Funnel Runners How to Play Multiplayer

Solo vs Squad: Choosing Your Mode

You do not need seven friends — solo runs are designed with auto-balancing. Fewer van problems and reduced event pressure give solo players a fighting chance across the same map size squads use. Co-op shines when splitting loot routes and assigning repair roles.

Creating and Joining Lobbies

Host a public lobby to appear in the global list, or keep it private for friends only. Hosts can kick players and configure map selection, time of day, and voice settings after creation. Ping depends on host location — choose hosts geographically close when possible.

Communication Tools

Proximity voice means teammates far away cannot hear you unless you use the broadcast radio, which routes voice through van megaphones audible map-wide. Use broadcast for urgent tornado warnings; use proximity for local coordination during looting.

Team Roles That Work

Effective squads assign looters, a repair specialist at the van, and a navigator monitoring radar. Rotate roles when storms shift paths. Status effects like fire and electrocution transfer between nearby players — warn teammates before running into them while burning.

Further Reading

Deep dives: lobby system, voice chat, team strategies, and solo vs co-op comparison.