The best escape rooms in NYC

The Escape Game is the brainchild of a team of architects, carpenters, scenic artists, tech wizards, and storytellers who pour their passion into creating unforgettable adventures for every guest. This convenient Midtown destination boasts seven different games with multiple rooms, diverse themes, and difficulty levels to cater to everyone, whether it’s your best friend, grandma, or your 13-year-old niece. Seek as many hints as you need from your Game Guide – no penalties or judgment.

Step into the wildest ride through time with this digitally interactive escape room adventure. Join the elite Time Crisis Management team where you'll tackle life-threatening challenges across the ages – from the dino-packed Jurassic to the sword-wielding Medieval era and beyond. With just one ticket swipe on the Timeliner, you'll be zipping through history faster than you can say "time warp." Now, it's your moment to shine as you hold the keys to the past, present, and future – the fate of reality is in your hands.

Dive deep into adventure and unravel the Lab's Secrets. Channel your inner bravery as you explore an abandoned ocean laboratory in this thrilling escape room. Dr. Humphreys, the genius researcher, has vanished, leaving behind whispers of enigmatic experiments. Grab the captain's hat and navigate your submarine to the lab, decode Humphreys' mysterious research, and unveil the secrets lurking in the ocean's depths. But beware – you're not the only ones making waves in these waters!

Step into the light-hearted and nostalgic Playground, a favorite for escape room newbies and enthusiasts alike. Your adventure kicks off in a quirky classroom where the mission is clear: complete all your assignments before the final bell rings, or wave goodbye to summer break. But beware, these assignments are a far cry from your typical schoolwork – get ready for a playful twist!

Dig into the wild times of the 1800s California gold rush, where everyone had a shot at fortune – including your late relative, Clyde Hamilton. In a surprising turn of events, Clyde's left you a golden opportunity to inherit his wealth, but there's a catch: you must locate the hidden gold stash within 60 minutes before other fortune hunters catch wind of the news. It's a race against time and greedy ears in town, so gear up for a thrilling escapade into Clyde's cabin.

Slip into the shoes of a special ops agent, where routine spice market investigations take an unexpected turn and hurl you into an international crisis. Your mission: combat the threat to the world as we know it, utilizing all your tactical skills and training. As the twists and turns unfold, you'll find yourself asking a critical question – just how deep does this conspiracy go? Get ready for a high-stakes adventure where every move counts!

Embark on the ultimate challenge with this daring Prison Break escape room, widely hailed as the most difficult. Your team is divided into separate cells, requiring collaborative efforts to break free from a 1950s-style prison. Navigate through the realistic environment – right down to real prison toilets – and sneak a trip to the warden's office, but beware – an unsuccessful escape means a lifetime behind bars.

Undertake a thrilling mission as an art heist mastermind. Your target: a priceless Monet painting stolen by none other than the museum's own curator, Vincent Hahn. Your daring mission, should you choose to accept it, involves slipping through the museum undetected, breaking into Hahn's office, recovering the artwork, and making a swift exit before he returns. Become the ultimate agent in this high-stakes art heist adventure.

BrainXcape enlisted the help of set designers from the experiential theater installation Sleep No More to create two bone-chilling rooms in its Flatiron space. There’s no physical contact or jump scares in these scenarios, but you’ll be terrified nonetheless as you attempt to break out of a dark prison cell or uncover the mysteries of a haunted hotel room.

The immersive experience at Escape Games NYC is private, so you can cherry-pick your smartest friends to give you an edge. You only have an hour to solve the puzzles, whether you choose the out-of-control spaceship, undercover detective story, deranged science experiment or mysterious lair. When all else fails, appeal to the all-knowing Game Master for a hint or a few extra minutes on the clock. We’ve heard he likes to be serenaded, but we’ll let you find out for yourself.