Introduction

Sydney vs Zombies (SvZ) is a branch off from Sydney Nerf Wars which aims to bring regular, engaging and enjoyable Humans vs Zombies (HvZ) events.

General Rules

Humans vs Zombies is a moderated game of tag.

• All players begin as humans and there are randomly chosen Originial Zombies/Alpha Zombies
  • Zombies aim to tag all human players and turn them into zombies
  • Humans aim to survive to evacuation
• HvZ is a semi contact sport
  • Dangerous acts such as slide tackles, shoulder charges, and diving ankle taps (within reason) will not be tolerated.
  • It is your responsibility to avoid putting yourself into a position where sliding or diving is the only way to slow yourself down
• All players must have submitted a signed waiver before they are allowed to participate in events.
  • If you are under 18 years old your waiver must be signed by your parent/guardian
  • If you do not have a signed waiver/do not wish to sign, you are not permitted to play but may spectate
    • Waiver is available here: File:SvZ TC.pdf
• Don’t be a douchebag

Dress Rules

• Tactical gear such as vests and gloves are permitted
  • Please use common sense in what you wear to each event
  • We do not accept full BDU
  • Please try to wear bright colours under your tactical gear
• Paintball masks, face masks, and head scarves are not permitted
• Please exercise common sense with what you bring to an event. Safety is the top priority for all events.
• Zombie dress is allowed, but avoid going full Romero

Humans

• Objective is to survive until the end of the event
• Able to stun zombies with specified gear to achieve objectives
• Human stunning is allowed
  • Commonly known as 'Shane-ing' / to be 'Shane'd' based on the 'The Walking Dead'
  • Useful for when you are about to be overrun by the zombie horde and the only way for you to get away is to leave some immobile human bait.
  • Humans can stun other humans with Darts/Melee/Ball socks
    • These stuns must be intentional. Unintentional friendly cross fire does not count
  • Humans must go down/take a knee for 30 seconds
  • They are still able to defend themselves while down

Gear Rules

• Eye protection is mandatory
• Darts
  • Please use stock Nerf Streamlines/Elites/Whistlers/Suctions/Buzz Bee/Airzone/Lanard/FDL v1s/Koosh/Voberry
  • No hard tipped darts (hot glue domes/stingers/FVJ)
  • Any player found using dangerous darts will be removed from the event
• Blasters
  • Must not fire over 60 feet flat with stock darts (Nerf Elites, Streamlines, Whistlers etc.)
    • If your blasters fire 60 feet flat with SNW heavy darts they DO NOT fire 60 feet flat with stock darts
  • Must not be realistic looking/or predominantly dark coloured
  • Recommended blasters include any Nerf/BuzzBee that you can buy of the shelf and remains unmodified
  • You can use modified blasters but must be within range restrictions. Air blasters are allowed (OPRV/Volume/Titan restrictions apply)- e.g. Shotgun loaded Big Salvo/Large absolvers
  • Homemade blasters are banned
• Melee
  • Limit of 1 melee weapon able to be carried at any one time
  • Melee attacks must not be too aggressive, and should not target sensitive areas such as the head/neck/crotch.
    • Aggressive attacks will result in a human tag to the offender.
  • Melee attacks must be slashes and NOT stabs
  • Hitboxes - only for melee. All hits with darts count anywhere on body.
    • Hits to the arms of a zombie do not count as a stun
    • Blows must hit the chest, abdomen, back, or legs to count as a stun.
    • Accidental blows to head/neck/crotch are at the discretion of moderators.
      • If soft hits they may count as a stun, if hard they may count as a human tag to the offender.
  • Melee weapons must be made from a soft foam with no exposed plastic or hard/sharp edges.
  • Cannot be thrown - even if its small
• Ball socks
  • Yes, you can use these
  • Clean socks must be used
  • Can only be held together by tape - if a significant amount is used leading to increased firmness of the ball, it may not be permissible
• Shields/Armour
  • If you wear full body armour a zombie tag will still infect you
  • The shield is considered a part of your body and acts the same as full body armour - it won't save you
• Other blasters - Rockets/Foam Arrows/etc
  • Tentatively usable
  • Effect same as darts
  • Zing Bows + RedX Arrows/Zarts not allowed (possibly growing list)

Zombies

• Objective is to tag human survivors to convert players to the zombie cause
  • Aim to convert all humans to zombies before the end of the event
• Must count 3 seconds (slow count) between human tags
  • Except for Alpha/Original zombie
• Can be stunned by humans
  • Must go down for 30 seconds (slow count) to respawn
  • Respawn from specified respawn point

Special Zombies

Special infected zombies are upgraded with additional abilities.

• These are achieved through collection of confirmed human tags
• Restricted based on total player numbers
• Alpha zombies are automatically given the ability to become a Reaper/Spitter/Charger after his/her first return to respawn.

Reaper

• Requires 3 confirmed human tags
• Equipped with pool noodle
  • Longer reach

Spitter

• Requires 5 confirmed human tags
• Equipped with a Nerf pocket howler x 1
  • Stuns human on hit
    • Stunned human takes knee for a 30 second slow count. The human is still able to defend him/herself
  • Only one use per respawn - must be regathered
• Cannot tag humans

Charger

• Requires 7 confirmed human tags
• Equipped with a shield
  • Deflects darts/melee/ball socks
• Cannot tag

Tank*

• Requires 9 confirmed human tags
• Cannot be stunned
• Slowed - only able to walk (1 foot on ground at any one time)

Queen*

• Requires 11 confirmed human tags
• Able to respawn zombies with a 3 second slow count
• Cannot tag

*These classes are in development