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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Tucson
4.54Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 1.8 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.
🎵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!
🎁 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
Groups of friends after an escape room night out, couples, and families with kids or teens will get Oz puzzles inspired by L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel, solved on downtown Tucson streets from El Presidio Plaza past the Fox Tucson Theatre and back. Puzzle fans can also play solo against the leaderboard. If you want a live host, an indoor room, or cannot comfortably walk 1.8 km over about 90 minutes, 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
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
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?
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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
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.
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Setting
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- An outdoor route through the city
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- An indoor setting designed for the game
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Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
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- Solve challenges together in the room
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Pace
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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
Where does the Oz escape game in Tucson start and finish?
It starts at the JFK Statue in El Presidio Plaza and is a loop. Along the way you pass the Pima County Historic Courthouse, the Fox Tucson Theatre and the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum, then finish at the Exchange at the Presidio marker for the Mormon Battalion entering Tucson, back in the Presidio area where you began.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Most players take around 90 minutes, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 1.8 km through downtown Tucson, with twelve stops between El Presidio Plaza and the Presidio area, so it fits easily into an afternoon or evening outing.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so friends, families or work teams can crack the witch's puzzles side by side on one phone. If you prefer to play alone, you can tackle the challenges solo and compare your result on the leaderboard.
Do we need to book a time slot like an indoor escape room?
No. There is no fixed slot, no group to join and no guide to wait for. You start whenever you like at the JFK Statue in El Presidio Plaza, and you can pause the game and continue later if you need a break or want to stop for food.
Is it a good activity for families with kids?
It suits families with kids or teens who enjoy working through puzzles together. The story follows a team of misfits trying to outsmart the witch, with original Oz-themed songs in the app. The game is played outdoors on foot for around 90 minutes, so younger children need to be happy walking that long.
Looking for something magical in the Tucson heat?
Go on this quest early or late afternoon. Between murals and shady plaza stops, The Oz Escape gives you a story-book adventure walking through town, chasing puzzles, and beating the witch—all while catching some cooling breezes.
Is this a good date idea that isn’t dinner+movie?
Yes. Walk together from El Presidio Plaza, follow clues near Alameda, maybe snap photos in costume, and end with dessert downtown. Shared adventure + sparkle = a date you’ll actually remember.
Will kids enjoy this one too?
Definitely. The theme is whimsical, with puzzles that spark curiosity (not horror). Kids love the songs, characters, and seeing places you’d usually just drive past. Plus breaks are easy since the route is short (~1.8 km).
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The Oz Escape 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 At the JFK Statue in El Presidio Plaza and finishes at Exchange at the Presidio over 1.8 km, with 15 challenge locations. 1.8 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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