El Paso City Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers

The fun here is the freedom to make your own zombie-survival plan. Starting at 114 W Mills Ave, you use an app to hunt for useful items anywhere in El Paso, in any order you choose, while completing extra challenges for points.

I like the low group price and the fact that up to 10 people can play together. I also like the remote host, who stays available by chat during the one-hour game. The main drawback is the open format: there is no fixed boundary or set route, so you need to decide where to go.

Key points at a glance

• One-hour app-led hunt: Your phone gives you the tasks, points, and instructions.
• Choose your own route: Search for items anywhere in the city and complete them in any order.
• Zombie-themed challenges: Extra tasks give your group more ways to score.
• Remote survival guide: A host communicates with you through the app’s chat.
• Good value for groups: The $20 price covers up to 10 people, not each person.
• Self-guided and private: Only your group participates, with no shared tour group or private transport included.

How the El Paso zombie hunt works

This is not a guided walk with a leader standing at the meeting point. It is a mobile scavenger hunt that turns El Paso into your playing field.

You begin at 114 W Mills Ave in El Paso. After booking, you receive confirmation and use your own smartphone for the activity. The app gives you survival items to find and zombie-themed challenges to complete. You can tackle them in any order, choosing your route and deciding how much ground your team wants to cover.

That freedom is the central feature. You are not following a guide from one marked stop to the next. You are making choices: which item seems easiest, which challenge is worth the effort, and how to use the remaining time. The app tracks your progress and points, while a remote survival guide is available through chat if you need help.

At the end of the hour, the activity returns to the same meeting point. The game also lets you compare your score with teams elsewhere in the country. That gives the hunt a competitive finish, especially if your group enjoys keeping score.

Starting at 114 W Mills Ave

The listed meeting point is 114 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901. You should arrive ready to begin with your own charged smartphone and the app available.

Because the activity is self-guided, the meeting point is more of a launch spot than a traditional tour departure. You will not be boarding a vehicle, joining a walking line, or waiting for a guide to explain a long route. The game begins when you access the app and start working through its instructions.

Public transportation is nearby, which may help if you do not want to drive. Private transportation is not included, and the activity does not provide a vehicle between locations. Plan to move around on foot using your own route.

The published operating schedule is Tuesday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for the listed booking period. Since the activity lasts about one hour, choose a start time that gives your group enough room to finish before the operating window closes.

Choosing your own route across El Paso

The open format can be either the best part of the game or the main source of frustration.

You are allowed to look for items anywhere in the city, and there is no required sequence. That means your group can make its own decisions rather than follow a preset path. One team might stay close to the starting point and focus on quick tasks. Another might spread out farther in search of more points.

The trade-off is that you do not receive a defined search perimeter. If you prefer clear boundaries, marked stops, and a known distance, this hunt may feel vague. A previous participant found the lack of direction disappointing, particularly for a child who expected a more structured game.

I would handle that issue by setting your own limits before you begin. Decide how far your group is willing to walk, how long you will spend on one item, and when you will turn back. This simple plan can keep the free-form design from becoming a guessing game.

You should also think about group size. A large team may cover more ground, but it can take longer to agree on a route. A smaller group can make decisions faster. With up to 10 people allowed, it helps to assign someone to watch the app, someone to track time, and someone to keep the group moving.

Finding survival items and earning points

The main task is to locate items needed to survive a zombie apocalypse. The app tells you what to search for, but you decide where and when to look.

The game rewards strategy, not just speed. You will need to judge which tasks are realistic within the remaining hour and which ones may produce more points. Since the items can be completed in any order, your team can change plans as you go.

That gives the activity a useful group dynamic. One person may want to chase a high-value task, while another may prefer several quick wins. The rules encourage you to think about the best use of time rather than simply walk from point A to point B.

The exact locations and item list are not supplied in advance, so you should expect the app to reveal the tasks during play. You also should not assume that every group will follow the same path. The open search design means your route depends on your own choices.

For younger players, this can make the hour feel active and playful. For adults, the appeal is the planning. You are not just collecting objects. You are trying to build the highest-scoring survival kit before the clock runs out.

Zombie challenges add variety

The survival items are only part of the game. You can also complete zombie-themed challenges to earn more points.

These challenges help break up the search. If your group gets tired of looking for items, the extra tasks offer another way to stay involved. They also give people different roles. Someone who is less interested in navigation may enjoy handling the challenges, while another person keeps track of the item hunt.

The available challenge details are delivered through the app, so you should expect the game to reveal the tasks as you play. Because there is no fixed list in the supplied information, I would avoid promising a certain type of challenge before booking.

