How do players switch teams in Zombie 2K?

If a Survivor is hit by a Zombie, that player is infected, calls themselves out, walks to the zombie side of the field, and comes back into play as a Zombie.

How are Zombies eliminated?

Zombies can take multiple body hits, but they are only eliminated when hit in the head. Eliminated Zombies go to the dead box until the end of the game.

If any Survivors are still alive after 10 minutes, humanity is saved and the Survivors win. If all Survivors are infected or eliminated before time runs out, the Zombies win.

Zombie 2K Paintball Game in Rochester, NY

Q: What is Zombie 2K at Performance Paintball?

Zombie 2K is a 10-minute themed paintball game at Performance Paintball in Rochester, NY where players choose to start as Zombies or Survivors. Survivors try to stay alive while Zombies try to infect them.

Why Zombie 2K Is A Crowd Favorite

Zombie 2K feels different from a standard paintball round. It adds story, pressure, role changes, and a survival timer that keeps the whole group locked in from start to finish. It is especially fun for public play players who want something memorable and fast-moving.

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Infection Gameplay

When Survivors get hit, they switch sides and come back as Zombies, which means the threat grows as the game goes on.

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Castle Defense

Survivors begin in the multi-leveled castle and must hold out against increasing pressure from the attacking Zombie team.

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Fast 10-Minute Format

The short time limit keeps the pace intense and gives the round a strong finish as the clock winds down.

Headshot Rule

Zombies can absorb body hits, but a headshot eliminates them, giving Survivors a dramatic movie-style way to fight back.

Mission Briefing

Choose Your Side

Before the game begins, players decide if they want to start as a Zombie or a Survivor. Each role has a very different objective and play style.

Take Your Starting Positions

Zombies begin at the Tower of Terror side of the field, while Survivors start inside the multi-leveled castle and prepare to hold out.

Spread The Infection

Zombies try to hit Survivors with paintballs and infect them. Infected players call themselves out, move to the zombie side, and re-enter the game as Zombies.

Survive The Clock

Zombie 2K lasts 10 minutes. If any Survivors remain alive when time expires, humanity is saved and the Zombies lose.

Tactical Breakdown

Game Style Themed survivor-versus-zombie mission with escalating pressure

Zombie Rule Zombies are only eliminated by a headshot, not regular body hits

Survivor Goal Stay alive for the full 10-minute clock and keep humanity alive

When To Play Featured every Saturday during public play at Performance Paintball

As Survivors get infected, the Zombie team becomes stronger and the pressure rises fast.
The castle gives Survivors defensive structure, but they still need teamwork and movement to survive.
Zombies can keep pushing through body hits, so Survivors have to stay calm and aim well.
Eliminated Zombies go to the Tower of Terror dead box until the game ends.
Zombie 2K works so well because it feels like a mission, not just another basic paintball round.

One Of The Most Unique Paintball Games In Rochester NY

Zombie 2K blends public play paintball with a full survival-movie feel. Players love the infection mechanic, the castle defense setup, and the fact that the game changes shape every minute as more Survivors get turned into Zombies.

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Zombie 2K FAQs

Quick answers for players who want to understand how the infection rules, eliminations, and win conditions work before joining the action.

What is Zombie 2K at Performance Paintball?

Zombie 2K is a 10-minute themed paintball game where players choose to begin as Zombies or Survivors. Survivors try to stay alive inside the castle while Zombies attack and infect them.

How do players switch teams?

If a Survivor is hit and infected, that player calls themselves out, walks to the Zombie side of the field, and re-enters the game as a Zombie trying to infect the remaining Survivors.

How do you eliminate a Zombie?

Zombies can take multiple hits, but they are only eliminated by a headshot. Once eliminated, they go to the dead box and stay there until the game ends.

Who wins Zombie 2K?

If any Survivors are still alive after 10 minutes, humanity is saved and the Survivors win. If the Zombies infect or eliminate all Survivors before time runs out, the Zombies take the game.