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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Chicago
4.4Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Chicago 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 loop starts and ends at the Chicago Historical Society and covers about 2 km of Old Town in around 90 minutes, passing the Chicago Fire Relic, the Old Town Triangle District Marker and the Second City Main Stage. Oz fans, friends, couples and families solve the puzzles together, while solo players chase the leaderboard. Anyone who wants a live host and four walls rather than an outdoor walk should book an indoor escape room instead.
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
Chicago
A · Start
1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
B · Finish
129 W Eugenie St, Chicago, IL 60614, 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
What is The Oz Escape experience?
It is an outdoor, escape-room-style game played on your phone. You team up with a group of misfits in a new story inspired by L. Frank Baum's 1900 Oz novel, crack puzzles to outsmart the witch and follow clues to each new location. Original Oz-themed songs play in the app and stay available afterwards.
Where does the Chicago game start and end?
It starts at the Chicago Historical Society and finishes back there, so you end where you began. In between, the route takes in stops such as the Chicago Fire Relic, the Old Town Triangle District Marker, the Archbishop's Residence, the Children's Fountain and the Second City Main Stage.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Plan on around 90 minutes for about 2 km on foot. You can pause whenever you like and pick up where you left off later, so a coffee break or a slower pace with children is no problem.
Can we play as a group, or solo?
Both work. Friends and families can solve the puzzles together, and one ticket covers your whole group. 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?
No. Unlike an indoor escape room, there is no fixed session or guide to meet. You start whenever you are ready at the Chicago Historical Society, play at your own pace and can stop and continue later. The whole game is outdoors, so plan around the weather.
Is The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Chicago 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: A Wicked Glitch in Chicago start and finish?
It starts at 1 Chicago Historical Society, 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA and finishes at 12 Chicago Fire Relic, 129 W Eugenie St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA. 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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