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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Melbourne, AU
4.29Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Melbourne 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
This loop starts and ends at University Square in Carlton, passing Melbourne Connect, the Kathleen Syme Library and Piazza Italia over about 2 km in around 90 minutes. Friends, couples, families and Oz fans get puzzles drawn from Baum's 1900 novel, and solo players can chase the leaderboard. Anyone wanting a host to give hints or a room out of the rain should book an indoor 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
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.
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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
Melbourne
A · Start
190 Pelham St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
B · Finish
Melbourne University/Pelham St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
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
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 this Oz escape game family friendly?
Yes, it suits families who enjoy solving puzzles together. The story follows a team of misfits trying to outsmart a witch, based on Baum's original Oz novel, and includes original songs. Children who can follow clues and help crack puzzles will get the most out of the walk of about 2 km.
What is the Oz game in Melbourne?
It is an outdoor escape-room-style game played on your phone. You follow clues to each new location around University Square, crack puzzles to beat the witch and hear the story inspired by L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel. You can play with friends or alone against the leaderboard.
How is this different from an indoor escape room?
Instead of a locked room, you solve puzzles outdoors in the streets, with the app leading you from place to place. There is no time slot to book: you start whenever you like, and you can pause and continue later if you need a break.
Where does it start and finish?
The game starts and ends at University Square, so you finish where you began. Along the route you pass places such as Melbourne Connect, the Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre and Piazza Italia.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Plan on around 90 minutes, covering about 2 km on foot. Because it is self-guided, your pace depends on how quickly your group cracks the puzzles, and you can pause and pick it up again later.
Is The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Melbourne, AU self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Melbourne, AU start and finish?
It starts at Point 1 - Starting point - University Square, 190 Pelham St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia and finishes at Point 12 - Ending point - University Square, Melbourne University/Pelham St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia. The route is approximately 2 km and includes 12 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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