CH 02 · THE RULES OF THE NIGHT

Four games. Two teams. One empty mall.

Everything you need to know before you sneak out: how the night runs, how the games are played, how winners are picked and what to wear.

PLAY ▶ A CURFEW NIGHT, MINUTE BY MINUTE
9:45DoorsID check, waiver, team wristband.
10:00Lights outRound 1: Capture the Flag.
10:40Round 2Fugitive.
11:15Round 3Kick the Can.
11:40FinaleTag, double points.
11:59ChampionsThen a VHS-era movie and snacks.
Times are a typical night. Your night's exact schedule comes with your ticket.
◀◀ REWIND

The games, in detail

ROUND 1 · 35 MINSP

Capture the Flag

Each team guards a flag in its own wing. Tagged on enemy turf? You're in jail until a teammate tags you out.

WIN: bring their flag home. 3 points per capture.
ROUND 2 · 30 MINSP

Fugitive

One team runs, one team hunts. Fugitives get a two-minute head start to reach the safe zone across the mall.

WIN: 1 point per fugitive home free or caught. Then swap.
ROUND 3 · 25 MINSP

Kick the Can

The can sits in the food court. Seekers jail everyone they spot. One clean kick frees the whole jail.

WIN: points for every kick and every jailbreak.
FINALE · 20 MINSP

Tag

A few players start as It. Get tagged and you're It too, until the whole mall is chasing the last few.

WIN: last players untagged score double.
HOW PRIZES WORK

Living in the past finally pays

Every night has a real cash prize, set and announced before tickets go on sale and paid for by Past Curfew or a sponsor. It doesn't grow or shrink with the number of players. Win your night to earn a spot in your city's $10,000 final.

Read the Prize Rules →
City Final$10,000
Squad of the Night$[NIGHT PRIZE]
Last One Untagged$[PRIZE]
Best 90s fit[PRIZE]

Bring

  • Your ID (21+, no exceptions)
  • Running shoes
  • Dark clothes, or your loudest 90s fit
  • Your ticket QR code

Leave at home

  • Your own flashlight (Fugitive cops get ours)
  • Big bags (there's a free bag check)
  • Anything you'd hate to lose in a sprint

House rules

  • Two-finger tags only, no tackles
  • Stay inside the marked zones
  • Refs have the final call
  • Don't touch the stores

Before you sneak out

Still stuck? Email us at hello@[YOURDOMAIN].

TICKETS + THE LIST

Does it cost anything to join the list?

Nope. The list is free. List members hear about dates first and get first dibs on tickets when their city unlocks.

Can I get a refund on a ticket?

Full refunds up to [REFUND WINDOW] before your night. After that, you can transfer your ticket to a friend.

Can my squad play together?

Yes. Squad tickets put up to 6 of you on the same team, guaranteed.

THE NIGHT

Do I need to be athletic?

Nope. Some players sprint, some are master hiders. Every game has a role for both.

Can I come solo?

Plenty of people do. You'll be on a team before the lights go out.

Is there alcohol?

[ALCOHOL POLICY BY VENUE]. Players who seem impaired sit out the games.

SAFETY

Is it safe?

Trained refs, venue security on site, marked play zones, first aid on hand and a signed waiver for every player.

Is it accessible?

Every game has non-running roles. Email us before your night and we'll set you up.

PRIZES

Does my ticket pay for the prizes?

No. Prizes are fixed, announced before tickets go on sale, and covered by Past Curfew or a sponsor. Your ticket pays for the night.

How does the $10,000 City Final work?

Win a Curfew Night in your city and your squad qualifies for that season's City Final. The final pays $10,000 to the winning squad. Full details are in the Prize Rules.