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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Kingston
4.38Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 0.029 km Kingston 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
Starting and ending in front of Kingston City Hall on Market Square, this loop passes St George's Anglican Cathedral and First Baptist Church on Johnson Street and runs along Princess Street, with Oz puzzles from Baum's 1900 novel for around 90 minutes. Friends wanting an outdoor escape room, families, couples and solo leaderboard players enjoy it. If you want a host giving hints indoors, book a traditional 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
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
Kingston
A · Start
216 Ontario St, Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3, Canada
B · Finish
216 Ontario St, Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3, Canada
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
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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- 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 outdoor escape room in Kingston, Ontario?
Yes. This is an escape-room-style game played on your phone in downtown Kingston. You follow clues between stops around Market Square and Princess, Johnson and Brock streets, solving puzzles to outsmart the witch. You start whenever you like, with no booking slot to fit around.
Where does the game start and finish?
It starts at Kingston Market Square, in front of Kingston City Hall, with the Douglas A. McNevin memorial fountain as the first stop. The route loops through downtown, past St George's Anglican Cathedral and First Baptist Church, and finishes back at Market Square.
How long does it take, and can we take a break?
Plan on around 90 minutes, depending on how quickly your group solves the puzzles. You can pause the game at any point, stop for food or a rest, and continue later from where you left off.
Can we play as a group, or do we each need a ticket?
One ticket covers your whole group, so friends, families or work teams can solve the puzzles together. If you prefer, you can also tackle the witch's challenges on your own and compare your result with other players on the leaderboard.
Is it suitable for children?
Families with kids or teens play it. The story follows a team of misfits from the original Oz novel, and the game includes new Oz-themed songs. The escape-room-style puzzles suit children who enjoy problem solving, and younger ones may need help from an adult.
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