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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in New Bedford
4.52Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 0.055 km New Bedford 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 Custom House Square, passing the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, City Hall and the Whaling Museum as you crack puzzles drawn from Baum's 1900 Oz novel in around 90 minutes. Friends, couples, families with teens and solo puzzle fans chasing the leaderboard get escape-room teamwork outdoors with no slot to book. Anyone after an indoor room with a live host should choose another game.
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
Get a chance to win prizes for best-costumed
From people who played this quest
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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
New Bedford
A · Start
Custom House Square, 21 Barkers Ln, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
B · Finish
355-357 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740, 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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- 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 an outdoor escape room in New Bedford?
Yes. This is an escape-room-style game played outdoors on your phone. A new story inspired by L. Frank Baum's 1900 Oz novel has you cracking puzzles to outsmart the witch, and each solved clue leads you to the next location in downtown New Bedford. There is no fixed time slot.
Where does the quest in New Bedford start and end?
It starts and finishes at Custom House Square on N 2nd St, so it is a loop. Along the way you pass Gallery X, the First Unitarian Church, the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford City Hall, the First National Bank Building and the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
How long does it take?
Plan on around 90 minutes, depending on how quickly your group solves the puzzles. You do not have to finish in one go: you can pause the game, take a break nearby and continue later from where you stopped.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
No booking slot is needed, so you can start whenever suits you. One ticket covers your whole group, and you work through the puzzles together on your phones. If you prefer, you can also play solo and compete against the leaderboard.
Is it played outdoors if it rains?
Yes, the whole game takes place outdoors on the streets of downtown New Bedford, so dress for the weather. Because you can pause and continue later, you can also wait out a heavy shower or pick a drier day to finish.
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FANTASY ADVENTURE IN NEW BEDFORD
A story adventure played through New Bedford
The Oz Escape in New Bedford is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in New Bedford. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Custom House Square (N 2nd St) and finishes at 12. Custom House Square (Acushnet Ave), with 15 challenge locations. 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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