Starting Location: Oak and Steel
Address: 120 W 17 St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Ready to turn Kansas City into your playground? This month we’re running a in-person CTF/Scavenger Hunt that starts at Oak & Steel and on to multiple nearby spots. Teams will follow location-based clues, scan QR drops, and tackle challenges to find the stops. Smart phone is required to participate!
A flipper and a laptop are advised if you want to try out the more difficult side-challenges!
November Silver Sponsor: NetApp
Drink Sponsors: Commvault, Checkpoint
5:00 Make excuses / find us!!!
5:30 - 9:00 Scavenger hunt / CTF kicks off - we’ll have a main quest & side quest. Bring your mobile/smart phone and, if ya wanna try the more technical side quest challenges, bring a laptop!!
9:00 - ??? Afters at a venue you’ll need to discover by playing the scavenger hunt/CTF!
How it works
Check in at Oak & Steel to get the first challenge.
Solve, move, repeat: each location unlocks the next challenge.
Score updates live through a CTFd page; top teams snag prizes and eternal SecKC glory.
What to bring
A charged smartphone, required
A charged laptop and flipper zero if you want to try out the hardest challenges
Teammates (2–5 recommended) or join team on-site
Good to know
Beginner-friendly with hints available
Walkable route; make sure to dress for the weather
Be respectful to venues, bartenders, and bystanders — this is a legal, no-touchy touchy CTF