Contestant Checklist
Survivor at Home Checklist
1- Prepare Your Devices
2- Submit a Profile Picture
3- Submit a Short Video
4- Prepare Your Email Account & Inbox
5- Submit Payment
6- Jenga Blocks*
7- Paper & Writing Utensils
8- Optional Extras: Fun Outfits & Props!
*Survivor at Home usually includes a challenge where we stack Jenga blocks end on end, 10 blocks high (you should practice this). For this challenge, you will need to maneuver your computer and webcam so that everything is visible. You may want to have a coffee-stand/side-table available.
You must have a classic set of Jenga blocks in good condition (not a knock-off version).
Device Setup
You need a reliable computer to play, as well as a second device (another computer, your phone, or a tablet).
The computer is used primarily for Zoom, searching the website for advantages, emails, and voting. You may also choose to use Discord on your computer, for the times of socializing before a vote.
Important: Please download Zoom and Discord on BOTH devices beforehand.
Pro Tip: We’ve had people voted out early in past seasons because of a technical matter. Make sure your internet is reliable in the place you are going to play, charge your devices, and test your audio and camera on both devices.
Pro Tip #2: If you are using any wireless devices (e.g. headphones), take into consideration that the battery may not last all night.
Profile Picture
Please email a picture of yourself for the cast page on the website. It needs to be a portrait format (up and down).
We will also post the bio info you submitted with your application form. If you want to change any of this information, just let us know.
Short Video Clip
We need a short video clip of each contestant for the season intro video.
The video must be in landscape format (not up and down), and should be no more than 10 seconds.
Important: The sound will be muted and a song will be playing, so it’s just the footage we are looking for.
Please email this to: survivorathome@gmail.com
Here’s an example from a previous season:
Email Setup
During the weekend you will need to use your email often (e.g. we may send a clue to an advantage there). Make sure to add survivorathome@gmail.com as a contact so it doesn’t go to junk-mail, and prepare your inbox accordingly so that you don’t miss any of our emails.
If you plan on using a different email during the event than the one you used on your application form, let us know ASAP.
Payment
The cost is $40/person CAD, plus any additional supply costs you may need (e.g. the Jenga blocks, paper and writing utensils, etc…).
Please send an e-transfer to: survivorathome@gmail.com or Paypal: @ironsideandrew
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