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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Baltimore
4.56Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Baltimore App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Embark on our magical outdoor escape-room-style experience! 🔮
Join forces with the remarkable team of misfits and:
📖 Jump into our all-new gripping narrative, inspired by L. Frank Baum’s original Oz novel from 1900!
🤔 Try to outsmart the witch by cracking immersive puzzles with friends, or tackle her challenges solo, facing off against the leaderboard.
🎵Enjoy original new songs, in the theme of Oz, specially created for this game, available in the app and on-demand when you get home.
🌈 Follow clues to uncover each new location and discover (or rediscover) places around town in a whole new light.
Make sure you have your phone charged and your walking shoes on!
Tick-tock, time to escape!
Is this for you?
Who it's for
This 2 km loop starts and ends at the Thames St entrance to Broadway Square, passing Blue Moon Cafe, the Luann Carra Gallery and El Suprimo Records over around 90 minutes of puzzles. It suits friends who enjoy escape rooms but prefer the open street, and anyone who grew up on Baum's Oz. If you want an indoor, hosted room with a set start time, pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Hunt for clues and solve witty puzzles as you walk around town
Follow an original Oz storyline
Listen to new themed songs
Learn unknown fun facts about the Oz universe
Meet other people role-playing as Oz characters
Compete or work together to solve the mission
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.56 / 5
138 player ratings
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
The real-world playing space
Baltimore
A · Start
800 South Broadway at, Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
B · Finish
800 South Broadway at, Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
2 / 4
Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
3 / 4
Pace
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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
4 / 4
Price
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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is The Oz Escape a one-off event with a set date and time?
No. It is a self-guided game played on your phone, so there is no event date and no booking slot. You start whenever suits your group, play at your own pace, and can pause and pick it up again later if you need a break.
What is the Oz experience actually like?
It plays like an outdoor escape room. A new story inspired by L. Frank Baum's 1900 Oz novel leads you between locations, and at each one you solve puzzles to outsmart the witch. Original Oz-themed songs made for the game play in the app and stay available afterwards.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
You begin at the entrance to Broadway Square on Thames Street and finish back at the same spot. The loop covers about 2 km through the surrounding streets, passing places such as Blue Moon Cafe and Luann Carra Gallery, and takes around 90 minutes.
Is it a good quest for kids?
Families with kids or teens who like puzzles tend to enjoy it, since everyone works together to crack the witch's challenges. The walk is about 2 km over roughly 90 minutes, so it suits children happy to walk that far and follow clues rather than very young ones.
Can we play as a group, or on our own?
Both work. One ticket covers your whole group, so friends, couples, families or work teams can solve the puzzles together. Solo players can also take on the witch's challenges alone and compare their result on the leaderboard.
Is The Oz Escape in Baltimore self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does The Oz Escape in Baltimore start and finish?
It starts at Entrance to Broadway Square on Thames St, 800 South Broadway at, Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA and finishes at 12 Broadway Square @ S Broadway/Thames St, 800 South Broadway at, Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA. The route is approximately 2 km and includes 15 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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FANTASY ADVENTURE IN BALTIMORE
A story adventure played through Baltimore
The Oz Escape in Baltimore is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Baltimore. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Entrance to Broadway Square on Thames St and finishes at Broadway Square @ S Broadway/Thames St over 2 km, with 15 challenge locations. 2 km walking route; 15 challenge locations
Choose this for a self-guided story mission outdoors. Choose a venue attraction when a contained indoor experience matters more. Playable languages: English.
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