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Follow an audio script across ten Lincoln locations to solve a fictional murder. Play on foot through downtown’s Haymarket and Capitol corridor or in your car on a mapped outskirts route—16 voiced characters, dual difficulty, and a built-in scoring system keep the mystery moving.
Follow an audio script across ten Lincoln locations to solve a fictional murder. Play on foot through downtown’s Haymarket and Capitol corridor or in your car on a mapped outskirts route—16 voiced characters, dual difficulty, and a built-in scoring system keep the mystery moving.
The city hums as your app clicks on: streetlights blink, the Capitol tower watches, and a voice hands you your first clue.
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Operated by Hearo · Lincoln, Nebraska
The city hums as your app clicks on: streetlights blink, the Capitol tower watches, and a voice hands you your first clue.
This audio-driven detective game stages a fictional murder across ten mapped stops through Lincoln’s downtown and outer neighborhoods. The route threads historic brick streets, passes the Haymarket’s old warehouses, skirts Salt Creek’s low-lying channel and moves into quieter suburban stretches if you choose the driving map. The story is voiced by 16 actors and built to be played either as a walking loop (2–3 hours with pauses) or as a car-based mystery on the outskirts.
Lincoln’s origins as Nebraska’s seat of government and its prairie geology shape the experience: a flat grid where early rail and river commerce concentrated civic buildings and warehouses now repurposed into cafes and galleries. Cultural touchstones — the Haymarket District, the State Capitol, Pioneers Park — appear as landmarks and atmospheric backdrops during clue stops.
Practically: download the Hearo app, bring fully charged devices and earbuds, and decide whether you want “Normal” story mode or the harder Detective mode. If you walk, expect firm sidewalks, occasional cobblestones, and urban traffic; if you drive, the app gives turn-by-turn instructions. Two players per device is recommended for clear audio and optimal scoring; the built-in scoring system issues a Case Performance Score at the end.
This is a game of observation more than stamina — it rewards listening, note-taking, and pattern-spotting. Plan for weather, choose start times to avoid rush hour, and treat public spaces respectfully as you piece together Lincoln’s staged mystery.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Light walking; suitable for most fitness levels but requires standing and short walks between stops.
The walking map uses the downtown starting point listed in your confirmation email; the driving map starts at 1701 N 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68503 — check your email for precise coordinates and instructions.
You can use one device for up to two people for the best audio clarity; the number of tickets you buy equals the number of devices allowed.
The game contains mature language and themes; adult supervision is recommended and it may not be suitable for all ages.
Contact Hearo support (phone and email provided in your confirmation) or use the customer service channel listed on your booking for troubleshooting.
Lincoln grew as Nebraska’s capital in the late 19th century; its grid, Capitol dome and brick warehouse district reflect rail-and-river era commerce reshaped by 20th-century civic growth.
Respect urban green spaces and private property while playing; keep audio volumes low in residential areas and pack out any trash to minimize your impact.
Hearo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The city hums as your app clicks on: streetlights blink, the Capitol tower watches, and a voice hands you your first clue.
The city hums as your app clicks on: streetlights blink, the Capitol tower watches, and a voice hands you your first clue.
This audio-driven detective game stages a fictional murder across ten mapped stops through Lincoln’s downtown and outer neighborhoods. The route threads historic brick streets, passes the Haymarket’s old warehouses, skirts Salt Creek’s low-lying channel and moves into quieter suburban stretches if you choose the driving map. The story is voiced by 16 actors and built to be played either as a walking loop (2–3 hours with pauses) or as a car-based mystery on the outskirts.
Lincoln’s origins as Nebraska’s seat of government and its prairie geology shape the experience: a flat grid where early rail and river commerce concentrated civic buildings and warehouses now repurposed into cafes and galleries. Cultural touchstones — the Haymarket District, the State Capitol, Pioneers Park — appear as landmarks and atmospheric backdrops during clue stops.
Practically: download the Hearo app, bring fully charged devices and earbuds, and decide whether you want “Normal” story mode or the harder Detective mode. If you walk, expect firm sidewalks, occasional cobblestones, and urban traffic; if you drive, the app gives turn-by-turn instructions. Two players per device is recommended for clear audio and optimal scoring; the built-in scoring system issues a Case Performance Score at the end.
This is a game of observation more than stamina — it rewards listening, note-taking, and pattern-spotting. Plan for weather, choose start times to avoid rush hour, and treat public spaces respectfully as you piece together Lincoln’s staged mystery.