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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Tampa
4.6Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Tampa 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 of about 2 km starts and ends at the Glazer Children's Museum, leading you past the John F Germany Public Library and Tampa Theatre while you crack clues in a story based on Baum's 1900 Oz novel. Families, friends, couples and Oz fans get around 90 minutes of outdoor puzzling downtown. Anyone wanting a sealed indoor room with a live host should 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
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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
Tampa
A · Start
110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
B · Finish
110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602, 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
- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Choose device access above to see your total
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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 this Oz escape game family friendly?
Yes. It is a story-led outdoor puzzle walk inspired by the original 1900 Oz novel, with original Oz-themed songs in the app. Children who can follow a story and help spot clues will enjoy it most. Younger kids will likely need an adult to help with the puzzles.
What are the hours for the Oz game, and how long does it take?
There are no set hours or time slots. You start whenever you like and play on your phone. Most groups take around 90 minutes to walk the 2 km route, and you can pause and continue later if you need a break.
Is this a good thing to do with kids in Tampa this weekend?
It works well as a last-minute plan because you do not need to book a time. Go to the Glazer Children's Museum, open the app and begin. The route is about 2 km and takes around 90 minutes, with puzzles to solve together along the way.
Where does the game start and finish?
It starts and ends at the Glazer Children's Museum in downtown Tampa, so you finish where you began. Along the roughly 2 km route the clues lead you past places such as the John F Germany Public Library and Tampa Theatre.
Can we play as a group, and does it run in the rain?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, and you solve the puzzles together. You can also play solo against the leaderboard. The whole game is outdoors, so in rain plan for the weather or pause and continue later.
Is The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Tampa 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 Tampa start and finish?
It starts at Starting Point - Glazer Children's Museum, 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602, USA and finishes at Ending Point - Glazer Children's Museum, 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602, USA. 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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