The Escape Game NYC
by The Escape Game
295 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017
60 minutes
1-12 players
Medium
$47/person
heist, prison, adventure, sci-fi
Chain: The Escape Game
About This Location
The Escape Game's NYC outpost near Grand Central delivers the national chain's signature formula: beautiful set design, approachable puzzles, and warm hospitality. Six rooms cover crowd-pleasing themes like Prison Break, The Heist, and Cosmic Crisis. The emphasis on fun over frustration makes this ideal for families, tourists, and first-timers who want a guaranteed great time.
Rooms at The Escape Game NYC (6)
Gold Rush
HardCan you find the gold before the mob which Clyde Hamilton had hid who was a greedy gold prospector who was missing? Make it out in 60 minutes.
Playground
MediumCan you and your teammates ace the ultimate group project that you had taken up in this summer for your school? Can you complete it in time?
Special Ops: Mysterious Market
HardCan you and your fellow field agents investigate an area's local market as you are about to wrap up you encounter a twist never expected?
The Depths
HardAre you brave enough to dive into the depths of the ocean to investigate an abandoned laboratory? Well, you’ll have to be in this escape room! The brilliant researcher, Dr. Humphreys, has gone missing and there have been rumors of mysterious experiments since his disappearance. It’s up to you to navigate your submarine to the lab, decipher Humphreys’ research, and discover what he’s been hiding deep in the ocean. Just be careful…you’re not alone in these waters…
Timeliner: Train Through Time
HardTime travel just became a reality in this digitally-interactive escape room adventure. As part of the Time Crisis Management team, you’re tasked with addressing life-threatening issues, no matter what decade they happen in. You can easily hop between centuries, from the Jurassic to Medieval and everything in between, with just one ticket swipe on Timeliner, the time-traveling train. Now, the fate of reality is in your hands — it’s up to you to restore the past and save the future. And you’ll have to hurry! All it takes is one mistake in the past for the entire future to fall apart…
Only Murders in the Building
Hard60 Minutes to Find the Film Reel! The production of the Only Murders in the Building Movie is in jeopardy! The film reel, containing crucial scenes, has mysteriously disappeared from the set. Without it, Oliver's career could be over, and the movie will be a disaster. Desperate to find the missing reel, the trio—Oliver, Charles, and Mabel—need your help. Search through the intricately designed movie set, uncover hidden clues, and solve puzzles to track down the missing film reel. Your keen observation and detective skills are essential to saving the movie!
Pros
- Gorgeous, theme-park-quality set design in every room
- Beginner-friendly with unlimited hints and supportive staff
- Prime location near Grand Central and Times Square
Cons
- Premium pricing at $47 per person
- Puzzles may feel too easy for seasoned enthusiasts
- Rooms are available nationwide, so not uniquely NYC
Who This Is Best For
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