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2025 EVENT SCHEDULE

March 7th - 9th

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May 2nd - 4th

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October 17th - 19th

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CAST INFO PAGE

This page will house all informaton for cast members of the NUKE TOWN event. This will be updated regularly with information so please refer back often. Thank you for being part of SMUGGLERS RUNS and creating an immersive experience.

NUKE TOWN ADDRESS

Lazy G Ranch

11175 Lakeview Ave., Lucerne Valley, CA. 92356

PHONE

Russ Taylor

949.701.9210
Tyler Vanderwel

‭(909) 248-5771‬

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LET YOUR CHARACTER COME TO LIFE

HELP BRING THE STORY TO LIFE

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Join the Adventure of a Lifetime!

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to volunteer to be part of the SMUGGLERS RUNS: Project Starfire Nuke Town event—a fully immersive, post-apocalyptic experience where you will help bring an intense, action-packed storyline to life. Showcase your incredible costume and bring your character to life. This interactive event combines off-road challenges, live-action role-playing, and a rich narrative where participants must navigate through treacherous terrain, face off with enemy factions, and engage in high-stakes missions.

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What to Expect:

  • Immersive Storytelling: You will play a key part in a dynamic, evolving storyline where participants must work together to complete missions and survive.

  • Action-Packed Checkpoints: At each location, you’ll engage with participants in character-driven scenes, such as intense shootouts, interrogations, and high-stakes negotiations.

  • Interactive Engagement: As a cast member, you will create thrilling interactions, push participants to think on their feet, and fully immerse them in the world of Nuke Town.

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What We Need from You:

  • A strong commitment to staying in character throughout the event. There are no memorized lines but we ask that you are comfortable with improve and interaction with the players.

  • Enthusiasm for engaging with participants and making the world of Smugglers Runs come to life.

  • Ability to follow event guidelines and work with fellow cast members and staff to create a seamless experience.

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Join Us:

Become part of a unique event that combines thrilling off-road adventures with the power of live-action storytelling. If you're ready to take on a character and dive into a world of post-apocalyptic excitement, we want to hear from you! You will receive free entry into the event, catered breakfast, lunch and dinner, exclusive cast souvenirs and access to the video and photo content for your personal use.

Sign Up Today!
Must be 18 or older, have transportation to and from the venue, have your own camping gear to use on site, agree to the event policies and agree to have fun. For more information or to join our cast, please submit the form.

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MISSION WEBPAGE

The mission webpage has all the details of the event for each checkpoint with the location, tasks that are to be performed by the teams and the story line audio overview. Please familiarize yourself with this page so you understand what the checkpoints are and what is happening during the event.

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CAST SCENE ASSIGNMENT

The cast info assignment page has the list of each person participating in the event with the respecitve location that they will need to be at the location as well as the estimated times for each scene to take place. Review the scenes above in the "MISSION WEBPAGE" 

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ON X ROUTE

Getting to the location follow the map. To see the checkpoints please download ON X maps app in the app store and download the following link to view the location of all the checkpoints and the route for the off roading. 

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CAST INTERACTIONS

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As a reminder we aim to create an immersive post apocalyptic experience and ask that all cast members maintain "character" when interacting with participants. Included are a few tips to remember when in character in scene and when interacting in NUKE TOWN.

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  • Stay in Character at All Times
    Fully embrace your role, including speech, body language, and attitude. Use the dialect, tone, and personality traits of your character, whether you’re a hardened warrior, a sly trader, or a mysterious hacker. Never break character in front of participants, even if something goes wrong.

  • Engage with the Storyline
    Know the story behind your character and how it ties into the larger narrative. Reference key events, factions, or important characters to keep the participants connected to the overarching mission. Drop hints or make cryptic comments to deepen the experience.

  • Use Props and Set Pieces Actively
    Interact with any props or set pieces around you, whether it’s handling a tool, adjusting a piece of tech, or gesturing to objects in your environment. This physical interaction brings your character and the setting to life for participants.

  • Personalize Interactions with Participants
    Address participants directly, calling out their actions or items they’ve collected. If they’ve accomplished something earlier, reference it. If they’re new, make them feel like they’re stepping into a real, dynamic world. This makes the participants feel like their actions truly matter.

  • Create Urgency and Real Stakes
    Speak as though the mission at hand is urgent and essential to survival or victory. Use intense dialogue, and keep the participants on edge. For example, “Time is running out, and if you don’t move fast, Master Blaster’s reign could crumble!”

  • React to Participant Decisions
    Adapt your responses based on what participants do or say. If they ask questions, provide answers in character. If they make mistakes, acknowledge them in a way that fits the narrative. This makes the participants feel their decisions have real consequences in the story.

  • Encourage Collaboration and In-Game Decisions
    Push participants to think, make decisions, and collaborate. Say things like, “You’ll need more than brute strength to solve this one,” or, “There’s more to this than meets the eye—are you willing to trade?” This challenges participants to engage and think like their characters in the world.

SCHEDULE (SUBECT TO CHANGE)

FRIDAY

  • 10:00 AM- NUKE TOWN OPEN FOR CAST ENTRY AND SET UP.

  • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: PARTICIPANT Registration Open- Driver Load Out kit- Camp set up 

  • 5:00 PM- Cast Meeting in the Saloon

  • 6:00 PM: Nuke Town Opens to participants - Missions Begin

  • 8:00 PM: Raptor Ridge Run- Night Ops presented by Baja Designs- Intel to General Cable

  • 10:00 PM: Hang out in Nuke Town for Gambling in the Saloon!

  • 11:00 PM Nuke Town goes to sleep

SATURDAY

6:30-7:30am- Saturday Morning registration

 

7:00 AM - Breakfast Served- GRAB AND GO TO DEATH RACE TO GET INTO POSITION 

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7:30 AM - Cast CONVOY TO DEATH RACE

Gather for the final briefing and scene practice at lake bed

 

8:00 AM - Death Race Begins  

Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping start to the day as the Death Race kicks off!

 

9:30 AM - Nuke Town Missions Commence  

Teams return to Nuke Town and Dive into the action as missions begin. Teamwork and strategy are key!

 

11:30am- Lunch provided in NUKE TOWN  

Take a break and recharge with a delicious lunch 

 

1:00 PM - Missions in Nuke Town II  

Continue the adventure with more thrilling missions in Nuke Town.

 

2:00 PM - Teams Leave on Second Off-Road Loop  

Hit the trails for the second off-road loop, exploring new challenges and scenery.

 

6:00 PM - Final Scene in Nuke Town  

Gather for an exciting final scene that promises to be a memorable highlight!

 

7:00 PM - Dinner in Nuke Town

Enjoy a well-deserved dinner with fellow participants and cast members.

 

8:00 PM - Awards Ceremony  

Celebrate the achievements of the day and recognize outstanding performances!

 

9:00 PM - Hang Out in Nuke Town Around the Fire  

Unwind and share stories around the fire as we wrap up an exhilarating day!

SUNDAY

Pack out and depart NUKE TOWN at your leisure- Off property by 3pm

Check radiation levels before returning to real life

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