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Turn Wigan’s streets into a 60-minute survival game: use your smartphone to scavenge supplies, solve challenges and rack up points against a ticking clock. Quick decisions, local knowledge and a charged phone are the keys to surviving the city.
Turn Wigan’s streets into a 60-minute survival game: use your smartphone to scavenge supplies, solve challenges and rack up points against a ticking clock. Quick decisions, local knowledge and a charged phone are the keys to surviving the city.
The minute the app pings, the town becomes an obstacle course: cobbled alleyways daring you to hurry, canal towpaths whispering shortcuts, and shopfronts rearranged into potential supply caches. Teams fan out from the agreed starting point on Wigan’s high street with 60 minutes to locate items, answer trivia and complete challenges that score points toward survival.
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Operated by Zombie Scavengers Hunts · Wigan, Greater Manchester
The minute the app pings, the town becomes an obstacle course: cobbled alleyways daring you to hurry, canal towpaths whispering shortcuts, and shopfronts rearranged into potential supply caches. Teams fan out from the agreed starting point on Wigan’s high street with 60 minutes to locate items, answer trivia and complete challenges that score points toward survival.
Wigan’s streets carry the weight of coal, canals and cotton; Victorian brick façades and the legacy of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal frame the gameboard. Beneath your feet the Lancashire plain—flattened by past glaciation and shaped by industry—gives way to small urban parks and the historic Wigan Pier area, a cultural touchstone referenced by George Orwell and now a place of repurposed warehouses and waterside paths.
The experience is less about fear and more about play: quick decision-making, navigation, and social teamwork. It’s family-friendly, accessible from public transport, and suitable for mixed fitness levels. Teams of up to ten use a smartphone to track objectives, so battery life and clear heads matter more than stamina.
Practical guidance: start outside the recommended meeting spot, allow 10–15 minutes to orient devices, and split roles—navigator, scorer, and challenge-taker—to maximize points. Wear comfortable shoes for uneven paving and bring a portable charger and weatherproof layer; Manchester’s weather can shift fast. Expect light walking across urban terrain, intermittent crowds, and lots of local color—pubs, murals, and canal views—that can be leveraged for clever scavenging.
The game is a fixed 60-minute self-guided activity; allow extra time to meet and set up devices before starting.
Teams can include up to 10 people; the format works well for pairs up to small groups.
Yes—it's family-friendly and stroller accessible, though younger children may need help with the app and challenges.
Yes—this activity offers instant confirmation and requires one booking per group; check cancellation terms for refunds.
Zombie Scavengers Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The minute the app pings, the town becomes an obstacle course: cobbled alleyways daring you to hurry, canal towpaths whispering shortcuts, and shopfronts rearranged into potential supply caches. Teams fan out from the agreed starting point on Wigan’s high street with 60 minutes to locate items, answer trivia and complete challenges that score points toward survival.
The minute the app pings, the town becomes an obstacle course: cobbled alleyways daring you to hurry, canal towpaths whispering shortcuts, and shopfronts rearranged into potential supply caches. Teams fan out from the agreed starting point on Wigan’s high street with 60 minutes to locate items, answer trivia and complete challenges that score points toward survival.
Wigan’s streets carry the weight of coal, canals and cotton; Victorian brick façades and the legacy of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal frame the gameboard. Beneath your feet the Lancashire plain—flattened by past glaciation and shaped by industry—gives way to small urban parks and the historic Wigan Pier area, a cultural touchstone referenced by George Orwell and now a place of repurposed warehouses and waterside paths.
The experience is less about fear and more about play: quick decision-making, navigation, and social teamwork. It’s family-friendly, accessible from public transport, and suitable for mixed fitness levels. Teams of up to ten use a smartphone to track objectives, so battery life and clear heads matter more than stamina.
Practical guidance: start outside the recommended meeting spot, allow 10–15 minutes to orient devices, and split roles—navigator, scorer, and challenge-taker—to maximize points. Wear comfortable shoes for uneven paving and bring a portable charger and weatherproof layer; Manchester’s weather can shift fast. Expect light walking across urban terrain, intermittent crowds, and lots of local color—pubs, murals, and canal views—that can be leveraged for clever scavenging.