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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Tucson
4.5Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Tucson 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 Exchange at the Presidio, this 2 km downtown Tucson route passes the Fox Tucson Theatre, El Presidio Plaza and the Pima County Historic Courthouse in around 90 minutes. Oz fans, friends, couples and families who might otherwise book an indoor escape room solve story-led puzzles out in the streets. Anyone wanting a roof overhead or a live guide on the Presidio's history should pick something else.
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
Tucson
A · Start
165 W Alameda St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
B · Finish
El Presidio Plaza, 165 W Alameda St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
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
4 / 4
Price
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- Choose device access above to see your total
- Escape room
- 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
Where does the Oz outdoor escape game in Tucson start?
It starts at Exchange at the Presidio, at the marker for the Mormon Battalion entering Tucson. From there the app guides you between stops such as El Presidio Plaza, the Pima County Historic Courthouse, the Fox Tucson Theatre and Ben's Bells, revealing each new location through clues.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Plan on around 90 minutes to cover about 2 km on foot. There is no set time slot, so you can start whenever suits you, and you can pause the game, take a break at one of the cafes or bars on the route, and continue later.
Is it a good activity for families with kids?
Yes, it suits families whose children enjoy solving puzzles together, since the game works like an escape room set across the streets of downtown Tucson. Younger children will likely need adults to help crack the clues, and everyone should be comfortable walking around 2 km.
Can we play as a group, or on our own?
Both work. One ticket covers your whole group, so friends or family can team up on phones to outsmart the witch together. If you prefer to play alone, you can tackle the challenges solo and compare your result with other players on the leaderboard.
Is it outdoors, and what if the weather is bad?
It is an outdoor escape-room style game played on the streets between stops, so dress for the weather. Because there is no booked time slot and you can pause at any point, you can wait out a downpour or a hot spell and pick up where you left off.
Is The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Tucson 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 Tucson start and finish?
It starts at 1 Exchange at the Presidio - The Mormon Battalion Enters Tucson, 165 W Alameda St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA and finishes at 12 El Presidio Plaza, El Presidio Plaza, 165 W Alameda St, Tucson, AZ 85701, 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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The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Tucson is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Tucson. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Exchange at the Presidio and finishes at El Presidio Plaza 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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