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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Charlotte
4.44Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Charlotte 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
Starting at the Charlotte Convention Center, this 2 km puzzle route passes Il Grande Disco, the Books Monument and The Firebird, telling a story drawn from Baum's 1900 Oz novel over about 90 minutes. Friends, couples after a date idea, families and Oz fans who want an escape room in the open air will enjoy it. If you want a locked indoor room with staff on hand, book that instead.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Hunt for clues and solve witty puzzles as you walk around town
Follow an original Oz storyline
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
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
Charlotte
A · Start
531 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, Statele Unite ale Americii
B · Finish
435 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, 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.
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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 Charlotte?
It is an outdoor, escape-room-style game played on your phone. A new story inspired by L. Frank Baum's original 1900 Oz novel sends you through Charlotte with a team of misfits, trying to outsmart the witch by solving puzzles at each location. Original Oz-themed songs made for the game play in the app.
Is this an Oz escape room?
It works like an escape room, but outdoors. Instead of a locked indoor room, you follow clues from place to place on the street and crack puzzles built around what is in front of you. You can play with friends or tackle the witch's challenges solo against the leaderboard.
Where does it start?
The game starts at 1 Charlotte Convention Center. From there the app leads you on a route of about 2 km past stops such as Il Grande Disco, the Books Monument, 301 South College Urban Park and The Firebird by Niki de Sainte-Phalle.
Can we play it today, or do we need to book a time?
There is no time slot to book. You can start whenever suits you, with no guide or group to meet. Plan on around 90 minutes, and if you need a break you can pause the game and continue later from where you stopped.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, so friends, couples and families can work through the puzzles together. If you prefer to play alone, you can take on the witch's challenges solo and compare your result on the leaderboard.
Is The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Charlotte self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Charlotte start and finish?
It starts at 1 Charlotte Convention Center, 531 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, Statele Unite ale Americii and finishes at 12 Books Monument, 435 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, Statele Unite ale Americii. The route is approximately 2 km and includes 12 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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FANTASY ADVENTURE IN CHARLOTTE
A story adventure played through Charlotte
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Charlotte is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Charlotte. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Charlotte Convention Center and finishes at Books Monument over 2 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2 km walking route; 12 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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