Michigan Monster Game 2024 (MMG2024) - July 25-28h (thu-sun) 2024

[Matt Drown]

2024, I cut and pasted in the title from last year, and can't change it.

New owners, but still BYOP including firststrike (smoke must be purchased there)

7/25 - Thursday - "Shields" - 5-8pm, registration opens at 3pm (Shields allowed, doesn't say anything about magfed only)
7/26 - Friday - "Armageddon" - 5-8pm, registration opens at 3pm
7/27 - Saturday - 9am-5pm game, break for lunch from 1-2pm, registration opens at 7am. Hour earlier then past years, but forced 1hour break.
7/28 - Sunday - 9am-2pm, then 3-3:30pm final battle, 7am opening.

They added an hour of play on Sunday, and put in a forced lunch break on Saturday.

https://irp.cdn-website.com/c5355ce2/files/uploaded/MONSTER_GAME_2024_Schedule_and_Rule1.pdf

Renegades in some form or another will be there for at least the weekend.

[SignOfZeta]

Thank the lord for the end of magfed only days.

The “shields” thing is certainly interesting. Presumably one needs Facebook to learn WTF they are talking about. I see no details on the webpage.

A four day event with “after work” scheduling on the weekdays is pretty cool.

I’ll be there at least one day, hopefully two.

[Archdogg]

We will be there all 4 days again this year. Looking like we will be about 20 deep. Last year shields was fun. It was basically attacking and defending the castle but with shields. Rules for shields was no clear shields or windows/barrel holes. They were not really any size requirements either. Had a good time playing it.

[SignOfZeta]

Man…I don’t have a single gun I can shoot one-handed. That’s pretty cool though.

[Archdogg]

My son used his revolver and I hid behind him.

[SignOfZeta]

I just noticed that in preregistration, if you want to buy paint, you can only choose GI or Fireball, no Valken or anyone else. It may have been that way last year since I didn’t prereg but it’s new to me.

Graffit is $60 from Amazon so no big deal, but I appreciated the variety.

[Archdogg]

They have new owners so that might be why less variety this year, but I'm not sure.

[ChoSanJuan]

I've got so much paint left over from other tournaments and big games, I don't think I'll even need to buy paint. Even with the crew we are bringing, it'll be more than enough paint. I hope we burn through all of it. LOL

[Roger7pball]

We’ll be there! Either parked in the VIP lot or campground with SoMichArmy guys.

[Archdogg]

We should try to get an MCB picture.

[ChoSanJuan]

With Intent will be there for at least 3 days! 🐼

[PBGunny]

Looks like this will be the last Monster Game. Going to try and go up for at least Saturday. I don't think I can afford to get hotel rooms for a weekend.

[Matt Drown]

FYI, here's the facebook text about "last" MMG:

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Monster Game is at its final chapter and opening up for a new Game that will be announced at our Award Ceremony at this years Monster Game.
What we can tell you now is that the name may change but the game will still be the awesome BYOP game you love! So stay tuned and we look forward to seeing you in July!
Join us for the legendary and final Monster Game at Hell Survivors Paintball
July 25th-28th!
This isn't just any game—it's the oldest running paintball game in the world, and this year marks the grand finale!
Bring Your Own Paint (BYOP) and dive into the epic battles, thrilling challenges, and unforgettable moments. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie, this is the event you don't want to miss. You will regret it!!!
Let's make history together one last time!
Grab your gear, rally your friends, and let's paint the town!

[nuclear zombie]

Looks like they're going to replace it with a new game, it will be interesting to see if it's a new format or just a rebranding.

So far I'm not a fan of the 4 day format, the last two times we've had to kick squatters out of the campsite we paid for since we can't make it until Friday. This wasn't a problem when it was a 3 day format.

[SignOfZeta]

I wouldn’t be super surprised if they turned some more of the field into camping stuff. If they do that then “Monster” would maybe need to be redefined since the field will have shrunk.

[Roger7pball]

The new owners have owned the “Terrorfied Forest” attraction in Pinckney for years. I believe they are moving it to Hell Survivors property which would shrink the field a bit.

[SignOfZeta]

I just noticed something…when you’re offered field paint on registration they refer to it as “Death Ball” rather than the usual Fireball.

I wonder if the fill has changed color? Or maybe this is just something to help establish a change in ownership.

[Matt Drown]

Or just something with requirements/restrictions on the new ownership. Or the new owners have "Terrified Forest", and may just be theming to their business (as you said). Couple news articles behind paywalls when searching.