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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Merced
4.4Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Merced 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
This loop starts and ends at Bob Hart Park, passing Our Lady of Mercy Church, the Merced Civic Center and Central Presbyterian Church over about 2 km and around 90 minutes. Friends, families with kids or teens, couples and solo leaderboard chasers will enjoy outwitting the witch in a story drawn from Baum's 1900 Oz novel. If you want to stay indoors with staff on hand to give hints, choose a traditional escape room instead.
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
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
Merced
A · Start
500 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
B · Finish
500 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
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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- Choose device access above to see your total
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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 an escape room near me in Merced?
This is an outdoor escape-room-style game played on your phone in Merced. It starts at Bob Hart Park, covers about 2 km and finishes back at the park, with puzzles set in the places along the way, including Our Lady of Mercy Church and the Merced Civic Center.
Is this a horror escape room?
No. The theme is Oz, based on L. Frank Baum's original 1900 novel. You team up with a band of misfits to outsmart the witch by cracking puzzles, and the game includes original Oz-themed songs you can also listen to in the app at home.
How long does it take, and do we need to book a time slot?
Plan on around 90 minutes for the 2 km route. There is no fixed booking slot: you start whenever suits your group, and you can pause and continue later if you need a break along the way.
Can our whole group play together?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, so friends, families or work groups can solve the puzzles as a team. You can also play solo and compete against the leaderboard.
Is it played outdoors, and what if it rains?
The whole game takes place outdoors on the streets of Merced, moving between stops on foot. Because you can pause and pick up where you left off, you can stop for a shower or come back another day to finish.
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The Oz Escape in Merced is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Merced. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route is self-guided over 2 km, with 15 challenge locations. 2 km walking route; 15 challenge locations
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