The Amazing New York Race: Silver Screen Edition April 23, 2011

Forget Hollywood! Ever since King Kong scaled the Empire State Building, New York has been the quintessential filming location for the movie business. A paradise for film buffs, the city is dotted with famous spots seen on the silver screen, from Annie Hall to Spider-Man, Taxi Driver to Black Swan. And now, movie lovers can take to the streets, on a scavenger hunt that celebrates NYC’s cinematic history.

The latest in POGO Events’ popular scavenger hunt series, The Amazing New York Race: Silver Screen Edition leads teams on a hunt to find iconic filming locations around the city. And, for the first time, this race uses a unique GPS-based cell phone app, created for POGO Events by The Double-Take Tours, to give teams behind-the-scenes facts about their destinations, as well as new ways to score points!

Racers use their phones to “check in” at the locations given in the clues. Then, if they're in the right place, they'll get a trivia question about the spot they've found, as well as a new photo challenge. Someone on each team must have an iPhone to play (other smartphones won't work ... at least not yet!).

We’re looking for players to participate in a trial run of this special version of the Amazing New York Race and test out the app. Join us on April 23 and get a sneak peek of this coming attraction.

RSVP required: http://ardoubletake42311.eventbrite.com

Official Website: http://www.theamazingnewyorkrace.com