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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in El Paso
4.55Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.4 km El Paso 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
This loop starts and ends by San Jacinto Plaza and passes Pioneer Plaza, the Scottish Temple and Hotel Paso Del Norte, with Oz-themed puzzles to crack in the street along the way. Friends, couples, families with older kids and Oz fans get escape-room teamwork with no time slot to book. Anyone who wants an indoor room, or cannot manage 2.4 km over around 90 minutes, should pick another option.
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
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
El Paso
A · Start
111 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901, USA
B · Finish
111 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901, 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.
Good to know before you play
- This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this an escape room in El Paso?
It is an outdoor escape-room-style game played on your phone in downtown El Paso. Instead of a locked room, you follow clues to each new location and solve puzzles in the real world to outsmart the witch, in a new story inspired by L. Frank Baum's 1900 Oz novel.
How long does the game take compared with a usual escape room?
Plan on around 90 minutes to walk about 2.4 km and solve the puzzles along the way. There is no countdown slot to beat: you can pause and continue later, and the route loops back to where you started near San Jacinto Plaza.
Where does it start?
The game starts near the entrance to San Jacinto Plaza at W Mills Ave and N Mesa St. From there it leads you past places such as the Firefighter Memorial Statue, the Scottish Temple and the University Park Clock Tower before finishing back at the start.
Do we need to book a time, and can our group play together?
No time slot is needed, so you can start whenever suits you. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, so friends, families or work groups can work through the puzzles as a team.
Can I play on my own?
Yes. You can tackle the witch's challenges solo and see how you compare on the leaderboard. The game also includes original Oz-themed songs created for it, which stay available in the app to listen to on demand once you get home.
How can I turn a regular downtown walk into an adventure?
Play this quest and dive into a whimsical Oz storyline while exploring El Paso’s murals, historic plazas, and hidden alleys. You’ll see the city’s blend of desert colors and art culture from a totally new angle.
Would this make a fun evening date?
Absolutely. Start as the sun sets over the Franklin Mountains, follow magical clues through lively streets, and pause for a drink or dessert downtown. The mix of warm light and fantasy puzzles makes it romantic and memorable.
Is it suitable for families with kids?
Yes. The Oz story is playful, not scary, and the puzzles are easy to tackle together. Kids can help hunt for clues, and you can stop for ice cream or a shady rest whenever you like.
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The Oz Escape in El Paso is a story-led themed quest in El Paso, designed for families with children. Its story centers on an Oz-inspired fantasy mission.
The route starts at Near the entrance to San Jacinto Plaza at W Mills Ave with N Mesa St and finishes at San Jacinto Plaza over 2.4 km, with 15 challenge locations. Practical fit: 2.4 km route; 15 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this for an active family mission outdoors. Choose a cinema, zoo or venue-based attraction when you prefer a passive or fully contained outing. Playable languages: English.
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