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Use an app, a little strategy, and a remote host to survive a playful zombie apocalypse across Cedar Rapids. This 60-minute city scavenger hunt sends teams chasing points through murals, historic districts, and riverfront plazas.
Use an app, a little strategy, and a remote host to survive a playful zombie apocalypse across Cedar Rapids. This 60-minute city scavenger hunt sends teams chasing points through murals, historic districts, and riverfront plazas.
A late-afternoon sun slants off the Cedar River as teams fan out through downtown Cedar Rapids, phones in hand, hunting the city for scavenged supplies and bonus challenges. The game moves at street level: alleys, public art murals in the NewBo district, and riverfront plazas become the map of a mock apocalypse, each checkpoint a small story to decode.
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Operated by Zombie Scavengers Hunts · Cedar Rapids, Iowa
A late-afternoon sun slants off the Cedar River as teams fan out through downtown Cedar Rapids, phones in hand, hunting the city for scavenged supplies and bonus challenges. The game moves at street level: alleys, public art murals in the NewBo district, and riverfront plazas become the map of a mock apocalypse, each checkpoint a small story to decode.
Cedar Rapids began as a river town in the 19th century; its streets follow the gentle contours of the Cedar River valley carved into Iowa’s rolling plains. The city’s Czech Village and Brucemore estate reflect waves of immigrant industry and later civic recovery — notably the post-2008 flood rebuild and riverfront renewal that shaped modern access and public art.
This app-driven scavenger hunt blends local culture with playful strategy. Expect street art, historic facades, and neighborhood micro-attractions to factor into tasks; challenges are time-based and scored, and a remote host monitors progress via chat. Teams choose their own route, weighing point values against travel time.
Practical guidance: bring a fully charged smartphone and a portable battery, wear comfortable walking shoes, and plan for 45–75 minutes of walking spread across 1–2 miles depending on detours. Public transit and street parking are available near start areas; you’ll receive start instructions by message before play. The experience is family-friendly and accessible for most fitness levels, but be ready to reroute around busy intersections and weather-related closures. Aim for off-peak hours to avoid crowds and maximize checkpoints.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to walk up to 2 miles with short bursts of faster walking.
The standard session is 60 minutes; total walking distance typically ranges from 1–2 miles depending on route choices.
Yes — the game runs through the Zombie Scavengers app on your smartphone, which provides tasks, scoring, and chat with the remote host.
Yes; the event notes stroller accessibility and is family-friendly, though younger children may need help with phone tasks.
Games proceed in light rain but organizers advise checking start instructions; you can cancel according to the standard refund policy if you do so at least 24 hours before your booking.
Cedar Rapids developed around the Cedar River and attracted large Czech and Slovak immigrant communities; the city’s Czech Village remains a cultural hub.
Riverfront restoration and flood mitigation have shaped recent public-space improvements; players should follow Leave No Trace principles and respect private property during the hunt.
Zombie Scavengers Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A late-afternoon sun slants off the Cedar River as teams fan out through downtown Cedar Rapids, phones in hand, hunting the city for scavenged supplies and bonus challenges. The game moves at street level: alleys, public art murals in the NewBo district, and riverfront plazas become the map of a mock apocalypse, each checkpoint a small story to decode.
A late-afternoon sun slants off the Cedar River as teams fan out through downtown Cedar Rapids, phones in hand, hunting the city for scavenged supplies and bonus challenges. The game moves at street level: alleys, public art murals in the NewBo district, and riverfront plazas become the map of a mock apocalypse, each checkpoint a small story to decode.
Cedar Rapids began as a river town in the 19th century; its streets follow the gentle contours of the Cedar River valley carved into Iowa’s rolling plains. The city’s Czech Village and Brucemore estate reflect waves of immigrant industry and later civic recovery — notably the post-2008 flood rebuild and riverfront renewal that shaped modern access and public art.
This app-driven scavenger hunt blends local culture with playful strategy. Expect street art, historic facades, and neighborhood micro-attractions to factor into tasks; challenges are time-based and scored, and a remote host monitors progress via chat. Teams choose their own route, weighing point values against travel time.
Practical guidance: bring a fully charged smartphone and a portable battery, wear comfortable walking shoes, and plan for 45–75 minutes of walking spread across 1–2 miles depending on detours. Public transit and street parking are available near start areas; you’ll receive start instructions by message before play. The experience is family-friendly and accessible for most fitness levels, but be ready to reroute around busy intersections and weather-related closures. Aim for off-peak hours to avoid crowds and maximize checkpoints.