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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Detroit
4.3Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 1.9 km Detroit 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 1.9 km downtown loop starts and ends at Campus Martius Park, passing Broderick Tower, Himelhoch's and The Ashley over around 90 minutes. Friends, couples on a date, families and fans of Baum's original Oz story get an outdoor escape game with puzzles set in the streets. Anyone wanting to stay indoors out of the weather, or to ask a live guide questions, should book a classic 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
Detroit
A · Start
644 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
B · Finish
1098 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
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 there an escape game you can play around downtown Detroit?
Yes. This is an outdoor escape-room-style game played on your phone in downtown Detroit. Clues lead you to each new location, including One Campus Martius, The Hudson Cafe and Himelhoch's, and the puzzles are set in what is in front of you. Oz-themed original songs play along the way in the app.
Where does the game start and how long does it take?
You start on the south side of Campus Martius Park and the route loops back to the same spot, so you finish where you began. The walk is about 1.9 km across 12 stops and takes around 90 minutes, depending on how quickly your team cracks the puzzles.
Can we play as a group, or does everyone need a ticket?
One ticket covers your whole group, so friends, couples and families can team up and solve the witch's puzzles together. If you prefer to go it alone, you can play solo and compare your result with other players on the leaderboard.
Do we need to book a time slot?
No. There is no set start time, no group to join and no guide to meet. You open the app when you are ready at Campus Martius Park and begin, whether that is a weekday morning or a weekend evening.
Is it all outdoors, and can we pause if the weather turns?
The game is played entirely outdoors on downtown streets, so dress for the weather. You can pause at any point and continue later, which lets you stop for a break, a meal or a rain shower and pick up the story where you left off.
Is The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Detroit 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 Detroit start and finish?
It starts at 1 Campus Martius Park (S side), 644 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA and finishes at 12 One Campus Martius, 1098 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA. The route is approximately 1.9 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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A story adventure played through Detroit
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Detroit is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Detroit. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Campus Martius Park (S side) and finishes at One Campus Martius over 1.9 km, with 12 challenge locations. 1.9 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.
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