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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Chicago
4.54Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.4 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 Frank L. 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 and finishing by the DePaul University School of Music on N Halsted St, this 2.4 km loop circles Oz Park, passing its basketball court and St. James Lutheran Church, with a story inspired by Baum's 1900 Oz novel. Friends, couples, families with kids and solo leaderboard chasers get about 90 minutes of outdoor puzzle-solving. Anyone after an indoor room with a live game master should look elsewhere.
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
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
2338 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
B · Finish
737 W Webster Ave, 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.
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Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
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Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
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- Solve challenges together in the room
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Pace
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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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 there an Oz-themed escape room in Chicago?
Yes, this is an outdoor escape-room-style game with a new story inspired by Frank L. Baum's original Oz novel from 1900. You team up with a band of misfits and crack puzzles to outsmart the witch, following clues from place to place around Oz Park, with original Oz-themed songs in the app.
Can we play The Oz Escape as a group outing or event?
Yes. It suits groups of friends, birthday and work groups, families and couples, and one ticket covers your whole group. You solve the puzzles together as a team on your phones. You can also play solo and compete against the leaderboard.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
You start near the entrance to the DePaul University School of Music on N Halsted St and finish back at the same spot. The route is about 2.4 km, taking in Oz Park, St. James Lutheran Church and streets around N Halsted, and takes around 90 minutes.
Do we need to book a time slot, and can we pause?
No booking slot is needed. Unlike a fixed-time indoor escape room, you start whenever suits you, with no guide or other group. If you need a break for food or a rest, you can pause the game and continue later from where you stopped.
Is it indoors or outdoors?
It is played outdoors on the streets and in Oz Park, so you walk between locations and solve puzzles using what is in front of you. Plan for the weather on the day, and since you can pause, you can wait out a shower and carry on afterwards.
Is The Oz Escape 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 in Chicago start and finish?
It starts at Near entrance to DePaul University - School of Music on N Halsted St, 2338 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA and finishes at 12 Oz Park Basketball Court, 737 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA. The route is approximately 2.4 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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