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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Tampa
4.59Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Tampa 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 and families with kids or teens who enjoy escape rooms get the same puzzle teamwork outdoors, solving clues around Tampa's courthouse district in about 90 minutes, guided by a story drawn from L. Frank Baum's 1900 Oz novel. Puzzle fans can also play solo for the leaderboard. Anyone wanting an indoor room, or not up for a 2 km walk outside, 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
Get a chance to win prizes for best-costumed
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.59 / 5
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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
Tampa
A · Start
501 N Pierce St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
B · Finish
Kennedy Blvd @ Pierce St MetroRapid, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
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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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
4 / 4
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 long does the Oz game in Tampa take, and what hours can we play?
Plan on around 90 minutes to cover the 2 km route. There is no booking slot, so you start whenever suits your group, and you can pause and continue later if you need a break or want to split it across two outings.
Is this a good thing to do with kids this weekend?
It suits families with kids or teens who like solving puzzles together. You follow clues on foot from place to place and work out escape-room-style challenges set in what is in front of you. With no fixed start time, you can fit it into any free part of the weekend.
Is this a Wizard of Oz scavenger hunt?
In a way. You follow clues to find each new location, then crack puzzles to outsmart the witch alongside a team of misfits. The story is newly written and inspired by L. Frank Baum's original 1900 Oz novel, with original Oz-themed songs you can play in the app and at home.
Where does the game start and end?
It starts near the entrance to the Old Hillsborough County Courthouse on N Pierce St and finishes back at the same spot. Along the way you pass places such as the Tampa Firefighters Museum, Joe Chillura Courthouse Square, Lykes Gaslight Square Park and the weather clock.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, and you can also play solo against the leaderboard. You do not book a time slot: start on the street whenever you are ready, unlike a fixed-time indoor escape room.
Is The Oz Escape in Tampa 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 Tampa start and finish?
It starts at Near entrance to Old Hillsborough County Courthouse on N Pierce St, 501 N Pierce St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA and finishes at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square, Kennedy Blvd @ Pierce St MetroRapid, Tampa, FL 33602, USA. The route is approximately 2 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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The Oz Escape in Tampa is a story-led themed quest in Tampa, designed for families with children. Its story centers on an Oz-inspired fantasy mission.
The route starts at Near entrance to Old Hillsborough County Courthouse on N Pierce St and finishes at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square over 2 km, with 15 challenge locations. Practical fit: 2 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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