Understanding Different Zone Types

TURF zones represent real-world areas approximately 25x25 meters in size that you can capture by physically visiting them.

Zone Ownership and Colors

Zone Status Colors

• Neutral (Yellow): Never taken in the current round - awards 50 bonus points on first capture
• Somebody else's: Currently owned by another player
• Yours (Green): Currently owned by you, generating points per hour (PPH)
• Selected: Currently highlighted on the map for viewing details

Blocked Zones (Red)

• Unavailable: Cannot be captured during the blocked period
• Cooldown period: Enters blocked status after being captured
• Variable duration: Cooldown length varies based on the capturing player's rank
• Temporary status: Most blocks are temporary maintenance or cooldowns

Special Zone Types

TURF features 11 special zone types, each with unique characteristics:

Heritage and Cultural Zones

• World Heritage Site Zone: UNESCO World Heritage locations
• Monument Zone: Historical monuments and landmarks
• Castle Zone: Castle locations and fortifications
• Ruin Zone: Archaeological sites and historical ruins
• Holy Zone: Churches, temples, and religious sites

Geographic and Infrastructure Zones

• Summit Zone: Mountain peaks and high elevation points
• Bridge Zone: Bridge locations and crossings
• Water Zone: Coastal areas, lakes, and water features
• National Park Zone: Protected natural areas
• Train Station Zone: Railway stations and transport hubs

Competition Zones

• Winner Zone: Special zones related to competitions and events

Zone Mechanics

Capture Process

• Physical presence: Must physically enter the 25x25 meter zone area
• GPS requirement: Requires accurate GPS signal and location services
• Capture time: Takes a few seconds to complete the capture
• Immediate points: Receive takeover points instantly upon capture

Point Generation

• Points Per Hour (PPH): Each zone generates continuous points while you own it
• Variable values: Different zones have different PPH values
• Location-based: Central or high-traffic areas typically worth more points
• Round system: Points accumulate until the round ends or zone is lost

Unique Zone System

• Unique zones: Zones you have captured at least once in your TURF career
• Round unique zones: Zones captured during the current game round
• Bonus rewards: First-time captures often provide bonus points
• Achievement tracking: Unique zone count is tracked for achievements

Zone Creation and Placement

How Zones are Created

• Zone makers: Created by specialized "zone makers" in the Turf Crew
• Community suggestions: Players can suggest new zone locations through the app
• Quality control: Zones are adapted to surroundings and GPS signal quality
• Accessibility: Placement considers public access and safety

Strategic Considerations

• Zone density: Urban areas have higher concentration than rural areas
• Competition levels: Popular areas have more active players
• Travel efficiency: Plan routes to capture multiple nearby zones
• Time of day: Some areas may be more accessible during certain hours
• Round strategy: Focus on different zone types based on round objectives