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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Virginia Beach
4.56Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Virginia Beach 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
Families, friends and couples after a date idea can trade a booked indoor escape room for open-air puzzles along the Virginia Beach oceanfront, on a 2 km loop that takes 1.5 to 2 hours. Oz fans get a fresh witch story drawn from L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel, with original songs. Pick something else if you want a live guide to quiz or a game played under a roof.
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.
4.56 / 5
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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
Virginia Beach
A · Start & finish
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk, Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, Statele Unite ale Americii
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
- This quest
- 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
Is this outdoor escape game family friendly?
Yes, families with children are one of the main groups who play it. You work together to crack puzzles hidden in what you see along the oceanfront and follow an Oz story with original songs. The walk is about 2 km, so children need to be happy on their feet for 1.5 to 2 hours.
Is there an escape room on the Virginia Beach oceanfront?
This is an outdoor, escape-room-style game played on your phone along the oceanfront. Instead of a locked room, you follow clues from the boardwalk past spots such as Sugar Kingdom, the Neptune Statue and Murphy's Irish Pub, solving puzzles at each stop before looping back to the boardwalk.
Is it an Oz-themed game?
Yes. The story is inspired by L. Frank Baum's original Oz novel from 1900. You team up with a band of misfits and try to outsmart the witch by solving puzzles, with new songs written for the game that you can also listen to in the app once you get home.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
It starts and ends at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk, finishing near Ocean27, so it is a loop. The route covers about 2 km, and most players take 1.5 to 2 hours including walking and puzzles. You can pause and pick it up again later.
Can we play as a group?
Yes, one ticket covers the whole group playing together, so friends or a family can solve the puzzles side by side. If you prefer to play alone, you can take on the challenges solo and see how you compare on the leaderboard.
Is The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach start and finish?
It starts at Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk, Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk, Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, Statele Unite ale Americii and finishes at Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk, Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk, Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, 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 VIRGINIA BEACH
A story adventure played through Virginia Beach
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Virginia Beach is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Virginia Beach. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk and finishes at Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk 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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