COVID 19 and Flu Policies (Last updated Fall 2025)
We follow CDC guidelines when possible. Our goal is to prevent Kishar becomming a vector for common contagious diseases, and to keep our players safe and healthy. If you are sick, symptomatic for COVID or have been asked to quarantine due to exposure, PLEASE STAY HOME. Nothing that happens at this game is worth risking the health of someone else. Embodying Mudita means having concern for other people's health and safety.
Encouraged Vaccinations - COVID and Flu
We highly encourage all players who can to get the most recently approved COVID booster: CDC Guidelines for Booster shots. Most insurance providers will reduce the cost to you significantly (or entirely). Adults who are uninsured or underinsured may be eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine through the Indiana Adult Vaccine Program. Find participating health care providers on the Indiana Department of Health’s website.
Since the new US policies on vaccination have made it more difficult to get vaccines, we no longer require them to come to Kishar. Instead, we will reward players who take these important steps to help protect everyone at game. Getting your annual COVID shot will be rewarded with 50 Kismet, and getting your annual flu shot will be rewarded with 25 Kismet. We try our best to be accommodating of people of all abilities and health concerns, including the immunocompromised, which is why we take vaccination so seriously.
Email Proof of Vaccination
Players who wish to receive the Kismet bonuses above must send the Organizers proof of vaccination electronically. Please send your proof ("Date of Birth" may be omitted) to the Organizer email (kisharmarshals(at)gmail.com). We no longer retain this information in a central place. If your actual name isn't your legal name, please let us know so we can use the correct name for you at events.
Mask Wearing
There is no mask mandate at Kishar. However, we encourage anyone who wants to mask to do so, and recommend N95/KN95 masks. If you want to mask, bring a new mask for every day of the Event. Disposable masks will be available at game when supplies allow. Being rude to people who are masking is not acceptable.