Top New York Escape Room

Escape room games are fun but don’t just hide indoors while visiting New York City—enjoy a private escape room-meets-scavenger hunt outdoors in beautiful Central Park. Imagine the nearby Metropolitan Museum of Art has been robbed and it’s up to you and your friends to find the missing painting. Follow clues via a smartphone app around the park and see the highlights as you go.

Looking for the best escape room in NYC? We offers six unique, private escape games right in the heart of Manhattan. Perfect for friends, families, tourists, and corporate team-building events, your rooms are packed with challenging puzzles, thrilling mysteries, and mind-bending riddles that will put your problem-solving skills to the test. Whether you’re planning a night out in New York City, celebrating a special occasion, or hosting a company outing, we delivers the ultimate escape room experience NYC has to offer.

Our City Point location is right in the middle of the Brooklyn action, conveniently close to countless entertainment, shopping, and dining options. This is the perfect spot for an escape room day or night out! Some of our top spots for a meal are Fat Fowl and Junior’s Restaurant and Bakery. The Escape Game Brooklyn features six unique games including Cosmic Crisis, our newest escape room, and Prison Break, our hardest game. Each family-friendly option includes multiple rooms and can hold up to 8 players. These adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. We offer the best escape rooms and the fastest customer support. Come see why our escape rooms win awards.

Take a break from sightseeing or the everyday and enjoy a fun escape room experience in Times Square, New York City. Choose from six different themed rooms, including Prison Beak, the Heist, Forbidden Treasure, and more. Then race against the clock with your team to find clues, solve puzzles, and escape the room in time.

See a different side of Manhattan that you might not find on your own, all while solving clues, with an interactive murder mystery style experience. Use your smartphone to get clues and learn about the city, with the option to ask for hints—or stop at suggested pubs—along the way.

A mysterious crime has shaken New York. Put on your detective hat and solve the puzzle on this self-guided walking quest. Your smartphone delivers clues, witness statements, and puzzles as you navigate between real-world locations that become your crime scene. Each stop reveals new evidence and suspects. Follow the trail from location to location, piecing together the story while exploring New York's streets. The app guides you step by step with an immersive narrative full of twists. This 1–2 hour private detective adventure runs 24/7 — start whenever you want, pause for coffee or photos, and play at your own pace. Available in 5+ languages.

WWe've turned St. John's University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 8 iconic places around St. John's University. At each location, you will need to solve a puzzle before advancing. It is part Scavenger Hunt and part Escape Room! You can play solo or in a group. Besides completing fun puzzles, you will learn fascinating details about different places like the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, Little Theater and Saint Thomas More Church. You will walk around 0.9 miles as you find clues, solve puzzles and get closer to completing the adventure. You can go at your own pace, but it should take around 60 minutes to complete the adventure. Over 200,000 players have used our app to explore the world. We can't wait for you to play as well!

We've turned Columbia University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 10 iconic places around Columbia University. At each location, you will need to solve a puzzle before advancing. It is part Scavenger Hunt and part Escape Room! You can play solo or in a group. Besides completing fun puzzles, you will learn fascinating details about different places like . You will walk around 0.7 miles as you find clues, solve puzzles and get closer to completing the adventure. You can go at your own pace, but it should take around 60 minutes to complete the adventure. Over 200,000 players have used our app to explore the world. We can't wait for you to play as well!

Fall in love with New York — and with each other — on this enchanting self-guided romantic walk featuring a touching love story woven through the streets. Designed for couples, this experience weaves sightseeing with intimate challenges and heartwarming stories at New York's most romantic spots. Your smartphone guides you to beautiful photo opportunities, hidden corners, and couple's activities that celebrate your relationship. The app shares the romance and history behind each location. Perfect for date nights, anniversaries, or celebrating your love story. Play whenever you want — pause for wine, dinner, or sunset photos. This 1–2 hour private walk runs 24/7. Available in 5+ languages.

Explore Central Park in depth with an activity that will have you scavenging for clues to crack the code. Simply download the app, collect your kit, and enjoy following the storyline as you progress through the game, pausing to explore your surroundings and snap photos as you wish. This unique interactive experience introduces you to the famous landmarks and hidden gems of New York’s beloved back garden.

