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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Denver
4.45Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.1 km Denver 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
From the plaza at East 3rd Avenue and Milwaukee Street, the route runs 2.1 km past Le Bilboquet, Masters Gallery Denver and the Tower of Man Sculpture in around 90 minutes. Friends who would normally book an indoor escape room, and fans of Baum's 1900 novel, get Oz puzzles to crack outdoors. Most stops are shops and restaurants, so anyone hoping for Denver history should look elsewhere.
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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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
Denver
A · Start
299 Milwaukee Street, corner of East 3rd Ave &, Milwaukee St, Denver, CO 80206, Statele Unite ale Americii
B · Finish
299 Milwaukee Street, corner of East 3rd Ave &, Milwaukee St, Denver, CO 80206, Statele Unite ale Americii
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
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- An outdoor route through the city
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- 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
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Pace
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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
How do we get tickets?
You buy the quest and play it in the Questo app on your phone. There is no time slot to reserve, so you can start whenever your group reaches the starting plaza. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated.
Is there a Wizard of Oz experience in Denver?
Yes. This is an outdoor escape-room-style game with a new story inspired by L. Frank Baum's original 1900 Oz novel. You team up with a band of misfits to outsmart the witch through puzzles around Cherry Creek, with original Oz-themed songs in the app that you can replay at home.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
It starts at the plaza on the corner of E 3rd Ave and Milwaukee St, across the street from the Ross-Cherry Creek Branch of Denver Public Library. Plan on around 90 minutes for about 2.1 km and ten stops, finishing at the Tower of Man Sculpture.
How is it different from an indoor escape room?
You get the same teamwork of cracking puzzles and following clues, but outdoors on Denver's streets instead of in a locked room. There is no fixed booking time, so you start when it suits you, and players can also go solo and compete on the leaderboard.
Can we pause, and what if it rains?
You can pause at any point and continue later from where you stopped, which helps if you want a break at one of the cafes or restaurants along the route. The whole game is played outdoors, so check the forecast and dress for the weather.
What makes this quest different from just wandering Cherry Creek?
Because you’re part of Oz. You’ll walk ~2.1 km around downtown, solve puzzles tied to the Oz story, hear original songs, and notice spots you’ve passed before but never saw in this way. It turns Cherry Creek into a fairy-tale trail.
Could this be a great date-night idea?
Absolutely. Start near the Ross-Cherry Creek Library branch, stroll through murals and plazas, solve clues together, then finish nearby for drinks. The mix of story, sunset possibilities, and shared mystery makes for a memorable date.
Is this something teenagers or older kids will like?
Yes—they’ll enjoy the fantasy, the puzzles, and the Oz characters. With 15 clue locations and ~2,760 steps, it’s just the right amount of adventure without being overwhelming. Plus lots of photo ops!
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A story adventure played through Denver
The Oz Escape in Denver is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Denver. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Plaza @ E 3rd Ave/Milwaukee St corner and finishes at Plaza @ E 3rd Ave/Milwaukee St corner 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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