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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Boston
4.67Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Boston 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.
🎁 Get rewarded with special gifts for your accomplishments.
🧙Participate in the costume contest by submitting a photo in your fanciest attire.
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
Starting at 1 North Square, the route passes Old North Church, the Clough House and Rachel Revere Square, with puzzles set in a story drawn from Baum's 1900 Oz novel. Friends, couples, families and Oz fans get an outdoor escape room in around 90 minutes. Anyone wanting a sheltered indoor room, or not up to 2 km of walking between puzzles, should 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
Learn unknown fun facts about the Oz universe
Meet other people role-playing as Oz characters
Compete or work together to solve the mission
Get a chance to win prizes for best-costumed
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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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
Boston
A · Start
North Square, N Square, Boston, MA 02113, Statele Unite ale Americii
B · Finish
3 N Square, Boston, MA 02113, Statele Unite ale Americii
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
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
- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Choose device access above to see your total
- Escape room
- 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
What is the Oz experience in Boston?
It is an outdoor escape-room-style game played on your phone. A new story inspired by L. Frank Baum's 1900 Oz novel has you join a team of misfits and try to outsmart the witch by cracking puzzles hidden in the streets and buildings around you. Original Oz-themed songs play in the app.
Where does the game start, and which places does it pass?
It starts at 1 North Square. Clues then lead you on foot to places such as the Clough House at Old North, Rachel Revere Square, Old North Church, the Nazzaro Community Center and Caffe Vittoria, along with several local restaurants on the way.
How long does it take and how far will we walk?
Plan on around 90 minutes for a walk of about 2 km. You can pause at any point, stop for food or a coffee along the route, and continue later from where you left off.
Can we play as a group, or can I play alone?
Both work. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, so friends or family can solve the puzzles together. Solo players can take on the witch's challenges alone and compare their result on the leaderboard.
Do we need to book a time slot, and what if it rains?
There is no time slot to book and no guide to meet, so you can start whenever suits you. The whole game is played outdoors, so dress for the weather, and if rain sets in you can pause and come back to finish another time.
Is The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Boston self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Boston start and finish?
It starts at 1 North Square, North Square, N Square, Boston, MA 02113, Statele Unite ale Americii and finishes at 12 North Square, 3 N Square, Boston, MA 02113, Statele Unite ale Americii. The route is approximately 2 km and includes 12 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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The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Boston is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Boston. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at North Square and finishes at North Square over 2 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2 km walking route; 12 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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