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Troy. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Once you choose, the exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

Unlike traditional guided tours where you follow a crowd, Spyglass NYC puts you in control. Start anytime, go at your own pace, and discover New York City's hidden secrets on your own terms. No fixed schedule, no waiting for other guests, no tour guide rushing you along. Our app-based experience reveals fascinating details about NYC that even lifelong New Yorkers have never noticed. Plus our free Grand Central mission means you can try the full experience before committing to anything.

Combine sightseeing with puzzle solving and learning on this self-guided scavenger hunt through New York City’s Central Park. Visit 10 of the top attractions in the park, including Bethesda Terrace, Belvedere Castle, and Strawberry Fields, while solving riddles, unlocking information, and learning about each location in a fun and interactive way.

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Brooklyn's Prospect Heights. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! Bookings made a week or more in advance receive their kit in the mail. Last-minute bookings pick it up at the start point on the day of the adventure - exact location sent after booking.

Story: It's 1986. Visions of a blood-soaked abandoned summer camp deep in the woods of Schoharie County have been haunting you nightly. As a detective with extraordinary psychic abilities, you have a hunch that the campsite is connected to a recent case of a missing person. With feverishly scribbled notes in your hand, you head into the wilderness to investigate the crime scene clues from your dreams. Can you stay alive long enough to solve the crime?

Combine a self-guided walking scavenger hunt with an audio guide through Central Park. Discover numerous major attractions, including Bethesda Fountain and Cleopatra’s Needle, while solving puzzles and uncovering local history at your own pace. This private tour offers flexibility to start anytime and pause as you like, perfect for groups, families, and couples.

Add some excitement to your NYC sightseeing experience with this augmented reality treasure hunt using only your smartphone. Create your memorable story of the Big Apple and experience a unique blend of escape room challenges set against real-world landscapes that allow you to see a different side to New York City.

We've turned Stony Brook University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around campus. At each location, you will need to solve a puzzle before advancing. It is part Scavenger Hunt and part Escape Room! You can play solo or in a group. Besides completing fun puzzles, you will learn tons of fascinating history about the school. You will be walk around 2 miles as you find clues, solve puzzles and get closer to completing the adventure. You can go at your own pace, but it should take around 60 minutes to complete the adventure. Over 200,000 players have used our app to explore the world in the last year - we can't wait for you to play as well!

Explore Buffalo's vibrant history and unique character through an interactive scavenger hunt walking tour. Navigate the city at your own pace with an app-led adventure that combines elements of a scavenger hunt, an amazing race, and a self-guided tour. Uncover historical gems like the Ellicott Square Building and delve into Buffalo's sporting legacy at War Memorial Stadium. With no time limit and no reservations required, this experience is perfect for families, friends, or couples looking to enjoy the outdoors while discovering why Buffalo is known as the "Nickel City."

A centuries-old secret and a missing captain await in this interactive murder mystery quest through the historic South Street Seaport. Participants will unravel a chilling tale as they solve riddles and crack codes, tracing the ghostly story of Captain Elias Fortescue, a sailor lost to time. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and mystery lovers, this adventure spans approximately half a mile and lasts 1-2 hours, ensuring an engaging experience while exploring the cobblestone streets. Begin your quest at McNally Jackson Books, and be ready to download the free ClueKeeper app to guide you through the clues and challenges.

Ideal for true crime buffs and game-lovers, this self-guided New York City experience combines all the fun of a murder mystery with essential Manhattan sightseeing. Find clues and complete fun challenges to piece the puzzle together, get to know the city better, and solve the crime. All you need is WhatsApp and a smartphone with access to mobile data—simple.

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of New Rochelle. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Once you choose, the exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

Dive into New York City like never before—on your own terms and like a local! This self-guided experience brings you face-to-face with NYC’s landmark highlights and hidden gems. Limited on time? Compress this Adventure into one action packed day! Use our interactive app to unlock curated routes, local gems, and seamless navigation across neighborhoods. No rigid schedules, no guesswork—just your own pace and discovery. By the end, you’ll know you’ve truly seen the city, not just skimmed it.