Are you ready to explore two areas of everyone’s favorite real world scavenger hunt that new players may be entirely unfamiliar with? We’re talking about ZeeOps and Gauntlet Games, which offer the chance for competitive gameplay with both yourself and others, respectively. Read on to discover more about Munzee competitive play and hear what tips and tricks fellow players have to share to help you enjoy all that Munzee has to offer!
Are you interested in competitive gameplay with yourself? ZeeOps might be the answer for you! Feel like a secret agent by taking on monthly Missions that range in difficulty levels and require a variety of Munzee skills to conquer. Complete your Missions within the required amount of time to unlock treasures! Every month new Operations will be released, including confidential information related to each month’s Mission. In order to start ZeeOps, you’ll need to earn some ZeeCred, which you can pick up in the Freeze Tag Online Store. You will be able to earn more credits through completing operations.
Is competitive gameplay with others more your speed? Join a guild and compete in monthly Gauntlet Games with members of your team! Guilds are formed with multiple players, with the opportunity to use the Guild Randomizer button to find a spot in a guild from 00:01 MHQ time on the first of each month through 23:59 MHQ time on the second of each month if you need help joining. Gauntlet Games criteria will be released at the end of each month for the upcoming month, with each gauntlet game starting on the third and lasting for the duration of the month. The monthly requirements will vary, but they largely include both individual and group components needed to be achieved in order to move up between the five levels. That means a guild is often only as strong as its weakest link, though many guilds only aspire to reach a certain level each month.
Below are 32 tips offered by fellow players. Munzee may provide some fierce competition, but that doesn’t mean that plenty of players aren’t here to help every step of the way!
Gauntlet Games & ZeeOps Tips and Tricks
Tip #1: Take advantage of both Gauntlet Games and ZeeOps to earn credits and specials. Then place the munzees you earn near your home or work to increase your odds of attracting Bouncers. (KLC)
Tip #2: If you are a newbie to Munzee, don’t cap everything that is around you when you first start playing. You will need some convenient caps to meet the requirements for Gauntlet Games and for ZeeOps. (Bossmanlee)
Tip #3: Start “Gauntlet Gaming” and “ZeeOpsing” as soon as possible. It’s easier to fill requirements before you’ve capped everything in your city. Plus you’ll get credits to make your area more appealing to other players. (Aukush)
Tip #4: For ZeeOps, start with the Cadet level. It is fun and easy and a great way to introduce you to Ops and how it works. Plus you get enough ZeeCreds from completing the operation to try a Basic Level! (5Star)
Tip #5: If you’re doing a level 2+ ZeeOp and one of the available missions of the month is to have 500 or 1,000 cap-on points, schedule that on a Saturday or Sunday. That’s when most people are capping munzees (either at events or on their own). (pikespice)
Tip #6: Set a reminder for ZeeOps so you don’t forget. (qdog)
Tip #7: I love ZeeOps, because you can do some little personal challenges each day and get credits for them! I add the daily requirements to my reminders on my calendar so I don’t forget. (jellybean88)
Tip#8: Always wear sunglasses while doing ZeeOps… this makes you feel like a secret agent. (Jerzee)
Tip #9: Cluster your deploys — have pockets of jewels, zodiacs, elementals, etc. This will help attract players doing ZeeOps! (Leese Philip)
Tip #10: If you wonder how to try a longer operation or use the Mission Mulligan in the very beginning, you can win ZeeCreds on Prize Wheels, and you get some each month as a gift for being Premium Member. (xwusel)
Tip #11: If you are able, attend events to meet some friendly faces and have a chance to learn more about the game. Bonus tip: participate in some basic ZeeOps to earn a fun variety of new munzees to deploy. (beckiweber)
Tip #12: Remember that there is the Mulligan whereby you are allowed to fix one day’s failed operation at the cost of 25 Zeecred. But this doesn’t apply for the last day of the mission! (stebu)
Tip #13: You can win ZeeCreds by capping Prize Wheel Munzees. (BrianMoos)
Tip #14: Remember that Gauntlet Games don’t start until the 3rd day of the month. If you are doing a ZeeOp and are in a guild, you can consider not starting your ZeeOp before the 3rd. There is no reason for all the ZeeOps hard work to go to waste and not do double duty and count for the guild as well. (3Blanchards)
Tip #15: Consider joining a guild. It makes you part of a team with a common goal, and it teaches discipline when capping so you don’t just go around capping everything. (fsafranek)
Tip #16: Try to join a guild! Guild members are a mine of information and encouragement. Joining a guild also helps you realize that many other quite normal people enjoy scanning lampposts! (Thegenie18)
Tip #17: Join a low level guild to start. (TheFoods)
Tip #18: Join a guild and have a guild group chat page! It really helps all guild members with things like deploying virtuals near guild mates. It is great to have help with all things Munzee and have a general Munzee chat with fellow players. (lolbot)
Tip #19: Join the Munzee team sport that is Gauntlet Games. Once you understand the requirements, don’t cap everything in a 10 mile radius in your first week! (Section42)
Tip #20: In Gauntlet Games, if CapOn points are counted that month, consider focusing on capping the munzee’s deployed by your teammates to help their points increase as well. This will help the overall points of the guild. If you live in an area with few munzees, encourage your team to build the map locally so all will have points to obtain. This will also attract new and traveling players. (FindersGirl)
Tip #21: Not all guilds aspire to reach Level 5, but different guilds have different goals. Be ready to do 1/10 of the requirements before committing to a certain level in a guild, unless you agreed otherwise. (halizwein)
Tip #22: Choose a level in Gauntlet Games that you are comfortable playing to keep it fun. (YMHgra)
Tip #23: For Gauntlet Games, pick what level you can complete 10% of guild goals and what level you can complete just the personal requirements, and let potential guilds know both levels you feel comfortable with. Some guilds may not care if you can do 10%; others may require it. (technical13)
Tip #24: You can find a guild suitable for your level in the Facebook group “Munzee Guild Transfer Market.” (Justinas Rumcikas)
Tip #25: At the end of the day, remember that you are playing a game. Yes, people can get competitive, and it’s fun to win, but it’s more important to enjoy yourself and celebrate small victories when you’re engaging in Gauntlet Games or ZeeOps! (violetblonde)
Tip #26: Get above your individual requirements to help your guild mates if you can! Remember you are playing with a team. (Faby)
Tip #27: If you run a guild, create a Facebook page for easy communication. If you join a guild with a Facebook page, make sure you join the page as well to keep up with guild requirements. (Orky99)
Tip #28: Be social on Facebook and with your guild mates. Your fellow players will be glad to help you meet your goals. (Kermit450)
Tip #29: Communication is key. Talk to your guild mates! (Sportytaxi)
Tip #30: Once you have chosen your Gauntlet Games level, communication is the key! A number of guilds have set up a private Facebook group to facilitate good guild communication. (EagleDadandXenia)
Tip #31: For Gauntlet Games, having guild mates in different areas can help with guild POB, TOB, and MOB requirements. (Belboz)
Tip #32: Play the game the way you like it. Whether you do Gauntlet Games or ZeeOps, deploy only physicals or only virtuals, that is up to you. Start the game the way you like it most, and if you still enjoy it after a month or so, branch out deeper into the game. It can be overwhelming if you try to learn it all at once. (Reart)
Do you have any helpful tips that you’d like to share with new players? E-mail us at iloveyou@munzee.com to share your ideas!
Munzee on!
Suggested reading:
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20 Deploy Tips For New Players!
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