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Guilds are formed with multiple players, with the opportunity available at all times to use the Guild Randomizer button in-app to find a spot in a guild. In order to join a guild prior to the start of the current month’s gauntlet game, you will need to use this button from between 00:01 MHQ time on the 1st of the month and 23:59 on the 2nd of the month. However, any activity a player has done during the gauntlet game period will count towards the challenges once a player joins a guild, so any previous efforts will still count for guild mates who join guilds after the current month’s gauntlet game starts at 00:01 MHQ time on the 3rd of the month.
While guilds previously required exactly 10 players to earn rewards, players can now compete with fewer players if desired for a maximum of 10 players per guild. Though players who are not currently in a guild can join a guild until the 12th of each month, once a player has joined a guild for the month, they are unable to leave that guild. If a new player joins a guild on the 11th but they have not met the same current level individual requirements as the rest of the guild, then the guild will not be able to level up until the new guild member catches up.
How To Join A Guild
Joining a guild is an easy process, though players should be sure to join a guild with similar guild level goals (for more information, read How to Create a Guild). Simply pull up the Munzee map on your phone and tap on the orange Gauntlet Games button. This will pull up information regarding the current or upcoming gauntlet game depending on the time of the month.
Tap on the “Join a Guild” button to browse for guilds using a list. Or you can select “Find a Random Guild” to have a random guild chosen for you. These options can be done at any point, regardless of whether or not a gauntlet game is currently in progress.
Browsing & Searching Guilds
When choosing the option to browse for guilds, you’ll be able to sort the list of guilds by their level goal. This indicates which level the entire guild is aiming to achieve. Casual Guilds are less focused on reaching a specific level and more focused on having fun, learning the game together, and playing with friends and family.
If you’re new to the game, it would be best to join a Casual Guild or Level 1 guild. Once you’re ready for a challenge, you can move up to search for higher level guilds. Keep in mind that while Gauntlet Games is a friendly competition, some of the higher level guilds take gameplay very serious, so it’s best not to join a higher level guild unless you are confident you can meet your individual contribution requirements.
If you see a guild with a “Join” button, then you may tap it to join immediately. If the guild has a “Request” button instead, then you may only send a request to join, which must be approved by a Guild Leader. You can also join a guild by accepting an invitation, sent by the Guild Leader, to be a part of the guild. Just keep in mind that once you join a guild, you will be locked into that guild until the current gauntlet game has ended. So make sure to choose wisely!
Finding A Random Guild
If you don’t have a specific guild in mind, you can use the option to “Find a Random Guild.” Pressing this button will pull up a guild at random that has vacancies. You can review the guild and request permission to join if the guild is to your liking. If you do not wish to join the guild, you can press the “Randomize Guild” button at the bottom of the page to have another guild pulled up at random.
You can repeat this process as many times as desired until you find a guild that suits your preference. Remember that you will need to have your request to join accepted before officially becoming a member of the guild.
Player Level Restrictions
Players should keep in mind that there are level restrictions for joining guilds.
Level 1 Goal = Level 10+ Players only
Level 2 Goal = Level 20+ Players only
Level 3 Goal = Level 30+ Players only
Level 4 Goal = Level 40+ Players only
Level 5 Goal = Level 50+ Players only
This means that players will get an error if they try to join or request to join a guild if they do not meet the level requirement. The only way to get around this is to have a guild leader invite you to a guild. This one scenario would bypass the level restriction.
Additionally, anyone can join Casual Guilds, as there is no level restriction for them.
Accepting A Request To Join A Guild
After tapping on any Gauntlet Games button, a new yellow "You've been invited!" button will appear at the top. Tap on that to see a list of guilds that have invited you to join. Tap on the “View” button to preview the guild before deciding to accept or reject the request. Players can join a guild at anytime during the gauntlet game, but still can't leave once the gauntlet game starts.
Guilds no longer need a full 10 members to earn rewards. If you start a gauntlet game with less than 10 players, remember that new players can be added at any time.
Communicating With Your Guild
The guild chat area allows you to communicate with everyone in your guild. Players have the option to toggle these guild chat notifications on or off if they prefer. This feature facilitates clear communication amongst guild members.
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