Very Positive
1 American Dream Wy, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA
“Ohhh how we loved this room!! We were so lucky to be partnered with fellow Escape Room enthusiasts visiting for the Eras Tour! We were a fantastic team, and speedily charged through this room. This room was fabulous, as most Escape Game rooms are. Great theming, puzzles, and overall experience!”
48 games played
Very Positive
1 American Dream Wy, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA
“Impeccably designed room! Clearly very well thought through and very fun overall. Would be great for a mid-sized group. I'm a sucker for atmosphere and this room delivers well on that. Puzzles were certainly manageable and good for a group of varying experience levels.”
48 games played
Very Positive
1 American Dream Wy, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA
“Such a fun game! Definitely recommend 4+ people for this because it can be challenging with a smaller bunch. Being separated at the start is always fun and adds a unique element to the game. For those with physical accessibility issues, this could be a bit of a challenging game but not impossible.”
48 games played
Very Positive
1 American Dream Wy, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA
“Absolutely BONKERS room. Has a HUGE unexpected twist that we did not see coming. Incredibly well-done theming and very unique overall. Cool combination of an old-school feel while also being very high tech.”
48 games played
Very Positive
1 American Dream Wy, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA
“Usually chain escape rooms tend to offer weaker experiences, but the escape game is an exception. We both loved playground, the puzzles were just the right difficulty and quantity for a group of four. The story is goofy and really just an excuse for the puzzles to exist, but it doesn't hinder the experience much. The set was very fun and nostalgic, and some unique puzzles were used. Definitely worth a play for anyone in the area.”
32 games played
Very Positive
265 W 37th St #802a, New York, NY 10018, USA
“Great futuristic room with ingenious puzzles and exciting moments! It’s challenging in a fair way. Very tech-heavy which made the room stand out over Operation: End of Days, another similar room at the same location. Honestly, we felt that Carbon: 3708 pulled it off better, with better set design, puzzles, lighting effects, and wow moments. If you can only do one apocalyptic room at Mission Escape, choose Carbon!”
231 games played
Very Positive
Lefcourt Colonial Building, 295 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA
“By far one of my favorite escape rooms I have done. Extremely well realized and conceived, with a fantastic flow. This room is also very puzzle and lock focused for those who really vibe with that. The room is also multi-tiered which makes it feel very dynamic, and little things like a scent diffuser in the entry room make it not just immersive but pleasant! My trio is very expended in escape rooms, so this was not particularly difficult for us, but the flow is excellent, and sometimes it feels really awesome to finish in less than 40 minutes feeling smart as heck “The Escape Game” overall is a super strong brand, and I recommend all their rooms as some of the best ever. Love this brand.”
56 games played
Overwhelmingly Positive
Lefcourt Colonial Building, 295 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA
“This was really fun. A nice big colourful set with loads to do, a nice mix of puzzles and physical elements. We were a team of 2 in a game listed as 4-12 players so we were up against it but our host Matt absolutely nailed it with giving us just enough help to give us a fighting chance of getting through, and we made it out after a hectic finish with less than a minute to spare”
93 games played
Very Positive
Lefcourt Colonial Building, 295 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA
“Great game. The Escape Game continues to show why they are the best *chain* escape room company there is. Game is an excellent mix of two themes, which you’d think is hard to do, but they did it. Pretty much all clues either high tech or use the environment around you which is a huge plus. Rooms were beautiful which was to be expected. I normally don’t recommend chain companies to enthusiasts but The Escape Game has consistently high quality rooms.”
36 games played
Very Positive
Lefcourt Colonial Building, 295 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA
“This is the best implementation of a Prison Break style room I’ve seen. Like every The Escape Game room, the theming, narrative and puzzle design is absolutely top notch. It can reasonably be beaten by two people as long as you are comfortable yelling to communicate.”
