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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Jacksonville
4.79Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.4 km Jacksonville 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 finishing at San Marco Library, this 2.4 km loop through San Marco passes Balis Park, the Landon Park Pollinator Garden and Largo Well, with Oz puzzles to crack in around 90 minutes. Friends, families with older kids, couples and puzzle fans wanting an outdoor escape room will enjoy it. Skip it if you need an indoor room with a host, or the walk is too far.
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
Jacksonville
A · Start
1564 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
B · Finish
1513 Lasalle St #8658, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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
- 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
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Pace
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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
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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.
Good to know before you play
- This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Oz escape game in Jacksonville start and finish?
It starts near the entrance of San Marco Library on Hendricks Ave and loops back to the same spot. Along the way you pass places such as Balis Park, the Tile Market of San Marco and the Landon Park Pollinator Garden, with the app guiding you to each one.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Plan on around 90 minutes to walk about 2.4 km through San Marco while solving the puzzles. There is no clock to beat, and you can pause the game and continue later if you want a break for food or coffee along the route.
Do we need to book a time slot like an indoor escape room?
No. You start whenever suits you, with no booking slot, no group to join and no guide to wait for. You play on your phones, and one ticket covers your whole group, so friends, families or work teams can go together.
Is it good for kids?
It suits older children and teens who enjoy puzzles, since the challenges are solved in the real world around you and tie into a story based on the original Oz novel. Original Oz-themed songs play in the app. Younger children will likely need adults to help with the clues.
Is the game outdoors, and what if it rains?
Yes, the whole route runs outdoors through San Marco streets and parks, so check the weather before you set off. If rain arrives partway through, you can pause the game and pick it up again later from where you stopped.
Is The Oz Escape in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville start and finish?
It starts at Near entrance of San Marco Library at Hendricks Ave, 1564 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA and finishes at San Marco Library, 1564 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA. The route is approximately 2.4 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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FANTASY ADVENTURE IN JACKSONVILLE
A story adventure played through Jacksonville
The Oz Escape in Jacksonville is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Jacksonville. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Near entrance of San Marco Library at Hendricks Ave and finishes at San Marco Library 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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