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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Philadelphia, Center City
4.65Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.3 km Philadelphia 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 at Rittenhouse Square, this 2.3 km Center City route passes the Greyhound Sculptures, Curtis Institute's Lenfest Hall and the Union League while you outwit a witch from Baum's 1900 Oz novel. Friends, couples, families with kids or teens and solo puzzlers chasing the leaderboard get around 90 minutes of outdoor teamwork. If you want a live host or shelter from rain, book an indoor 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.
4.65 / 5
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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
Philadelphia
A · Start
1848 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Statele Unite ale Americii
B · Finish
1848 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Statele Unite ale Americii
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
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
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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 a Wizard of Oz escape room in Philadelphia?
Yes, as an outdoor escape-room-style game in Center City. You play on your phone, following clues from place to place and cracking puzzles set in what is around you, with a new story inspired by L. Frank Baum's original 1900 Oz novel and original Oz-themed songs in the app.
Is this a scheduled event, or can we start whenever we like?
There is no fixed event time or booking slot. You start any time that suits your group, play without a guide, and can pause and continue later if you want to stop for food or a break along the way.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
It starts at 1 Rittenhouse Square and covers about 2.3 km through Center City, taking around 90 minutes. The route passes places such as the Curtis Institute of Music Lenfest Hall, the Greyhound Sculptures, The Union League of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Art Alliance.
Can we play as a group, or can I play alone?
Both work. Groups of friends, families and couples can team up, and one ticket covers your whole group up to the number of devices stated. If you prefer to play solo, you can take on the witch's challenges by yourself and compare your result on the leaderboard.
Is it outdoors, and what if it rains?
The whole game is played outdoors on the streets around Rittenhouse Square, so dress for the weather. Because there is no booked time, you can pick a dry day to start, and you can pause partway through and continue later if the weather turns.
Is The Oz Escape in Philadelphia, Center City 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 in Philadelphia, Center City start and finish?
It starts at 1 Rittenhouse Square, 1848 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Statele Unite ale Americii and finishes at 12 Rittenhouse Square, 1848 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Statele Unite ale Americii. The route is approximately 2.3 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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The Oz Escape in Philadelphia, Center City is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Philadelphia. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Rittenhouse Square and finishes at Rittenhouse Square over 2.3 km, with 15 challenge locations. 2.3 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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