Frequently accused questions
FAQ for people who were definitely “not running.”
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These are the short useful answers. The long chaotic version is called “playing one round.”
01What is Oops, You're Dead!?
A real-world phone tag game where a host creates a play zone, players scan in with phones, and the round turns movement into tags, flags, ghosts, zombies, and bad decisions with a scoreboard.
02Who is this game for?
Teen and adult players in hosted groups who can follow boundaries, listen to the host, use legal crossings, and put real-world safety ahead of game points every time.
03Do I need special equipment?
Players need an Android phone for the current beta. Hosts need either Android Host or Windows Host. Comfortable shoes help. Dramatic excuses are still provided by the player.
04Is this a fitness app?
No. It just happens to involve movement, panic, dodging, and the occasional sprint that you will describe later as “tactical repositioning.”
05What game modes exist?
There are five total modes: Team Elimination, Capture the Flag, Ghost Hunt, Zombie Extraction DLC, and Zombie Tag DLC. Tester access and DLC access may depend on the code or account grant you have.
06Can I host my own game?
Yes. Hosts pick the mode, set the play zone, choose duration and settings, show the join QR, check the lobby, explain boundaries, safe crossings, and the out-of-zone rule, then start the round.
07What happens near the play-zone boundary?
The app shows a warning when a player gets close to the edge of the play zone. If a player goes outside the zone, they have 30 seconds to get back in. If they stay out too long, they are booted from the round.
08Can I play alone?
Some modes work better alone or with a small group, especially Ghost Hunt and Zombie Extraction. Team Elimination, Capture the Flag, and Zombie Tag are built for groups.
09Does it track me all the time?
No. Location is used for live gameplay features while you are using the app and playing or hosting. The public website shows only broad cached activity, not exact player dots, player names, or server names.
10What if GPS or Bluetooth seems wrong?
Stop somewhere safe, look up, and tell the host. GPS and Bluetooth can be weird near buildings, crowds, trees, bad weather, or cranky phone settings. Report repeat problems with the mode, host type, phone model, and what happened.
11How do I become a tester?
Use the Beta page. Internal testing is active right now. Closed Testing has been submitted, but the closed-test links are not active yet. Use the current tester instructions and report bugs from inside the app whenever you can.
12Do I need Discord?
No, but it helps. Discord is where test nights, known issues, install help, and bug follow-up can happen without sending carrier pigeons into traffic.
13Will there be an iPhone version?
Android comes first for beta testing. iPhone support is planned as a future port after the core game, hosting, and online flow are stable enough to stop chewing on wires.
14Can we play in a park, campus, or city block?
Yes, if the host chooses a clear legal play zone and everyone follows the real-world rules. Stay out of private property, roads, transit areas, businesses, and crowded spaces unless you clearly have permission and a safe plan.
15What should a good bug report include?
Use the in-app bug button first. Include the mode, host type, phone model, what you expected, what actually happened, and whether a screenshot or debug log was attached. “It exploded” is useful only if the explosion brought notes.
Tiny responsible bit
Do not turn the sidewalk into a boss fight.
Large play is welcome, including city-block routes, but the real world always wins. The app can warn near the edge of the play zone, but it cannot make the real world safe. Cross only at designated/legal crossings, obey signals, keep your eyes up, watch for traffic, bikes, pedestrians, pets, and obstacles, and stop somewhere safe before checking the phone.