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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Pittsburgh
4.63Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.4 km Pittsburgh 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 2.4 km loop starts and ends at the Millennium Panther Statue on Bigelow Blvd and winds past Heinz Memorial Chapel, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and St. Paul Cathedral in around 90 minutes. Friends who usually book an indoor escape room get the same teamwork puzzles outdoors, and fans of Baum's original Oz will feel at home. Anyone wanting a locked room out of the weather should look elsewhere.
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
Pittsburgh
A · Start
Forbes Ave + Hillman Libary, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
B · Finish
4301 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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
What is the Oz experience in Pittsburgh?
It is an outdoor, escape-room-style game played on your phone. A new story inspired by L. Frank Baum's 1900 Oz novel sends you and a team of misfits to outsmart the witch by solving puzzles at real places, with original Oz-themed songs you can also play at home.
Is the Oz escape an event on a set date, or can we go any time?
It is not a scheduled event. There is no time slot to book and no guide to meet, so you can start whenever suits your group, including today, and pause partway through to continue later.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
You start at the Millennium Panther Statue on Bigelow Blvd and finish back at the same spot. The loop covers about 2.4 km around the University of Pittsburgh area in Oakland and takes around 90 minutes, depending on how quickly you solve the puzzles.
Can we play as a group, or does it work solo?
Both work. Friends, families and work or birthday groups can team up to crack the puzzles together, and one ticket covers your whole group. If you play alone, you face the witch's challenges solo and compete against the leaderboard.
Is it played outdoors?
Yes. The whole game takes place outside on city streets, moving between stops such as the Latin American Cultural Center, Schenley Place and the William Pitt Union, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for the 2.4 km walk.
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The Oz Escape in Pittsburgh is a story-led themed quest in Pittsburgh, designed for families with children. Its story centers on an Oz-inspired fantasy mission.
The route starts at At the Millennium Panther Statue on Bigelow Blvd and finishes at Charity Randall Theatre over 2.4 km, with 15 challenge locations. Practical fit: 2.4 km route; 15 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this for an active family mission outdoors. Choose a cinema, zoo or venue-based attraction when you prefer a passive or fully contained outing. Playable languages: English.
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