SURVIVOR IN YOUR CITY

Survivor Hoboken will be an 11-day social competition (4/3 to 4/13) with daily challenges and tribal councils until 1 person is crowned the sole survivor of Hoboken, NJ.

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Rules SUmmary

Survivor Hoboken will be played similar to your favorite reality TV show Survivor without the cameras, grueling conditions, and living together. The game will run over the course of 11 days starting April 3rd at 7:00PM and going until Sunday April 11th. There will be 1 to 2 tribal councils per day in which people will be continuously eliminated from the game until we are down to a final 3. Tribal Councils and challenges will be held in NON working hours (outside of Monday-Friday 9 to 5) and may be held in person or via Google Meets. You can see the full schedule of challenges/tribal councils at this link (SEE FULL SCHEDULE). 

There may be hidden immunity idols, backstabbing, and twists! If you’ve ever dreamed of being on Survivor or love the game of Survivor, this is your chance to play! This is designed to play the game of Survivor that we all know and love and bring people together in the community. 

This is not a video production, no show will be produced from this. You will be required to sign a waiver.

HOW TO APPLY

01

Fill out the Google Form Below

This should take 5-10 minutes and will ask you questions about why you are interested in playing Survivor Hoboken.

02

Complete 10 Minute Interview

This will be a phone call with the game host, Matt Carlson, to learn more about you and why you want to participate!

03

Final Cast Announced

You will be emailed by the game master by Monday, March 31st, whether or not you have been selected to be one of the 14 Survivor Hoboken participants. There will be a $50 entry fee (first 3 players eliminated will get money back), and you must sign a waiver.

FAQ's

  • What do I get if I win? The winner will get $250 cash and the title of Hoboken Season 1 SOLE SURVIVOR.
 
  • Does it cost anything? There is a $50 (venmo) entry fee to participate in Survivor Hoboken. If you are one of the first 3 people voted out, you will get your money back. This money will be used to fund the challenges and prize for the winner.
 
  • Is there hidden immunity idols? Maybe…. see the full rules to the game here (Link to Rule Book)
 
  • What if I can’t make a challenge or tribal council? The game is condensed into 11 days and all challenges and tribal councils are designed to be outside of normal working hours so that everyone CAN be fully present and involved in the game. If you cannot make a challenge, your team will pay the price. If you can’t make a tribal council, than you will NOT be able to vote, and you can be voted out.
 
  • What are the challenges like? The challenges can be at home or in person, see examples of challenges here (Challenge Examples).