The Amazing New York Race: Silver Screen Edition May 7, 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 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!).
Someone on each team must have a (fully-charged!) iPhone to play. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a Metrocard. Download the app at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-double-take/id365887259?mt=8

The cost of this race includes:

- Gift bag for everyone!
- One free drink at the bar after the event
- Complimentary raffle ticket for a Hollywood Blockbuster Gift Basket

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