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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Cleveland
4.42Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.3 km Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland Museum of Art's south side entry, this 2.3 km route passes the Fine Arts Garden, Kelvin Smith Library and Severance Music Center, inspired by L. Frank Baum's 1900 Oz novel. Friends who would otherwise book an indoor escape room get about 90 minutes of outdoor teamwork, and solo puzzlers can race the leaderboard. Pick something else if you want a live guide or shelter from the weather.
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
Cleveland, OH
A · Start
11100 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106, Statele Unite ale Americii
B · Finish
11100 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106, Statele Unite ale Americii
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
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
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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 the Oz escape a scheduled event, or can we go any day?
It is not a fixed-date event. You play it on your phone whenever suits you, with no booking slot and no guide to meet. Open the app at the start point, and the story and puzzles begin when your group is ready.
Is this an escape room in Cleveland?
It is an outdoor escape-room-style game. Instead of a locked room, you follow clues between real places such as the Fine Arts Garden, Kelvin Smith Library and Severance Music Center, solving puzzles to outsmart the witch. Expect around 90 minutes and 2.3 km on foot.
Where does the game start?
It starts at the South Side Entry of the Cleveland Museum of Art. From there the app leads you to stops including the Mary Chisholm Painter Arch, the Peter B. Lewis Building, Freiberger Field and Severance Music Center.
Is it a kid-friendly escape room?
Families with kids or teens play it together, and the Oz story and original songs suit younger fans of the book. The puzzles are built for teamwork, so older children and teens who enjoy problem solving will get the most from it, with adults helping on the walk of about 2.3 km.
Can our group play together, and can we take a break?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, so friends, families or work teams can solve the puzzles together, or you can play solo for the leaderboard. You can pause at any point and continue later from where you stopped.
Is The Oz Escape in Cleveland 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 in Cleveland start and finish?
It starts at 1 The Cleveland Museum of Art, South Side Entry, 11100 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106, Statele Unite ale Americii and finishes at 12 The Cleveland Museum of Art, Southside Entry, 11100 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106, Statele Unite ale Americii. The route is approximately 2.3 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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FANTASY ADVENTURE IN CLEVELAND, OH
A story adventure played through Cleveland, OH
The Oz Escape in Cleveland is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Cleveland, OH. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at The Cleveland Museum of Art, South Side Entry and finishes at The Cleveland Museum of Art, Southside Entry over 2.3 km, with 15 challenge locations. 2.3 km walking route; 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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