Now zombies are eating U-Minn. students

Zombie madness has already spread through Winona State, and now it's hitting the University of Minnesota.

The Pioneer Press writes that a three day game of tag -- "Humans vs. Zombies" -- starts tonight and will involve about 200 people.

As the paper explains it, the game seems to have a few differences from the one in Winona:

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The goal: "Human" players must survive the weekend, fending off "zombies" with Nerf guns and balled-up sock grenades. Meanwhile, the zombies must tag the humans every 24 hours to survive.

The organizer? The Minnesota Association for Zombie Enthusiasts student group, who else?

Read all about the game, rules sign-ups and more here.