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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in El Paso
5Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km El Paso 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
Friends, couples after a date idea and families with children can play an outdoor escape game in downtown El Paso, cracking puzzles in a story drawn from L. Frank Baum's 1900 Oz novel. The 2 km loop starts and ends at the Plaza Theatre and takes around 90 minutes. If you want an indoor room with a game master on hand, book a traditional escape room 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
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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
El Paso
A · Start
125 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901, USA
B · Finish
125 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901, 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
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
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Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
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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
Is there an outdoor escape game in El Paso, TX?
Yes. This one is played on your phone in downtown El Paso. Clues lead you between real places such as Hotel Paso Del Norte, the O. T. Bassett Tower and El Paso City Hall. Each stop tells part of the story and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you.
How is this different from an indoor escape room in El Paso?
Instead of a locked room, you walk a 2 km route outdoors and solve puzzles at each stop. There is no guide and no group to join, so you start whenever you like and can pause and continue later. One ticket covers the whole group playing together.
What is the Oz story behind the game?
The narrative is inspired by L. Frank Baum's original Oz novel from 1900. You join a team of misfits and try to outsmart the witch by cracking her puzzles. Original Oz-themed songs were created for the game, and you can play them in the app and on demand once you are home.
How long does it take and where does it start?
Most players take around 90 minutes, walking and puzzles included. The 2 km loop starts and finishes at the Plaza Theatre, passing Starr Western Wear, the Federal Reserve Bank and San Jacinto Plaza along the way. You can pause at any point and pick up later.
Can I play on my own?
Yes. You can tackle the witch's challenges solo and compare your result against the leaderboard, or team up with friends and solve the puzzles together. Either way, you start at the Plaza Theatre whenever suits you, with no time slot to book.
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The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in El Paso is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in El Paso. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at The Plaza Theatre and finishes at The Plaza Theatre 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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