{"id":20920,"date":"2016-12-18T10:01:11","date_gmt":"2016-12-18T15:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/?p=20920"},"modified":"2026-01-05T15:56:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T20:56:52","slug":"new-york-ny-room-escape-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2016\/12\/18\/new-york-ny-room-escape-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"New York City: Escape Room Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>Last Updated:<\/strong> May 11, 202<\/em>5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New York City is our home market. We&#8217;ve been playing in this city since escape rooms first started popping up in North America. There is no escape room community that we know better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are our recommendations for escape rooms in New York City (or accessible via Metro). Since we like nuance, they are broken out into categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/New-York-City-Escape-Room-Guide.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"103543\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/new-york-city-escape-room-guide\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/New-York-City-Escape-Room-Guide.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"New-York-City-Escape-Room-Guide\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/New-York-City-Escape-Room-Guide-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/New-York-City-Escape-Room-Guide-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"New York City Escape Room Guide\" class=\"wp-image-103543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/New-York-City-Escape-Room-Guide-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/New-York-City-Escape-Room-Guide-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/New-York-City-Escape-Room-Guide-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/New-York-City-Escape-Room-Guide-685x457.jpg 685w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/New-York-City-Escape-Room-Guide-342x228.jpg 342w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/New-York-City-Escape-Room-Guide.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"market-standouts\">Market Standouts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2025\/05\/11\/mysstic-rooms-bird-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Bird<\/em>, MyssTic<\/a> \ud83d\udd12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2020\/12\/13\/myss-tic-ghost-light-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Ghost Light<\/em>, MyssTic<\/a> \ud83d\udd12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2020\/12\/06\/myss-tic-montauk-project-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Montauk Project<\/em>, MyssTic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2021\/12\/08\/mission-escape-games-carbon-3708-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Carbon: 3708<\/em>, Mission Escape Games<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/06\/07\/escape-game-cosmic-crisis-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Cosmic Crisis<\/em>, The Escape Game<\/a> \ud83d\udd12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2018\/12\/17\/mission-escape-games-operation-end-days-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Operation End of Days,&nbsp;<\/em>Mission Escape Games<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2018\/03\/07\/beat-bomb-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beat The Bomb<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2018\/08\/28\/unreal-escapes-battleship-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Battleship<\/a><\/em> &amp; <em><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2019\/04\/22\/unreal-escapes-disco-54-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Disco 54<\/a><\/em> at Unreal Escapes are strong and interesting games on Staten Island. It&#8217;s not the easiest company to get to, but they are certainly among the regional standouts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"set-scenery-driven\">Set &amp; Scenery Driven<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2018\/08\/28\/unreal-escapes-battleship-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Battleship<\/em>, Unreal Escapes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2019\/04\/22\/unreal-escapes-disco-54-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Disco 54<\/em>, Unreal Escapes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2020\/12\/06\/myss-tic-montauk-project-review\/\"><em>Montauk Project<\/em>, MyssTic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2025\/05\/11\/mysstic-rooms-bird-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Bird<\/em>, MyssTic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2018\/04\/20\/escape-game-nashville-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Escape Game<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;(Our favorites are <em><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/06\/07\/escape-game-cosmic-crisis-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cosmic Crisis<\/a> <\/em>\ud83d\udd12 and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2018\/09\/03\/the-escape-game-playground-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Playground<\/a> <\/em>\ud83d\udd12)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"puzzle-centric\">Puzzle-Centric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2021\/12\/08\/mission-escape-games-carbon-3708-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Carbon: 3708<\/em>, Mission Escape Games<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2019\/04\/22\/unreal-escapes-disco-54-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Disco 54<\/em>, Unreal Escapes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2020\/12\/13\/myss-tic-ghost-light-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Ghost Light<\/em>, MyssTic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2020\/12\/06\/myss-tic-montauk-project-review\/\"><em>Montauk