The 4 Best New York City Escape Games Tours

1.The Escape Game NYC: 60-Minute Adventures in Midtown Manhattan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $51Our pick

At The Escape Game NYC on Madison Avenue, you and your team get 60 minutes to solve puzzles and complete a mission. Choose from seven story-driven games, including Only Murders in the Building, Gold Rush, Prison Break, and Timeliner. A game guide briefs you, offers hints, and leads the post-game debrief.

“We were fortunate to have the room to ourselves - a great rainy evening activity! It was challenging, our hosts were great and the check in process was simple. We completed The Heist room - great fun!”

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2.An Epic Scavenger Hunt: New York City Central Park Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $14Best value

Use the Let’s Roam app to explore Central Park from 72 E 72nd Street, solving questions and completing photo challenges at eight stops, including Alice in Wonderland, Belvedere Castle, Bethesda Fountain, and Strawberry Fields. Plan on 90 minutes to two hours of walking with your own group.

“Could not find the pick up point and no communication what so ever, we missed the scavenger hunt all together”

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3.Outdoor Escape Room in New York City – Central Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and use a physical puzzle box, real-world clues, and an app to chase the Queen of Hearts’ counterspell through Central Park. You set the pace and challenge level, then return to the museum after about two hours.

“Leaving a review isn’t enough to describe how amazing this escape room adventure was! You have to experience it for yourself and if you like adventure and solving puzzles! Believe me, you will enjoy this! The persons/person that created this game did an amazing job. My first time in NY so it was my first time in Central Park. The game made it 3x better”

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4.The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Midtown Manhattan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour · from $51

At The Escape Game NYC, your dedicated English-speaking game guide sets up a 60-minute mission in one of seven themed rooms. Choose from Prison Break, Gold Rush, The Heist, Special Ops, Timeliner, Playground, or The Depths. Expect multiple rooms, unlimited hints, and shared play that may include other players.

“The room was fun and full of challenging puzzles.”

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