64 games played
Very Positive
Lefcourt Colonial Building, 295 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA
Very Positive
Lefcourt Colonial Building, 295 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA
“The Escape Game has the cleanest games and Timeliner was no exception. I think it was hyped up so much for me that it fell short of expectations in comparison to the other rooms. It does feel like they used every inch of space for either set or puzzle (and to that I say, amen). My favorite TEG rooms in order: Playground, Prison Break, Special Ops/Gold Rush (tie), Heist, The Depths/Timeliner (but they’re all amazing and all should be played!!!!!)!”
281 games played
Very Positive
39 W 32nd St 4th floor, New York, NY 10001, USA
“Super fun room with a couple good twists. So many locks, but unlike other rooms with a lot of locks, you’re able to figure out what goes with which lock. Great theming and set. Gamemaster Gus was amazing and made the experience extra awesome!”
64 games played
“I’ve played Beat the Bomb twice, and ended up covered in paint twice. It’s more frantic than a regular escape room, and I definitely recommend stretching beforehand, particularly if you are like me and your limbo game is weak.”
64 games played
Overwhelmingly Positive
794 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
“8.1/10 Myss Tic Escape rooms have done it again creating an incredible set with puzzles that go so well with the theme and each room. There are some “stranger things” here that you wouldn’t usually do in other escape rooms, but thank goodness one of us was on top of their game to catch on to these very unique tasks! After playing 87 rooms, whenever we get to experience something new in an escape room, we absolutely love it, and there were a couple puzzles here that we have never done or seen before. There were a couple things that were broken and very worn out, to the point where our game master had to tell us during the game that something triggered but didn’t open because it is broken. The final room we felt was a bit underwhelming and they could have done a lot more with it. We still absolutely loved the Montauk Project and cannot recommend Myss Tic as a company enough!”
88 games played
“9/10 After playing Ghost Light, it is no surprise why Myss Tic is such a highly recommended location in New York. Ghost Light took us on a journey that we can only describe as beautiful. They put a unique twist on a typical “ghost-theme” and made a story that will please almost anyone! The mission was clear and the journey through the room along with the puzzles fit in so well with the story. The details in this room put you right on set and make you feel as though you are about to make your broadway debut. There is one puzzle that uses smell and the scents are very strong, so if anyone is sensitive to strong scents here is your warning! But wow…. The ending of Ghost Light really stood out and we absolutely loved everything that was done in order to finish this room. After 87 games played, Ghost Light makes our top 5 games and we can’t recommend it enough! Break a leg!”
88 games played
Very Positive
2571 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309, USA
“Such a cool escape room! The production quality was very high, there were times where I thought I was in a real battleship. Our gamemaster was absolutely lovely and seemed very passionate about the room! And the cherry on top is that there's the ship graveyard right behind the building!”
47 games played
Very Positive
2571 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309, USA
“Disco 54 is straight up fun! It’s basically a club and escape room all in one! So if there’s anyone in the group who doesn’t want to solve puzzles for some reason, they can just dance the night away to music on the full disco ball lit dance floor! The escape room itself is filled with what I consider logical puzzles, or tasks that feel natural to accomplish if you were the DJ or bartender at the club. The last part is not as impressive as the full club floor, but that 1st room is so phenomenal that I didn’t mind too much. The real life story that this club is based on was interesting too, and the real photos hanging on the wall give this room history and personality! Highly recommended so get down and hit the dance floor!”
231 games played
“Ohhh how we loved this room!! We were so lucky to be partnered with fellow Escape Room enthusiasts visiting for the Eras Tour! We were a fantastic team, and speedily charged through this room. This room was fabulous, as most Escape Game rooms are. Great theming, puzzles, and overall experience!”
48 games played
“Impeccably designed room! Clearly very well thought through and very fun overall. Would be great for a mid-sized group. I'm a sucker for atmosphere and this room delivers well on that. Puzzles were certainly manageable and good for a group of varying experience levels.”
48 games played
“Such a fun game! Definitely recommend 4+ people for this because it can be challenging with a smaller bunch. Being separated at the start is always fun and adds a unique element to the game. For those with physical accessibility issues, this could be a bit of a challenging game but not impossible.”
48 games played
“Absolutely BONKERS room. Has a HUGE unexpected twist that we did not see coming. Incredibly well-done theming and very unique overall. Cool combination of an old-school feel while also being very high tech.”
