Saturday, November 7, 2009

Registering for the Zombiekind, Tweeting for the Humankind

Amusing news from Journal and Courier today!

Purdue students played Humans vs. Zombies tag game across campus, using Nerf guns. Zombies were chasing Humans until their victims managed to get to a building or a bus. And then they chased some more... Once the participants were tagged as "killed" or "starved" they were off the game.

1200 participants registered for the game! How so? By hearing about it via Facebook and word of mouth. Then participants registered to their website, signing vaiwers.

How do the moderators make sure that it is organized and save? Well, they use their Website and Twitter updates, to not only monitor who is on and off the game, but also to make sure that the chaotic running around does not end badly, as if one really gets killed.

2 comments:

  1. This game looked like so much fun! I wish I had heard about it sooner so I could have joined :) It's amazing how Facebook and Twitter reached out to so many and encouraged so many participants all around our campus to join! Ah, social media.

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  2. I saw the mention of this game in the Purdue Exponent. I was amused to see some of the gamers around campus unknowingly frightening non-participants on their way to class. :) I was also astounded at the grand numbers that this game drew. Our online communication habits have greatly influenced our academic experience. I believe that participating in social media is a truly beneficial and interactive way to learn!

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