Halloween is nearing once again, and it's time for ghouls, spooks, and scary costume parties! One fun way to spend the Halloween season is by playing zombie paintball! But what if you are the one being shot? Being a zombie actor for zombie paintball takes some work to get used to, but this article will give you all the advice you need to become an expert zombie.
Steps
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1Start off learning your way in orientation. You should learn the ins and outs of your zombie paintball course. Make sure you learn exactly where to clock in, where belongings are to be stored, where armor is located, and where the zombies are to be positioned once zombie paintball begins.
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2Armor up. Armor should be provided, including a helmet and chest/rib protection.Advertisement
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3Go to your assigned station quickly and quietly. You need to make sure you aren't seen by the "humans", so be discreet. Zombies may have a specific back-way to enter to avoid being seen, so make sure that that is covered in orientation.
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4Await the arrival of the humans. This will probably involve a lot of standing around, so just have patience.
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5Move out from your hiding space once the humans arrive. Act like a zombie as you shuffle towards them.
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6Go down with headshots. You want the humans to feel the satisfaction of shooting and killing a zombie, so crumple to the ground once they get a headshot in.
- With larger batches of humans, you are more likely to be shot in the head faster. You don't want the humans to be shooting into a field of (re)killed zombies, so wait a bit longer before you "die". You may have to receive a few headshots.
- Because some people are just like that, you may sometimes experience a round in which one or multiple people continue to "double-tap" you after you have fallen. When that happens, quickly stand back up and resume your shambling. Continuing to play dead when you are being shot is not fun for the audience, and probably won't feel much better for you.
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7Wait for the humans to leave, and retreat to your post.
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8Repeat this process until zombie paintball is over. The course may last longer than the official time slate, depending on how fast the humans clear it, but there will be a signal at the end for you to pack up and go home.
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9Clean and turn in your armor before you clock out. Follow this routine until the Halloween season is over.Advertisement
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Tips
- Wear lots of extra armor. The standard armor provided will offer minimum protection, so bring some of your own. You can use spare sports equipment, cardboard, thick gloves, Styrofoam, or cut up yoga mats.
- For the fellas, it is recommended that you wear a sports cup. Assuming that your guests will not aim for your groin will land you in some hot water if you're not prepared. If you don't have a cup, try stuffing wads of newspaper, cotton, or clothes down your pants.
Thanks - Wear bright clothes. You want to make sure you are seen by the humans in the darkness.Thanks
- Wear your armor under your clothes. This is so that the humans don't know where to shoot. Essentially, don't guilt-trip them into shooting where they know you are armored; they must think of you as a zombie, not an actor.Thanks
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Warnings
- Never take off your helmet while zombie paintball is still active. You could be shot in the face.
- If you absolutely must take off your helmet, do so with utmost caution. Turn away from and keep your back to the line of fire. Duck your head and guard your eyes with a forearm. It'll smart if you get beaned in the dome, but it's better than potentially losing an eye.
Thanks - Alert your manager ASAP if there is something wrong with your armor.Thanks
- Do not drink/smoke on the job.Thanks
- Try your best not to talk while zombie paintball is active. You are an actor, so you are expected to stay in character.Thanks
- The closer it comes to Halloween, the more guests will occupy zombie paintball. Be prepared to deal with larger waves as Halloween approaches.Thanks
- Do not leave your station while zombie paintball is active. If your station is down one zombie, that puts a burden on the rest of your teammates.Thanks
- Do not take customers into the shooting station when you are not currently working. Other zombies may still be working, and you can get the customer shot.Thanks
- Do not use cell phones while on the job. Not only can they be damaged, but you will be reprimanded if you are caught.Thanks
- Do not leave trash in the paintball course.Thanks
- Do not apply for this job if you have heart problems, seizures, epilepsy or any epileptic symptoms. Bright, flashing lights will shine on you, and may trigger these conditions.Thanks
- Do not look directly into the glare of flashlights. This may impair your vision.Thanks
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