Your Garb

You'll be playing an original character in the world of C-Tek, and your garb should reflect the life you've lived. It's OK to take inspiration from Blade Runner, Akira, Edgerunners, or The Matrix, but please don't cosplay as an existing character.

Eye protection

For your safety, C-Tek requires that all participants wear something over their eyes. Whether it's your daily eyeglasses, retro shutter-shades, or motorcycle goggles, all participants must have a barrier to protect their eyeballs from wayward darts.

Food and drinks

Our premier event runs all night, and you'll need to fuel up. Energy bars and wrapped sandwiches are portable food you can eat on the run. A refillable water bottle or canteen will help you stay hydrated without generating a lot of trash.

A Smartphone

C-Tek uses an integrated smartphone web-app. It will run on nearly any Android or iPhone from the last 6 years. If you don't have access to any sort of smartphone, please contact us in advance and we may be able to get you a loaner.

Also recommended:

• A back-up battery. Charging stations will be available in the game area, but it's a good idea to have your own backup.
• 2 charging cables.
• An Otterbox or other sturdy drop-resistant case, or a case with a wrist-strap or lanyard attachment. Branching Worlds LLC is not responsible for damage to your personal property.

A NERF Blaster

All stock NERF blasters manufactured by Hasboro and firing NERF ammunition are acceptable to be used in C-Tek. Third-party manufactured blasters and ammunition, as well as modified blasters and ammunition should fire at a maximum velocity of 120fps, and their use in the game will be decided on a case-by-case basis at check-in time. Check the rules document for restrictions based on the character you're planning to play.

Your Medication

Your health is important to us, and essential to making sure you can have a good experience. Please bring any medication you need to stay well and keep healthy

Comfort items

Running missions all night can take its toll. Consider bringing a bed roll, folding beach recliner, yoga mat, or whatever else you need to be comfortable if you decide you need to lay down for a few hours.

There will be an in-character safe area as well as an out-of-character decompression area for anyone who needs a break from the action.

What to leave at home

Drugs

C-Tek does not allow recreational use of drugs or alcohol during our event. Please leave all recreational substances at home. If you are intoxicated or seen using recreational drugs, you will be asked to leave the event with no refund.

Weapons

Please do not bring firearms, airsoft weapons, paintball guns, blades, or any non-LARP-safe (padded, foam) blunt weapons into the gaming area. If you brandish a weapon which is not LARP-safe, you will be asked to leave the event with no refund, and refused service from future Branching Worlds events.