The Oz Escape in Mesa
🔒 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 15 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Near entrance to i.d.e.a Museum on N Robson, 150 W Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA
🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.
🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
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Places you will visit
15
You will walk
3150 steps
Total distance
2.4 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Near entrance to i.d.e.a Museum on N Robson
150 W Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ 85201, USAFinish point 12 i.d.e.a Museum
150 W Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ 85201, USAAbout 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!
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
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Ratings and Reviews
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
Looking for something magical outside the usual desert hike?
Try The Oz Escape in Mesa. You’ll chase clues through art-filled streets, discover quirky murals, and follow a fantastical storyline inspired by Oz. It feels like stepping into a whimsical world—not 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 Mesa’s artsy streets.
My kids love make-believe—would 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.
We’re locals—why try this instead of another hike or coffee meet-up?
Because it transforms familiar blocks into a hidden game board. Even long-time residents find unexpected alley art, quirky details on building façades, and fun photo spots while chasing the wizard’s trail.
Looking for a fun double-date or group hangout?
Split into teams and compete for bragging rights, or stay together and enjoy the unfolding fantasy. Mesa’s evening lights and public art give the quest a lively, social feel.
