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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Cincinnati
4.1Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 0.02 km Cincinnati 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 the School for Creative and Performing Arts, the route passes Old St. Mary's Catholic Church and Washington Park, with around 90 minutes of puzzles set by the witch from Baum's 1900 Oz novel. Friends who like escape rooms without a booking slot will enjoy it, as will Oz readers chasing the leaderboard solo. Anyone wanting a dry indoor room with a host giving hints should book 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
Cincinnati
A · Start
118 W Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
B · Finish
118 W Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45202, 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
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
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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
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Price
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- Choose device access above to see your total
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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
How does an outdoor escape room work in Cincinnati?
The app on your phone leads you from place to place, tells the story of each spot and sets a puzzle using what is in front of you. You work as a team to outsmart the witch, or play solo against the leaderboard. Expect it to take around 90 minutes.
What is the Oz escape story about?
It is an all-new narrative inspired by L. Frank Baum's original Oz novel from 1900. You join a team of misfits and try to outsmart the witch by solving her challenges. Original Oz-themed songs written for the game play in the app, and you can listen to them on demand at home afterwards.
Where does the game start and which places does it pass?
You start at the School for Creative and Performing Arts. Clues then lead you to places such as Old St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Art Academy of Cincinnati, the Central Parkway YMCA, Copper & Flame, Washington Park and The Transept.
Do we need to book a time slot, and can the whole group play together?
No booking slot is needed: you start whenever you like. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, so friends or family can solve the puzzles together. You can also pause partway and continue later.
Is it outdoors, and what if it rains?
Yes, the whole game is played outdoors on the streets and in Washington Park, so dress for the weather. Because you can pause at any point and pick up where you left off, a sudden shower does not mean losing your progress.
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The Oz Escape in Cincinnati is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Cincinnati. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at School for Creative and Performing Arts and finishes at School for Creative and Performing Arts, with 15 challenge locations. 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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