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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Austin
4.46Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Austin 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
Groups of friends, couples after a date idea and families who like puzzles can swap a booked indoor escape room for an outdoor one, cracking clues to outwit the witch in a story drawn from L. Frank Baum's 1900 Oz novel while walking about 2 km around The Domain. Solo players can take on the leaderboard instead. If you want a live game host or need something short and indoors, pick something else.
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
Austin
A · Start
3400 Esperanza Crossing, Austin, TX 78758, USA
B · Finish
3400 Esperanza Crossing #100, Austin, TX 78758, 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
- Escape room
- 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
- Escape room
- 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
What is the Oz game in Austin?
It is an outdoor, escape-room-style game played on your phone. A story inspired by L. Frank Baum's original 1900 Oz novel leads you between real places around The Domain, where you solve puzzles to outsmart the witch. Original Oz-themed songs made for the game play in the app.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at Macy's and finishes at Plank Provisions. In between you pass stops such as Gloria's Latin Cuisine, The NORTHSIDE Lawn, RH Austin The Gallery at the Domain, Sprinkles Austin and CRÚ Food & Wine Bar, following clues from one location to the next.
How long does it take?
Most players take a little over two hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 2 km, so the time goes mostly into cracking clues rather than covering distance. You can go at your own pace.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. You can team up with friends or family and solve the puzzles together, and one ticket covers the whole group playing together. If you prefer to go alone, you can tackle the witch's challenges solo and compare your result on the leaderboard.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No time slot is needed. There is no guide and no group to join, so you start whenever suits you on your phone. You can also pause the game, take a break at one of the cafes or restaurants on the route, and continue later.
Is The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Austin 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 Austin start and finish?
It starts at 1 Macy's, 3400 Esperanza Crossing, Austin, TX 78758, USA and finishes at 12 Plank Provisions, 3400 Esperanza Crossing #100, Austin, TX 78758, USA. The route is approximately 2 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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The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Austin is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Austin. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Macy's and finishes at Plank Provisions over 2 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2 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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