Mob of the Dead remains one of the most iconic Call of Duty Zombies experiences due to its atmospheric setting on Alcatraz Island and its unique main story quest. Completing the main Easter egg, known as Pop Goes the Weasel, requires coordination, precise steps in Afterlife mode, and a clear understanding of the map layout. This guide breaks down the essential tasks needed to escape the prison and reach the dramatic finale on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Building the Plane and Reaching the Golden Gate Bridge
The first major phase of the Easter egg involves gathering five key plane parts scattered throughout the prison complex. Players must enter Afterlife mode to shock power panels, unlock doors, and lower key items like the rigging, fuel tanks, and control valves. Coordinating team revives during this setup keeps the round counter manageable and ensures everyone maintains their perks.
Once all five parts are secured, the team must assemble the plane on the prison roof and board it together to fly to the Golden Gate Bridge. Upon arrival, players access the Pack-a-Punch machine to upgrade their arsenal before returning to Alcatraz via electric chairs. You will need to repeat this flight process multiple times in later steps to progress the narrative storyline.
Acquiring Hell's Retriever and Freeing the Audio Logs
Unlocking the Hell's Retriever tomahawk is mandatory for several key interactions during the quest line. Players must feed three demon dog heads located in the Cell Block, Docks, and Infirmary by killing zombies nearby until each head consumes enough souls. Retrieving this tactical weapon allows players to collect hidden items from afar and trigger essential quest triggers.
With Hell's Retriever equipped, players can interact with specific audio logs hidden throughout the cell block area. Throwing the retriever at key locations retrieves audio tapes that reveal the backstory of the mobsters and their tragic cycle. Listening to these recordings provides crucial lore context while unlocking the next interactive puzzle sequence in the spiral staircase.
Inputting the Prisoner Numbers in the Citadel Tunnels
Navigating down to the Citadel Tunnels, players will encounter a large mechanical number pad inside the spiral staircase. Players need to enter Afterlife mode and input specific four-digit prisoner numbers corresponding to each character's ID. Using Afterlife to shock the numbers triggers dialogue lines that signify correct progression.
Entering the correct sequence of numbers causes the screen to turn black and white, indicating that the final stage of the Easter egg has begun. The team must then collect headphone audio drops that spawn along the wooden ramps leading down toward the docks. Gathering these final clues prepares all survivors for the ultimate confrontation on the bridge.
The Final Confrontation on the Golden Gate Bridge
For the final step, all players must board the plane one last time to fly back to the Golden Gate Bridge while in Afterlife state. Upon landing on the bridge, the player controlling Albert Weasel Arlington must battle against the remaining three mobster players. Unlike traditional Zombies quests, this ending features a PVP element where one side must eliminate the other to break the loop.
If Weasel defeats the other three players, the endless cycle of Alcatraz is finally broken, unlocking the canonical resolution. If the other mobsters win, the cycle resets, leaving the characters trapped in their purgatorial prison. Successfully completing this showdown concludes the main quest and completes one of the most memorable storylines in Zombies history.
