Escape Room Madness
38 W 32nd St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001
60 minutes
2-12 players
Hard
$38/person
horror, mystery, heist, sci-fi
Standard
About This Location
Escape Room Madness bills itself as NYC's largest single-location escape room with six private rooms spread across two floors in Koreatown. Themes range from nuclear annihilation and quarantine scenarios to masquerade balls and heists. The venue can host up to 60 people simultaneously, making it a strong choice for large corporate groups or multiple friend groups booking at once.
Rooms at Escape Room Madness (6)
Prey
ExpertThe great Detective William Sharpton has been investigating reports of a huge and terrifying creature which has been terrorizing the town every full moon. He has come pretty close to figuring out how to stop the creature, so he sends you, a group of detectives, to the most recent target: The Fleureau House. With the next full moon approaching in an hour, can you solve the mystery of this creature, or will you too fall PREY to its terrors?
Masquerade
MediumWealthy and famous composer Ludovico Manin is the prime suspect in a recent, high-profile crime. Tonight, during his annual Masquerade Ball, is your best chance to look for evidence against him. Disguised as guests, you must infiltrate the ball, find proof of Manin’s guilt, and leave without being detected. Can you find the stolen object and escape in time?
Quarantine
HardDr. Semias Vexx has been exiled from the National Association of Science, a government program that creates cures for deadly viruses. Plotting his revenge, Dr. Vexx locks you in his laboratory, and plans to release his new deadly virus worldwide in the next hour, starting with the lab you’re locked in. Do you have what it takes to solve his puzzle room and escape, or will you be the cause of the Apocalypse?
Exodus
MediumSomething has gone wrong at the New York History Museum. The ghost of the evil Pharaoh Ramses II has possessed the curator and set in motion events that could end the world. Can you and your team, with the help of the good Pharaoh Khufu, save humanity?
Nuclear Annihilation
HardA terrorist attack has been carried out on a NYC Power Plant trapping your team of engineers inside and cutting off all means of communication to the outside world. Can you neutralize the threat and save millions of innocent lives?
The Perfect Crime
Hard“The Perfect Crime” is a test of your strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and ability to work together under pressure. Each clue you uncover, each puzzle you solve, brings you closer to the elusive artifact. But the clock is ticking, and failure is not an option.
Pros
- Six rooms across two floors — NYC's largest single venue
- Can host up to 60 people simultaneously for large events
- All rooms are private with no stranger pairings
Cons
- Some rooms have older technology and set pieces
- Building entrance and elevator area feel somewhat basic
- Not as immersive as boutique competitors like Komnata Quest
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