The important point is that your final score depends on more than simply finding the most items. You can use the challenges to improve your total, which makes the game more strategic than a basic checklist.

A remote host, not an in-person guide

A remote interactive survival guide communicates with you through app chat during the one-hour activity. This is a useful middle ground between a completely unsupported phone game and a traditional guided tour.

If you are unsure how a task works or need help using the game, you have a person to contact. That support can be especially useful for a family group or a birthday party where several people are using the app together.

Still, you should understand what the remote host does not provide. This person will not be physically walking with you, choosing your route, or managing your group on the streets of El Paso. The hunt remains self-guided.

That distinction matters. If you want local stories, historical explanations, or a guide pointing out landmarks along the way, this is not that kind of experience. The city serves as the setting for the game, while the app and chat host provide the structure.

Is $20 a good deal?

The listed price is $20 per group of up to 10 people. That is a strong price for a group activity if you have several people playing together. A full group could spend only a few dollars per person, before any personal costs such as transportation.

The value is less impressive for a solo player or a pair, since you are paying the same group rate without sharing it across many people. The best fit is a family, birthday group, or group of friends who want a short activity rather than a full-day tour.

The price includes the game activities, GST, the self-guided walking format, and one hour with the remote interactive survival guide. You need to provide your own smartphone, and private transportation is not included.

There are no added transport arrangements to worry about, but you should account for your own route from the meeting point and any movement during the game. Since the activity ends back at the starting point, you can plan the rest of your day around the same location.

Best for birthdays, families, and competitive groups

This game is a natural fit for a teenage birthday party. A previous birthday group had a good time with the clean, zombie-themed format, and that is easy to understand: the activity gives teenagers something to do together without relying on a bar, a complicated tour, or an expensive attraction.

Families can also use it as a short shared activity. The one-hour limit keeps the commitment manageable, while the point system gives children a reason to stay involved. Parents should be prepared to help younger players interpret the app and keep the group together.

Friends who enjoy games and friendly competition will probably get the most from the national rankings. Comparing your score with teams elsewhere gives the activity a larger contest beyond your own group.

I would be more cautious about booking it for someone who wants a fully guided experience. The lack of a set perimeter may be frustrating if you need clear instructions about where to walk. A structured route would be a better match for anyone who dislikes making decisions during a game.

Practical planning before you start

Bring a smartphone that you can use for the full hour. Since the activity is app-based, check that your phone is charged before meeting at the starting point.

Wear shoes suitable for walking, but do not assume that you need to cover a large part of El Paso. The game lets you choose where to search, so the distance depends on your strategy and your group’s decisions.

Set a meeting plan for your own team. Since only your group participates, you are responsible for staying together and deciding how to respond to each task. A simple rule, such as no one going off alone, can make the activity easier to manage.

You should also agree on your preferred style of play. Some groups will want to maximize points. Others will care more about completing a few tasks and enjoying the time together. The app allows for strategy, but your group decides how competitive the hour becomes.

Service animals are allowed, and most people can participate. The activity is offered in English. If your group needs a language other than English, this experience may not be a suitable choice.

Booking and cancellation details

Confirmation is provided at the time of booking. The activity is private, so only your group participates rather than joining a larger party.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Cancellations made within 24 hours are not refunded, and changes made within that period are not accepted. The cut-off follows local El Paso time.

That policy is worth noting for birthday plans, since a change in weather or attendance close to the start time may not qualify for a refund. Book once your group has a firm plan.

Should you book the El Paso Zombie Scavengers hunt?

Book it if you want a short, inexpensive group game that lets you choose your own route. The $20 group price is particularly appealing for families, birthday parties, and groups of friends. The remote host adds support, while the point system and national rankings give competitive players a reason to stay engaged.

Think twice if you want a traditional walking tour, local commentary, or a clearly marked route. The open format means you must decide where to go and how far to search. For the right group, that freedom is the fun. For others, it may feel like too little direction.

FAQ

How much does the El Paso Zombie Scavengers hunt cost?

The activity costs $20 per group, with up to 10 people allowed in one group.

How long does the activity last?

The scavenger hunt lasts approximately one hour.

Where does the activity start and end?

It starts at 114 W Mills Ave, El Paso, Texas 79901, and ends back at the same meeting point.

Do I need to bring my own smartphone?

Yes. You use your own smartphone for the app. An activity-owned smartphone is not included.

Is the activity guided?

It is a self-guided walking activity. A remote interactive survival guide communicates with you through app chat during the one-hour game.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted, and the amount paid is not refunded.