48 games played
“Usually chain escape rooms tend to offer weaker experiences, but the escape game is an exception. We both loved playground, the puzzles were just the right difficulty and quantity for a group of four. The story is goofy and really just an excuse for the puzzles to exist, but it doesn't hinder the experience much. The set was very fun and nostalgic, and some unique puzzles were used. Definitely worth a play for anyone in the area.”
32 games played
“Great futuristic room with ingenious puzzles and exciting moments! It’s challenging in a fair way. Very tech-heavy which made the room stand out over Operation: End of Days, another similar room at the same location. Honestly, we felt that Carbon: 3708 pulled it off better, with better set design, puzzles, lighting effects, and wow moments. If you can only do one apocalyptic room at Mission Escape, choose Carbon!”
231 games played
“By far one of my favorite escape rooms I have done. Extremely well realized and conceived, with a fantastic flow. This room is also very puzzle and lock focused for those who really vibe with that. The room is also multi-tiered which makes it feel very dynamic, and little things like a scent diffuser in the entry room make it not just immersive but pleasant! My trio is very expended in escape rooms, so this was not particularly difficult for us, but the flow is excellent, and sometimes it feels really awesome to finish in less than 40 minutes feeling smart as heck “The Escape Game” overall is a super strong brand, and I recommend all their rooms as some of the best ever. Love this brand.”
56 games played
“This was really fun. A nice big colourful set with loads to do, a nice mix of puzzles and physical elements. We were a team of 2 in a game listed as 4-12 players so we were up against it but our host Matt absolutely nailed it with giving us just enough help to give us a fighting chance of getting through, and we made it out after a hectic finish with less than a minute to spare”
93 games played
“Great game. The Escape Game continues to show why they are the best *chain* escape room company there is. Game is an excellent mix of two themes, which you’d think is hard to do, but they did it. Pretty much all clues either high tech or use the environment around you which is a huge plus. Rooms were beautiful which was to be expected. I normally don’t recommend chain companies to enthusiasts but The Escape Game has consistently high quality rooms.”
36 games played
“This is the best implementation of a Prison Break style room I’ve seen. Like every The Escape Game room, the theming, narrative and puzzle design is absolutely top notch. It can reasonably be beaten by two people as long as you are comfortable yelling to communicate.”
64 games played
“The Escape Game has the cleanest games and Timeliner was no exception. I think it was hyped up so much for me that it fell short of expectations in comparison to the other rooms. It does feel like they used every inch of space for either set or puzzle (and to that I say, amen). My favorite TEG rooms in order: Playground, Prison Break, Special Ops/Gold Rush (tie), Heist, The Depths/Timeliner (but they’re all amazing and all should be played!!!!!)!”
281 games played
“Super fun room with a couple good twists. So many locks, but unlike other rooms with a lot of locks, you’re able to figure out what goes with which lock. Great theming and set. Gamemaster Gus was amazing and made the experience extra awesome!”
64 games played
“I’ve played Beat the Bomb twice, and ended up covered in paint twice. It’s more frantic than a regular escape room, and I definitely recommend stretching beforehand, particularly if you are like me and your limbo game is weak.”
64 games played
“8.1/10 Myss Tic Escape rooms have done it again creating an incredible set with puzzles that go so well with the theme and each room. There are some “stranger things” here that you wouldn’t usually do in other escape rooms, but thank goodness one of us was on top of their game to catch on to these very unique tasks! After playing 87 rooms, whenever we get to experience something new in an escape room, we absolutely love it, and there were a couple puzzles here that we have never done or seen before. There were a couple things that were broken and very worn out, to the point where our game master had to tell us during the game that something triggered but didn’t open because it is broken. The final room we felt was a bit underwhelming and they could have done a lot more with it. We still absolutely loved the Montauk Project and cannot recommend Myss Tic as a company enough!”
