Manhunt X

— The Ultimate 24/7 Water Tag Game —

May 9th to 23nd, 2025
Eindhoven

Your phone buzzes. You get the coordinates of a dark corner of the city. A contact hands you your first assignment:

A name, a face, and a location.
...and as you pull out a weapon, you realize the hunt is real! Will you survive, or will they survive you?

Forget James Bond, forget Vincent Vega, forget Léon, The Client has chosen you. Your mission, should you accept it, is to prove you are the most cunning, relentless, and strategic hunter in the city.

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What to expect?

Become a secret agent for two weeks. While you go about your normal day job, you are also on a mission! A hunter on the lookout, armed with your water weapon.

At the start of the game, on Friday night, you will be called to a secret location, where the Client will provide you with a classified envelope containing your first assignment:

  • A code name 'X'
  • A mugshot
  • The last known home and work/study location of your target
  • and your standard-issue water weapon

From that moment on, you are a hunter on a mission!

You'll go about your normal life - heading to work, class, or the gym - but now with a new objective: stay alive and eliminate your target.

During the game, the Client will issue new assignments to all active agents. These are small tests of your skill, courage, and commitment to the Network. You might be sent to a specific place in the city to retrieve a clue, deliver a message, or unlock new intel. You'll need to stay sharp - your hunter might be lurking nearby.

Expect around 7 missions over the course of the game. Each is time-sensitive, but you'll usually have about 24 hours to complete it. They're designed to fit into your day without disrupting it - and to give you just the right amount of thrill.

Water gun ready for action

Join The Network

The Client is assembling a covert network of a maximum of 100 players… and you can become a member of The Network! If you sign up, you are no longer just a person - you are X - a resilient hunter with a deadly mission!

The Mission

Make wet, not war! Find your assigned target and eliminate them with your water gun. But be warned: someone is also coming for you!

But what will be your strategy? Go on the offense and track down and eliminate as many targets as possible, or play it safe and lay low until only a few players remain?

For 14 days - 24/7 - the hunt is on! The game continues until only one X remains by nightfall of the final Friday. You might get wet, and you might crack some special missions along the way. Stay alert!

The Reward

The primary prize goes to the last X standing. The Client will award you €350 in cash, fame, and the respect of the entire Network!

A secondary prize will go to the hunter who tracked down the most victims during the 2 weeks.

After the completion of the game, we will all meet at a secret hideout and drink to our wildest kills and craziest stories.

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Limited Spots, Don't Miss Out!

Manhunt X is the ultimate city adventure game and an unique experience. Spots are limited, so don't wait. Disappear into the game before it disappears on you.

Think You Can Handle the Heat?

If you're ready to blend in, break away, and play for real, hit that register button. A few days before the event, you'll receive your first mission briefing. Until then… trust no one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements to join The Network?

Requirements to register:

  • In good physical and mental condition
  • Provide a recent mugshot
  • Have a home or work/study location within the city limits
  • Must be 18+
  • Network sign-up fee is €35.-*

* Student discount of 20% if you hold up your student ID in your mugshot photo (do not cover the face with it).

How can I identify my target?

The Client will provide you with an encrypted briefing about your target containing their code name, their mugshot, their home address, and their work address. One or both of these addresses have to be in the city limits. This is your first lead. Maybe you are able to reveal more information about their movement patterns and habits.

How do I eliminate my target?

A single splash with the standard-issue water gun is enough to eliminate your target. However, targets are allowed to defend themselves with umbrellas, newspapers, or other makeshift shields.

What happens after I eliminate my target?

Once you've successfully eliminated your target by getting them wet, they're out of the game. Both you and your target must report to The Client to confirm the elimination. After confirmation, their target becomes yours — and the hunt continues.

But be warned: as The Network thins, those who remain are sharper, stealthier, and far more dangerous.

Can I shoot the person hunting me with my water gun?

Good question! If you notice someone is on your heels and you can clearly get them wet before they get you, they are incapacitated for 24 hours. Such successful defense strikes are to be reported to The Client.

What happens after the end of the game?

On Saturday, after the final execution, all players are invited to location X to celebrate, share legendary takedown stories, and honor the last 'X' standing.

What if multiple players survive?

If no clear winner emerges by the final phase, the game escalates into DeathMatch Protocol. The details are classified until the protocol is initiated.

Can I leave the city during the game?

From May 9-23, players must be in the city at least once per day to be part of The Network. One 48-hour absence can be requested from The Client. After your elimination you are free to 'ghost' wherever you like. The after party on the 24th of May is free to join for all players, dead or alive.

Are there any safe zones?

Yes. Public transport, lecture halls, and offices are designated safe zones — eliminations are not allowed there.

Entering someone's private property or workplace without explicit permission is considered trespassing and is illegal.

How will we communicate?

The Client communicates via Telegram, email, and phone. Failure to respond within 8 hours may result in expulsion from The Network.

What if someone breaks the rules?

The Client has your ID, address, and phone number. Rule breakers and rogues will be handled appropriately, up to and including disqualification from the game and being reported to the authorities. In The Network—you play fair or face the consequences.

What happens with my personal information?

We respect your privacy. We know it's important not to share personal information online — that's why only players assigned to find you will get limited, encrypted access to your addresses. Nothing is ever made public; your data is used only for the game and handled in line with GDPR and all data is deleted after the event. You can separately sign up for our newsletter if you want to stay on our list for future updates.

Will more details be provided?

Yes. Your mission briefing will be delivered in person, and your envelope will contain all necessary information. Until then, the full details remain classified.