You wake on the coast with nothing. Find water, find food, find something to swing. The infected hear more than you think. When one rears back to swing, back off or block. Nights are cold and rain soaks you through.
Only players near you can hear you, and only while you hold V (or the Talk button). Your microphone is never used unless you switch this on.
You are online. The world keeps going while you are paused, so find somewhere safe first.
Scores count one life at a time. A dot means that survivor is still alive. The weekly board starts again every Monday.