Side A
Runners
Stay untagged until time runs out. Hide, keep moving, trust nobody.
- Five-minute head start
- Hide in one spot or keep moving
- Tagged? You join the Hunters
Winner: the last Runner caught
McMaster University Hamilton, ON
Mac Manhunt
Campus-wide hide and seek, played after dark. Run, hide, and outlast the hunters.
You can run.
You can hide.
But not forever.
Skip introWhat is Mac Manhunt?
Mac Manhunt is McMaster's campus-wide game of hide and seek, played after dark. One horn. Two sides. Every shadow on campus is fair game, and two players take the night: the last runner caught and the hunter with the most tags.
- 5minHead startfor Runners to vanish
- 2SidesRunners and Hunters
- 2Winnerslast Runner caught, Hunter with the most tags
How it works
One night. Four steps.
No experience needed. If you can walk, you can play. If you can hide, you might win.
Pick your side
Hunt or be hunted
Side B
Hunters
Find and tag every Runner before the clock hits zero.
- Marked with maroon armbands
- Any touch counts as a tag
- Every tag grows the pack
Winner: the Hunter with the most tags
Game modes
Pick your poison
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Classic
Most played
Hunters tag Runners. Tagged Runners join the hunt. Last one standing wins.
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Jailbreak
Teamwork
Tagged Runners go to jail. Sneak in and tag the jail to set everyone free.
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Blackout
Halloween only
Lights out. Hunters carry the only flashlights on the field.
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Duos
Bring a friend
Run in pairs. If one of you gets tagged, you both go down.
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Bounty
Advanced
Every Hunter gets one secret target. Tag the wrong Runner and you sit out a round.
Rules of engagement
Six rules. No exceptions.
They keep every hunt fair, fun and safe. Break one and you're out for the round.
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R/01
Stay inside the boundary
The game area is outdoor campus grounds only. Leave the zone and you're out.
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R/02
No buildings, no wheels
No hiding indoors or in cars, and no bikes, scooters or skateboards.
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R/03
Any tag counts
A light touch anywhere is a tag. No tackling, grabbing or pushing.
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R/04
Roads are out of bounds
Never cross a road mid-chase. Stop, look, and let the chase go.
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R/05
Honour system, through HUNTR
Tagged? Log it in the HUNTR app right away. No hiding it and no arguing with the tag.
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R/06
Respect campus and the neighbourhood
Stay off gardens, private property and construction zones, and keep it quiet near homes and residences.
Schedule
Upcoming hunts
Hunts start at dusk and run about an hour and a half. Show up ten minutes early to check in and get your armband.
Round two
Hunt #2
Back for round two. New players welcome. We'll walk through the rules before the horn.
Halloween special
Blackout Hunt
Costumes encouraged. Hunters get flashlights, and Runners get nothing but the dark.
Last one before exams
Final Hunt of the Term
One last run before exam season. Bragging rights carry over until January.
No hunts on the calendar right now. Follow us on Instagram to hear about the next one first.
Past games
Caught on camera
Every hunt so far. Tap one to see its photos, and tag us in yours.
FAQ
Common questions
Still wondering about something? Message us on Instagram and an exec will get back to you.
Do I need to be fast?
No. Some of the best players barely run at all. Hiding is a strategy, and patience wins more nights than speed.
What should I bring?
Shoes with grip, a charged phone with HUNTR installed, and some water. We handle the armbands and the boundary map.
Is it safe to play at night?
Every hunt has execs on the field, a clear boundary and a strict no-roads rule. If anyone gets hurt or lost, the game stops.
Can I come alone?
Most people do. Within a few minutes you'll be on a team, or being hunted by one.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Check our Instagram on the day. Any delays or cancellations are posted there first.