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The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Cincinnati

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 12 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: 1 Cincinnati City Hall, Plum St & 9th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

12

You will walk

2630 steps

Total distance

2 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point 1 Cincinnati City Hall
Plum St & 9th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Finish point 12 Cincinnati City Hall
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

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!

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Cincinnati combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 12 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 0 minutes to complete and covers 2km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Cincinnati.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

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

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 0 minutes

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Distance

2km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

Ratings and Reviews

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Rose Kerns

16 Aug 2025

William1997

12 Oct 2024
it was fun and a good story

Alajonc

16 Aug 2025

Olivia Endicott

29 Sep 2024

ava

23 Feb 2025
to be honest it was not very good, had fun exploring but cafe+trolley+ various other landmarks were closed, moved, or just gone in general. plot was weird and first puzzle said it required a five letter code when the actual answer was six letters (“iconic”) would have rathered you commission artists for characters+backgrounds but the ai thankfully did not affect actual escape game. puzzles were unique and fun, lots of adventure, just severely outdated

Beat the best: Top Cincinnati explorers

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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours

FeatureRegular Guided ToursQuesto
Flexibility
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
$30-$40 per person
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Requires advance booking
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Passive listening to a guide
Active gamification; you solve the mystery

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