88 games played
“9/10 After playing Ghost Light, it is no surprise why Myss Tic is such a highly recommended location in New York. Ghost Light took us on a journey that we can only describe as beautiful. They put a unique twist on a typical “ghost-theme” and made a story that will please almost anyone! The mission was clear and the journey through the room along with the puzzles fit in so well with the story. The details in this room put you right on set and make you feel as though you are about to make your broadway debut. There is one puzzle that uses smell and the scents are very strong, so if anyone is sensitive to strong scents here is your warning! But wow…. The ending of Ghost Light really stood out and we absolutely loved everything that was done in order to finish this room. After 87 games played, Ghost Light makes our top 5 games and we can’t recommend it enough! Break a leg!”
88 games played
“Such a cool escape room! The production quality was very high, there were times where I thought I was in a real battleship. Our gamemaster was absolutely lovely and seemed very passionate about the room! And the cherry on top is that there's the ship graveyard right behind the building!”
47 games played
“Disco 54 is straight up fun! It’s basically a club and escape room all in one! So if there’s anyone in the group who doesn’t want to solve puzzles for some reason, they can just dance the night away to music on the full disco ball lit dance floor! The escape room itself is filled with what I consider logical puzzles, or tasks that feel natural to accomplish if you were the DJ or bartender at the club. The last part is not as impressive as the full club floor, but that 1st room is so phenomenal that I didn’t mind too much. The real life story that this club is based on was interesting too, and the real photos hanging on the wall give this room history and personality! Highly recommended so get down and hit the dance floor!”
231 games played
Just like with almost everything, the capital of escape rooms is probably New York City. Since the first escape rooms arrived in here in 2016, the culture capital of the World hasn’t stopped crafting these immersive puzzle experiences. In fact, New York City is home to nearly 50 different escape room venues and Manhattan offers a particularly exciting array of escape room experiences that are suitable for all tastes. 60 Out’s Gold Rush has been a fan favorite for years, and was voted the 4th best escape room in Manhattan. Clue Chases’s Houdini’s Workshop is another hit that is known for its beautiful set and immersive story. With over 100 escape games in the entire area, the possibilities are nearly endless — you’ll find games with themes of horror, adventure, crime, espionage, and plenty you may not expect.
Remember those point-and-click adventure games where you’re locked in a room and have to solve puzzles to find the key and escape? Those online games were the original inspiration for the live escape rooms you’ll find all across the world today. An escape room is an immersive experience where you (and your team of 2 or more people) are locked in a room with a series of puzzles for 60 minutes. To escape and win the game, you have to look for clues, solve the puzzles, and find the key. While most escape rooms only give you 60 minutes to complete the challenge, others may have shorter or longer time limits. Many venues are private rooms where you and your team are the only players. However, some places may pair you with other groups who booked a slot at the same time. And don’t worry about getting stuck, asking for hints on a difficult puzzle is totally normal. While the original escape room (created by SCRAP in 2007) had a fairly simple aesthetic, today’s escape games often take you into a different world. Artistic set designs, secret doors, and unique interactive elements are all part of the fun. It’s like an adventure game that you can interact with in real life. But if you’re hoping to preview any rooms before you book a game somewhere, detailed images and videos can be hard to find. To keep the puzzles a secret and preserve the experience of seeing the room for the first time, most venues only offer a few photos or a short trailer about the room’s theme or narrative. The only way to know what it’s like is to go and try it for yourself!
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in New York City. The goal of Morty is to make escape rooms more accessible for everyone to find and play. With Morty, you can: - Browse escape rooms anywhere in the country - Read reviews and ratings from other community members - Book a room together with your friends Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned escape room enthusiast, our aim is to help you play more escape rooms and visit more immersive attractions.
Most escape room venues don’t accept walk-ins, and time slots for popular games may fill up fast. Besides that, not every escape room is the same — some have varying difficulties, and you don’t want to get stuck playing a room that’s beyond your experience level. That’s why the best way to book an escape room in New York City is through the Morty app. You can get updates on new games, read reviews, compare details (including difficulty, theme, runtime) and plan an outing with friends, all on the same platform. You can even coordinate games with your friends collaboratively. Download the Morty app and book your adventure today!