A few tips:
- Use of ear plugs and ear buds with music on is legal.
- Every year, moms or random commercials knock out many players.
- Avoid shopping . . .
- Traveling? Beware of airports, airport shuttles, and airport bars
- It’s okay to ask your taxi/Uber/Lyft to turn off the radio. The customer is always right.
- Turn off your radio. And your TV.
- Do not station surf! Control your surroundings.
- If you hear the song but your friend/partner does not, do not yell, “OH SHIT, WE’RE OUT!” Let your friend/partner stay oblivious and alive. If you feel anxious about their awakening, consider “jumping on the grenade” by clasping your hands over their ears and vacating the area immediately.
- If you dream it you are not out, unless you are playing at some Jedi-cheetah level.
- Before you tell anyone exactly what the game is, reinforce how serious it is to you.
- One strategy we have learned from playing the game for over 20 years is to explain the game, but to name a different song. You will soon learn who your real friends are.
- Don’t tell anyone you are playing unless you absolutely have to. ;^)