Race the clock through Blackburn’s streets on a 60-minute, app-driven scavenger hunt. Solve clues, complete quick challenges, and collect virtual supplies to score enough points to ‘survive’ the apocalypse.
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The square outside Blackburn’s civic centre is quiet until the app pings and a clock starts counting down. Teams fan out along Victorian streets and red-brick lanes, scanning shopfronts and street signs for the items that will keep their colony alive. The town’s industrial bones — mill chimneys, canal bridges, the River Blakewater — become landmarks in a timed, social puzzle where speed and observation matter more than stamina.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires walking and short bursts of movement but no sustained exertion.
Wildlife
History
Blackburn grew rapidly during the 19th-century cotton boom; many game checkpoints reference former mills, canal routes, and civic buildings tied to that industrial past.
Conservation
The activity is low-impact and stays on public streets; players are asked to respect private property and local businesses to minimize disruption.
Reserve your spot on the Zombie Scavengers Game - Blackburn, UK today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone
This experience is app-based and requires a smartphone with data — bring a full battery or a power bank.
Wear comfortable shoes
Flat, paved routes make trainers ideal — avoid new shoes that could cause blisters during quick bursts of walking.
Watch the weather
Blackburn can be rainy and windy; bring a light waterproof layer to stay comfortable between tasks.
Plan your start
Arrive 10 minutes early to download any updates and review the rules so your hour starts efficiently.
Smartphone with data
Needed to access the game app, clues, and submit challenges.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your phone powered through the countdown and photo tasks.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides support for quick urban walking and standing between tasks.
Light waterproof jacket
Protects against sudden showers common in Lancashire; useful in other seasons too.
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