 25th, 2005 by a small group of students at Goucher College in Baltimore, MD, Humans vs. Zombies (HvZ) at it's core is a hybrid between foam flinging games and tag.
The game consists of two teams:
The Humans whose goal is to complete various mission objectives and tasks.
The Zombies whose goal is to tag humans and convert them over to the ever increasing horde.
The twist: Humans can defend themselves with foam dart blasters and throwables.
2025 Host Location
Ohio University
1 Ohio University Athens, OH 45701
In Partnership with:
Bobcat Blasters
MISSION 0
Gameplay begins Friday night with our "zero consequences" mission where players can get a feel for the campus environment and style of game.
SIDE MISSIONS AND FREE PLAY
Optional HvZ gameplay for those players who want a full, non-stop experience during the weekend via moderated and unmoderated objectives.
MAIN GAME
Standard HvZ gameplay beginning with Missions 1-3 on Saturday and concluding with Missions 4-5 on Sunday.
AWARDS CEREMONY
Following the main game there will be a celebration of various player achievements during gameplay as nominated and vote on by the players.