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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Detroit
4.53Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.1 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.
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
Groups of friends, couples and families with teens get escape-room puzzles outdoors here, outsmarting a witch from Baum's 1900 Oz story over about 90 minutes and 2.1 km past the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Scarab Club. Solo puzzle fans can play for the leaderboard. Anyone who wants an indoor room with a game master handing out hints should book a traditional 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
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
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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
315 E Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
B · Finish
315 E Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, 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
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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
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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- 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
Is The Oz Escape in Detroit a scheduled event, or can we start any time?
It is not a timed event. You start whenever you like, with no booking slot to reserve, and play on your phone outdoors. You can pause and continue later, so it fits around a museum visit, a meal or a free afternoon.
Where does it start, and how long does it take?
It starts and ends at the Charles H. Wright Museum. Plan on around 90 minutes for a 2.1 km walk, with stops including the Horace H. Rackham Educational Memorial, the Scarab Club, The Thinker at the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Josephine F. Ford Sculpture Garden and the Michigan Science Center.
Can we play as a group, or is it just for one person?
Both work. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, so friends, families or work groups can team up to crack the puzzles together. Solo players can take on the witch alone and compete against the leaderboard.
Is it good for kids?
Families with kids and teens play it. The puzzles are escape-room style clues tied to an Oz story, with original Oz-themed songs in the app, so children who enjoy riddles and can manage a 2.1 km walk with adults tend to get the most out of it.
Is it outdoors, and what if it rains?
Yes, it is an outdoor game played on the streets between each stop, so dress for the weather. If rain sets in, you can pause the game and continue later from where you stopped, without needing to rebook a time.
Is The Oz Escape 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 in Detroit start and finish?
It starts at Charles H. Wright Museum, 315 E Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, USA and finishes at 12 - Ending Charles H. Wright Museum, 315 E Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, USA. The route is approximately 2.1 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 DETROIT
A story adventure played through Detroit
The Oz Escape 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 Charles H. Wright Museum and finishes at 12 over 2.1 km, with 15 challenge locations. 2.1 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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