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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Calgary
4.72Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Calgary 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
This 2 km loop starts and ends at Alexandra Dance Hall, passing the Esker Foundation, the Mountie Statue at Fort Calgary and the Bronze Bison Sculpture over around 90 minutes of puzzles inspired by Baum's 1900 Oz novel. Oz fans, friends, couples and families who like solving clues will enjoy it, and solo players can chase the leaderboard. Anyone wanting a warm indoor room should choose a traditional escape room.
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.
4.72 / 5
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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
Calgary
A · Start
WB 9 Av @ 9 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G, Canada
B · Finish
WB 9 Av @ 9 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G, Canada
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
- Escape room
- 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 this an outdoor escape room in Calgary?
Yes. It is an escape-room-style game played outdoors on your phone. Clues lead you to each new location on a walk of about 2 km through Calgary streets, parks and sculptures, and you crack puzzles using what you find in front of you rather than inside a locked room.
What is the Oz game about?
You join a team of misfits and try to outsmart the witch in a new story inspired by L. Frank Baum's original Oz novel from 1900. Along the way you hear original Oz-themed songs made for the game, which you can also play in the app once you get home.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
The route starts and ends at Alexandra Dance Hall, so you finish where you began. It covers about 2 km with stops such as the Esker Foundation, the Merlin Block and Fort Calgary, and takes around 90 minutes. You can pause and pick it up again later.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, so friends or family can solve the puzzles together. There is no time slot to book and no guide to meet. Start whenever suits you, or play solo and compete on the leaderboard.
What if it rains?
The whole game is outdoors, with stops in Jack Long Park and at sculptures such as The Circle of Life, so dress for the weather. Because you can pause and continue later, you can also stop for a break and finish the route another time.
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A story adventure played through Calgary
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Calgary is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Calgary. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at 1. Alexandra Dance Hall and finishes at 12. Jack Long Park, near Alexandra Dance Hall 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.
Up to 2 playersChange pass
Get this quest · CA$18.99
