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Turn New Orleans into an urban survival grid with Zombie Scavengers: an app-driven, one-hour scavenger hunt that mixes strategy, local lore, and roaming the city on foot. Perfect for groups who want a playful, slightly competitive way to see the French Quarter and beyond.
Turn New Orleans into an urban survival grid with Zombie Scavengers: an app-driven, one-hour scavenger hunt that mixes strategy, local lore, and roaming the city on foot. Perfect for groups who want a playful, slightly competitive way to see the French Quarter and beyond.
You step off the curb into humid air that smells faintly of beignets and river mud; the city seems to dare you to move faster. The phone in your hand is your map, your mission, your remote host. Zombie Scavengers turns New Orleans' streets into a timed strategy game—find survival items, complete themed challenges, and outscore rival teams while the city carries on around you.
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Operated by Zombie Scavengers Hunts · New Orleans, Louisiana
You step off the curb into humid air that smells faintly of beignets and river mud; the city seems to dare you to move faster. The phone in your hand is your map, your mission, your remote host. Zombie Scavengers turns New Orleans' streets into a timed strategy game—find survival items, complete themed challenges, and outscore rival teams while the city carries on around you.
The game loops through neighborhoods loaded with history: French Quarter squares worn by centuries of foot traffic, the raised lots and ironwork of the Garden District, and the levees that mark a city built in conversation with the Mississippi. Geology matters here—much of the metro sits at or below sea level—and the river’s presence shaped trade, foodways, and the music that drifts out of corner bars. Culture is everywhere: brass bands, Creole kitchens, and ghost stories at the edge of daylight.
Practical guidance: the experience is app-based and self-guided with remote support, so bring a fully charged smartphone, a portable battery, and comfortable shoes for up to an hour of urban walking. Expect uneven sidewalks, busy intersections, and crowds in tourist hotspots; plan your route to avoid peak parade times. Hydrate—New Orleans summers can be brutally humid—and allow an extra 15–20 minutes for slow foot traffic or detours to check a landmark. The game rewards planning and quick decision-making more than pure speed; choose which items to prioritize and use the chat host if a clue stalls you. This is a low-technical, high-fun way to see the city through an irreverent lens—competitive, social, and distinctly New Orleanian.
easy.
60 minutes.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires comfortable walking ability for about an hour
The game is self-guided and starts from wherever you choose within the designated play area; you will receive start instructions via message before play.
No in-person guide—games are supported by a remote host who can answer questions through the app's chat feature.
The walk is rated easy and suitable for strollers; however, many sidewalks are historic and uneven—wheelchair accessibility may vary by route.
Full refund available if canceled at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time; no refund within 24 hours.
New Orleans grew at the confluence of river and sea; its layout, raised homes, and street patterns reflect centuries of French and Spanish influence and a long relationship with the Mississippi River.
Stay on sidewalks and public paths, avoid disturbing street vendors, and pack out any waste; the city’s stormwater infrastructure is sensitive—minimize litter and single-use plastics.
Zombie Scavengers Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the curb into humid air that smells faintly of beignets and river mud; the city seems to dare you to move faster. The phone in your hand is your map, your mission, your remote host. Zombie Scavengers turns New Orleans' streets into a timed strategy game—find survival items, complete themed challenges, and outscore rival teams while the city carries on around you.
You step off the curb into humid air that smells faintly of beignets and river mud; the city seems to dare you to move faster. The phone in your hand is your map, your mission, your remote host. Zombie Scavengers turns New Orleans' streets into a timed strategy game—find survival items, complete themed challenges, and outscore rival teams while the city carries on around you.
The game loops through neighborhoods loaded with history: French Quarter squares worn by centuries of foot traffic, the raised lots and ironwork of the Garden District, and the levees that mark a city built in conversation with the Mississippi. Geology matters here—much of the metro sits at or below sea level—and the river’s presence shaped trade, foodways, and the music that drifts out of corner bars. Culture is everywhere: brass bands, Creole kitchens, and ghost stories at the edge of daylight.
Practical guidance: the experience is app-based and self-guided with remote support, so bring a fully charged smartphone, a portable battery, and comfortable shoes for up to an hour of urban walking. Expect uneven sidewalks, busy intersections, and crowds in tourist hotspots; plan your route to avoid peak parade times. Hydrate—New Orleans summers can be brutally humid—and allow an extra 15–20 minutes for slow foot traffic or detours to check a landmark. The game rewards planning and quick decision-making more than pure speed; choose which items to prioritize and use the chat host if a clue stalls you. This is a low-technical, high-fun way to see the city through an irreverent lens—competitive, social, and distinctly New Orleanian.