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Play a one-hour, app-driven scavenger hunt across San Mateo to collect survival items and complete zombie-themed challenges. Perfect for groups who want a playful, active way to explore downtown neighborhoods and waterfront parks.
Play a one-hour, app-driven scavenger hunt across San Mateo to collect survival items and complete zombie-themed challenges. Perfect for groups who want a playful, active way to explore downtown neighborhoods and waterfront parks.
A late-afternoon sun throws long shadows across San Mateo’s downtown as teams clutch phones and scan storefront windows for the next survival item. The game moves at street level: a bay breeze nudges you toward the waterfront, oak-lined blocks dare you to cut through a park, and the city’s commercial heartbeat offers both clues and quick cover.
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Operated by Zombie Scavengers Hunts · San Mateo, California
A late-afternoon sun throws long shadows across San Mateo’s downtown as teams clutch phones and scan storefront windows for the next survival item. The game moves at street level: a bay breeze nudges you toward the waterfront, oak-lined blocks dare you to cut through a park, and the city’s commercial heartbeat offers both clues and quick cover.
San Mateo’s story stretches from Spanish explorers naming the area for Saint Matthew to the boom of the early 20th century when the town grew as part of the Peninsula’s rail corridor. The geology underfoot is compacted marine sediments and uplifted Bay margin soils; to the west, the low coastal hills rise where fog and chaparral shape small microclimates. Cultural notes: Central Park’s Japanese garden and Coyote Point’s shoreline are local anchors, while downtown’s cafes and murals reflect a community that blends long-time residents and Silicon Valley commuters.
This Zombie Scavengers experience is a self-guided, app-driven walking game. Teams use a mobile app to find items and complete themed challenges across any San Mateo neighborhood they choose, scoring points against other teams nationwide. A remote host monitors play and offers chat support.
Practical guidance: expect one hour of urban walking on sidewalks and paved paths; wear comfortable walking shoes, keep your phone charged, and plan a route with nearby transit or parking in mind. Follow local traffic laws, be mindful of private property, and pick a start point — Central Park and the downtown Broadway corridor are reliable launching pads.
The game balances quick thinking with casual exploration: it’s as much about reading the city as it is about outscoring imaginary undead pursuers.
You’ll receive a message before your scheduled time with instructions and a link to launch the game in the app; contact the provided number if you don’t get the message.
No—this is self-guided. A remote host monitors progress and answers questions through the app chat.
Yes—infants and small children can use strollers; the game is suitable for a wide range of ages and physical abilities.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
Zombie Scavengers Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A late-afternoon sun throws long shadows across San Mateo’s downtown as teams clutch phones and scan storefront windows for the next survival item. The game moves at street level: a bay breeze nudges you toward the waterfront, oak-lined blocks dare you to cut through a park, and the city’s commercial heartbeat offers both clues and quick cover.
A late-afternoon sun throws long shadows across San Mateo’s downtown as teams clutch phones and scan storefront windows for the next survival item. The game moves at street level: a bay breeze nudges you toward the waterfront, oak-lined blocks dare you to cut through a park, and the city’s commercial heartbeat offers both clues and quick cover.
San Mateo’s story stretches from Spanish explorers naming the area for Saint Matthew to the boom of the early 20th century when the town grew as part of the Peninsula’s rail corridor. The geology underfoot is compacted marine sediments and uplifted Bay margin soils; to the west, the low coastal hills rise where fog and chaparral shape small microclimates. Cultural notes: Central Park’s Japanese garden and Coyote Point’s shoreline are local anchors, while downtown’s cafes and murals reflect a community that blends long-time residents and Silicon Valley commuters.
This Zombie Scavengers experience is a self-guided, app-driven walking game. Teams use a mobile app to find items and complete themed challenges across any San Mateo neighborhood they choose, scoring points against other teams nationwide. A remote host monitors play and offers chat support.
Practical guidance: expect one hour of urban walking on sidewalks and paved paths; wear comfortable walking shoes, keep your phone charged, and plan a route with nearby transit or parking in mind. Follow local traffic laws, be mindful of private property, and pick a start point — Central Park and the downtown Broadway corridor are reliable launching pads.
The game balances quick thinking with casual exploration: it’s as much about reading the city as it is about outscoring imaginary undead pursuers.