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Who are the runners and where are they?
Check the runners' pages here to learn more about them. During the game they are running around the streets and alleyways of the city - whatever the weather. All the features you see in the virtual world reflect those of the real city

How many runners are there?
There are six but only three run at one time.

How do the runners know where I am?
The runners carry a handheld computer connected to a Global Positioning System receiver. The handheld computer is part of a wireless network. This means that wherever the runners go they are connected to each other and to the virtual world. They can see all the players on their screen.

What is GPS?
The Global Positioning System was developed by the United States military. It uses 24 satellites to provide an estimate of your location and works on most parts of the earth’s surface. The satellites beam radio signals to earth and if a GPS receiver can see enough satellites then it can produce a fix on your position.

What is the audio?
It’s a live transmission of everything that is said between the runners on their walkie talkies.

What happens when the runner sees me?
If the runner gets within 5m of your location then you are “seen” and your game is over. The runner announces the sighting and takes a photo of the exact spot where they saw you.

Due to the number of players online the announcement may take some time for you to hear it, please be patient. Within a day or two, those photos will be on this site and you can search for yourself to find where you were caught.