Project<\/em>, MyssTic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2018\/12\/17\/mission-escape-games-operation-end-days-review\/\"><em>Operation End of Days,&nbsp;<\/em>Mission Escape Games<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2025\/05\/11\/mysstic-rooms-bird-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Bird<\/em>, MyssTic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2018\/04\/20\/escape-game-nashville-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Escape Game<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;(Our favorites are <em><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/06\/07\/escape-game-cosmic-crisis-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cosmic Crisis<\/a> <\/em>\ud83d\udd12 and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2018\/09\/03\/the-escape-game-playground-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Playground<\/a> <\/em>\ud83d\udd12)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"newbie-friendly\">Newbie-Friendly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2019\/04\/15\/mission-escape-games-hydeout-jekyll-review\/\"><em>Escape the Hydeout: The Mystery of Henry Jekyll,&nbsp;<\/em>Mission Escape Games<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2017\/11\/05\/exit-escape-room-nyc-high-speed-nyc-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>High Speed NYC<\/em>, Exit Escape Room NYC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2018\/12\/17\/mission-escape-games-operation-end-days-review\/\"><em>Operation End of Days,&nbsp;<\/em>Mission Escape Games<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2018\/04\/20\/escape-game-nashville-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Escape Game<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;(Our favorites are <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/06\/07\/escape-game-cosmic-crisis-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Cosmic Crisis<\/em><\/a> \ud83d\udd12 and <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2018\/09\/03\/the-escape-game-playground-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Playground<\/em><\/a> \ud83d\udd12)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2025\/05\/11\/mysstic-rooms-bird-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Bird<\/em>, MyssTic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"immersive-games-and-performances\">Immersive Games and Performances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New York City always has incredible immersive experiences running. For a detailed listing of what\u2019s currently available, check out our friends over at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.noproscenium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No Proscenium and subscribe to their New York City newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-have-a-car-and-want-to-see-something-special\">You have a car and want to see something special<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can get there, it\u2019s so worth it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/category\/company\/5-wits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 Wits \u2013 West Nyack, NY<\/a> \ud83d\udd12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You are always welcome to email us if this recommendation list doesn\u2019t answer your specific questions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd12 Golden Lock award winning experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Gara Roda and Moritz Marti, the co-founders of MyssTic Rooms, joined us on REPOD to talk about the challenges of building a world class escape room in bustling New York City. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"S9E5: MyssTic Rooms: Challenges, Constraints &#038; Creativity\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none;\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=4n86a-18a6ec2-pb&#038;from=pb6admin&#038;share=1&#038;download=1&#038;rtl=0&#038;fonts=Tahoma&#038;skin=1b1b1b&#038;font-color=auto&#038;logo_link=episode_page&#038;btn-skin=60a0c8\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Doors of Divergence is planning to re-open  <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2023\/04\/15\/doors-divergence-heresy-1897-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heresy: 1897<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2023\/04\/16\/doors-divergence-madness-1917-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Madness: 1917<\/a> in a new location soon.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you enjoyed playing at Doors of Divergence, we suggest listening to our REPOD episode with Christian Vernon and Zac MacKrell. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"S6E1: Replayability &#038; Branching Narratives with Christian Vernon and Zac MacKrell, Creators of Doors of Divergence\" allowtransparency=\"true\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=fqhx3-14bda94-pb&#038;from=pb6admin&#038;share=1&#038;download=1&#038;rtl=0&#038;fonts=Tahoma&#038;skin=1b1b1b&#038;font-color=auto&#038;logo_link=episode_page&#038;btn-skin=60a0c8\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best escape rooms to play in New York City<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":103543,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[15427,586398132,586398489,309],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20920","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-york-city","category-recommendations","category-regional-guide","category-reviews"],"acf":[],"is_reblog":null,"post_id":null,"blog_id":null,"_yoast_wpseo_primary_category":"309","yoast-structured-data-blocks-images-cache":null,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"best escape rooms New York City NYC escape room recommendations guide escape room reviews","_yoast_wpseo_linkdex":"71","_yoast_wpseo_content_score":"90","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"These are the best escape rooms in New York City! 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