Turn Downey’s streets into a tactical gameboard with a one-hour Zombie Scavengers urban hunt. Use an app, solve challenges, and compete for survival points while exploring Old Town and aerospace-era neighborhoods.
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A Saturday morning in Downey begins with the city still settling into its rhythm — strip-mall coffee steam, school buses pulling away, and shoppers threading the sidewalks. Here, the Zombie Scavengers app turns ordinary streets into a tactical playground: teams fan out, scanning storefronts and street corners for items on a survival list while completing tongue-in-cheek challenges that earn points.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; basic walking stamina for 1 hour on paved sidewalks is sufficient
Wildlife
History
Downey grew from Rancho Los Nietos land into a 20th-century aerospace hub where companies that built parts for Apollo and the Space Shuttle operated large plants.
Conservation
Stick to sidewalks and public spaces, avoid trespassing, and support local businesses you pass; small urban tours can boost neighborhood economies but should minimize litter and noise.
Reserve your spot on the Downey City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Zombie Scavengers today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge and Test Your Phone
Bring a fully charged phone and test the Zombie Scavengers app before you start; the game runs through your device and requires reliable GPS and data.
Start Early to Beat Heat
Downey gets hot in summer—begin in the morning to avoid peak temperatures and heavy pedestrian traffic.
Respect Private Property
The game sends you around public streets and businesses — do not enter private yards or restricted areas while searching for items.
Watch Street Traffic
This is an urban walking activity; stay alert crossing busy intersections and use marked crosswalks.
Smartphone with data
Required to run the game app, complete challenges, and receive remote host messages.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive footwear makes quick street-to-street movement and standing at clue sites comfortable.
Refillable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important during warmer months when the game sends you across several blocks.
summer
Portable battery pack
Extends phone life for GPS and messaging through the full hour plus post-game leaderboard checks.