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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Mesa
4.56Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.4 km Mesa App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Embark on our magical outdoor escape-room-style experience! đź
Join forces with the remarkable team of misfits and:
đ Jump into our all-new gripping narrative, inspired by L. Frank Baumâs original Oz novel from 1900!
đ€ Try to outsmart the witch by cracking immersive puzzles with friends, or tackle her challenges solo, facing off against the leaderboard.
đ”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.
đ 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
This 2.4 km loop starts and ends at the i.d.e.a Museum on N Robson, winding through downtown Mesa past Twilight Garden and the Arizona Museum of Natural History in around 90 minutes. Friends, couples, families with kids or teens and fans of Baum's 1900 novel get escape-room puzzles outdoors, with no booking slot. Anyone after an indoor room with a live host should choose a traditional escape room.
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. Youâre 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 âwe got it!â 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
Mesa
A · Start
150 W Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA
B · Finish
150 W Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ 85201, 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.
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Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- 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
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 a Wizard of Oz escape room in Mesa?
Yes, this is an outdoor escape-room-style game played on your phone. The story is inspired by L. Frank Baum's original 1900 Oz novel, and you crack puzzles to outsmart the witch as you move between real places in downtown Mesa.
How is this different from a regular escape room in Mesa, AZ?
You get the same puzzle-solving teamwork, but outdoors on Mesa's streets instead of in a locked room. There is no booking slot, so you start whenever you like, and one ticket covers your whole group. Expect around 90 minutes and about 2.4 km of walking.
Where does the Mesa scavenger hunt start and what will we pass?
It starts near the entrance to the i.d.e.a Museum on N Robson and loops back there at the end. Along the way the clues lead you to places such as Twilight Garden, the Old Brick House Market, Queen of Peace Catholic Church and the Arizona Museum of Natural History.
Can we pause the game and finish later?
Yes. You can pause at any point, for a meal or a break, and continue later from where you stopped. Since there is no fixed start time, you can also plan the walk around the weather or your day.
Can I play on my own?
Yes. The game works for groups solving puzzles together, but you can also take on the witch's challenges solo and compare your result on the leaderboard. The original Oz songs made for the game stay available in the app after you get home.
Looking for something magical outside the usual desert hike?
Try The Oz Escape in Mesa. Youâll chase clues through art-filled streets, discover quirky murals, and follow a fantastical storyline inspired by Oz. It feels like stepping into a whimsical worldânot just sightseeing.
How can I turn a regular afternoon in downtown Mesa into a fantasy adventure?
Start this self-guided quest and slip into Oz. Murals become magical backdrops, sculptures hide clues, and you follow a story of misplaced magic through Mesaâs artsy streets.
My kids love make-believeâwould this capture their imagination?
Yes! With a talking-scarecrow vibe and colorful puzzles, it feels like a storybook brought to life. You can stop for ice cream or playground time, then jump right back into the action.
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The Oz Escape in Mesa is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Mesa. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Near entrance to i.d.e.a Museum on N Robson and finishes at i.d.e.a Museum over 2.4 km, with 15 challenge locations. 2.4 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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