Hey Halifax: Get ready, because along with OptimusMontreal, we will also be graced this weekend by the presence of fellow London ex-pat, Star DT, and she's gonna bring it!

The Run-Down: Star has proposed a mega-game of Manhunt in downtown Halifax. The proposed date and time is this Saturday, July 10th, 11pm. Everyone interested in participating (and EVERYONE is invited) should meet at 10pm, at the John Street House which is located conveniently at 2452 John Street. For more information please call 446-4203.

And now, the details:

Dearest Haligonians,

Have you ever heard of MANHUNT? No, silly, not the gay-sex phone line, the NUMBER ONE outdoor gaming PHENOMENON that is currently taking over my beloved HQ of TORONTO ONTARIO!

MANHUNT is unlike anything you've ever experienced. Simultaneously terrifying, exciting, electrifying and a good source of exercise, too, MANHUNT is, at its core, an ULTIMATE version of TAG crossed with HIDE AND GO SEEK. Trust me, you will love it.

I am writing you to suggest that you, and all of your friends, partake in MANHUNT GOES EAST : THE HALIFAX HUNT, with me. First, you'll have to decide on an area. Previous MANHUNTing experience dictates that the best playing grounds are in urban areas based on a grid system, with many alleyways and sneaky hiding spots. The playing ground must be big: about ten minutes walking distance squared (ten min from North boundary to South boundary, ten minutes from East boundary to West boundary). You will have to decide on that for me, because I've never been, you know? And now, the rules:

MANHUNT begins in a kincounter circle, everyone puts a foot in and one person does inky pinky ponkey or some such rhyme. When the kincounter stops on you, RUN AWAY! But do not hide. Just sneak. Eventually everyone will be out, sneaking and running around. TRUST NO ONE! One person is "it". That person will search you out. When you are tagged, you also become it! And the fun begins. Its can hunt in packs, or alone, with a game-plan or without. Nothing except personal property is out of bounds (you can go in bars, you can not hide in your friends' house(s)). Around every corner an it could be lurking, your heart is guaranteed to RACE! IT IS ENTHRALLING!

Arm band of your own design must be worn to designate your status as MANHUNT player vs. regular citizen (during game only).

A message from MANHUNT TORONTO instigator, Matt Collins, regarding armbands and ranks...

If there's a design, you are a "Coolio".
If it is neatly sewn, you are "Solid".
If it is one of the crappy ones I have on hand for people who neglected to bring their own, you are an "Uncooligan".

PLEASE DISTRIBUTE WIDELY AND

LET'S GET EXCITED ABOUT THE THINGS THAT MATTER!!!

Star DT
star@wavelengthtoronto.com
(the HUNT is on!)