Turn Lincoln’s streets into a playable city for an hour. This app-driven scavenger hunt mixes local landmarks, timed challenges, and a remote host to guide teams through a fast-paced urban survival game.
Turn Lincoln’s streets into a playable city for an hour. This app-driven scavenger hunt mixes local landmarks, timed challenges, and a remote host to guide teams through a fast-paced urban survival game.
The first clue flashes on your phone and Lincoln’s streets change shape — familiar storefronts become supply caches and alleys turn into narrow escape routes. You’ll move on foot through blocks that supply both history and the immediate pulse of a Midwestern city, guided by an app and a remote host as you collect items and complete zombie-themed challenges.
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Operated by Zombie Scavengers Hunts · Lincoln, Nebraska
The first clue flashes on your phone and Lincoln’s streets change shape — familiar storefronts become supply caches and alleys turn into narrow escape routes. You’ll move on foot through blocks that supply both history and the immediate pulse of a Midwestern city, guided by an app and a remote host as you collect items and complete zombie-themed challenges.
This one-hour urban game threads past landmarks: the Nebraska State Capitol’s towered silhouette marks the old center of civic life, while Salt Creek once carved the landscape through prairie and now edges green corridors through the city. The Haymarket District’s brick streets and converted warehouses provide a lively backdrop; street art and public squares supply quick detours between tasks.
Lincoln’s story — from territorial seat to state capital — gives the scavenger hunt real context. Expect cultural touches: public art, historic plaques, and pockets of restored prairie visible in nearby parks that hint at the region’s ecology.
Practically, the game is self-guided walking with chat support from a remote host. Plan for variable sidewalk conditions and city crowds; the app times your score, so quick decisions pay off. Bring a fully charged smartphone, comfortable shoes, and a small bottle of water. Morning or early evening sessions avoid daytime heat and maximize foot traffic for easier item discovery.
Whether you’re traveling with friends or testing a local, this scavenger hunt is a compact way to see Lincoln’s civic core with a playful, tactical spin — fast-paced, social, and rooted in place.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for most fitness levels — you'll be walking at an energetic pace for 1 hour.
Yes, the scavenger hunt operates through a mobile app; install it and ensure location permissions are enabled before your start time.
The experience is self-guided and starts wherever you choose in downtown Lincoln; you’ll receive instructions and any suggested kickoff point via message before the game.
Yes — the provider notes the game is stroller-accessible and suitable for a wide range of ages, but tasks may be easier for older children and teens.
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start for a full refund; last-minute cancellations are not refundable.
Lincoln became Nebraska’s state capital in 1867; the distinctive Nebraska State Capitol dominates downtown and reflects the city’s civic growth in the early 20th century.
Local groups work on Salt Creek restoration and prairie preservation; stick to sidewalks and marked trails to minimize impact and support urban habitat efforts.
Zombie Scavengers Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




The first clue flashes on your phone and Lincoln’s streets change shape — familiar storefronts become supply caches and alleys turn into narrow escape routes. You’ll move on foot through blocks that supply both history and the immediate pulse of a Midwestern city, guided by an app and a remote host as you collect items and complete zombie-themed challenges.
The first clue flashes on your phone and Lincoln’s streets change shape — familiar storefronts become supply caches and alleys turn into narrow escape routes. You’ll move on foot through blocks that supply both history and the immediate pulse of a Midwestern city, guided by an app and a remote host as you collect items and complete zombie-themed challenges.
This one-hour urban game threads past landmarks: the Nebraska State Capitol’s towered silhouette marks the old center of civic life, while Salt Creek once carved the landscape through prairie and now edges green corridors through the city. The Haymarket District’s brick streets and converted warehouses provide a lively backdrop; street art and public squares supply quick detours between tasks.
Lincoln’s story — from territorial seat to state capital — gives the scavenger hunt real context. Expect cultural touches: public art, historic plaques, and pockets of restored prairie visible in nearby parks that hint at the region’s ecology.
Practically, the game is self-guided walking with chat support from a remote host. Plan for variable sidewalk conditions and city crowds; the app times your score, so quick decisions pay off. Bring a fully charged smartphone, comfortable shoes, and a small bottle of water. Morning or early evening sessions avoid daytime heat and maximize foot traffic for easier item discovery.
Whether you’re traveling with friends or testing a local, this scavenger hunt is a compact way to see Lincoln’s civic core with a playful, tactical spin — fast-paced, social, and rooted in place.