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NYC's Original Since 2013

NYC's Original Escape Room — The One That Started It All

Before escape rooms were everywhere, there was us. 9 immersive rooms in the heart of Flatiron — crack codes, solve puzzles, and beat the clock. From $44/person with unlimited hints.

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Inside an escape room at Escape The Room New York
Unlimited hints — no one gets stuck
Steps from the subway — NRW FM 6 at 23rd St
Groups up to 10 per room
60-minute immersive games

Why Escape The Room Is NYC's Most-Reviewed Escape Room

NYC has dozens of escape rooms now. We were the first — and here's why we're still the best.

4.9★

10,923 Five-Star Reviews

One of the top-rated escape rooms in NYC — and we've earned every star. See for yourself on Google.

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18 Locations Nationwide

What started right here in NYC has grown to 18 locations coast to coast. New York is where it all began — and it's still our flagship.

2013

NYC's Original Escape Room

We opened in NYC before escape rooms were even a thing. Over a decade and thousands of five-star reviews later, we're still the one everyone talks about — right in the heart of Flatiron District.

9 Escape Rooms in NYC — Choose Your Adventure

9 themed rooms, each a completely different adventure. Pick your challenge.

The Clock Tower escape room — award-winning time travel adventure
🏆 Award-Winning

The Clocktower

Tick, tock — take a fabulous trip through time. The crazy timekeeper has been stuck in a time warp and needs your help to get things back on track. Travel between the future and the past, piece together the puzzle, and find your way out. Think you can escape in TIME?
60 min
Up to 8
Difficulty:
5/5
From $44 /person
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The Agency escape room — spy mission adventure
❤️ Fan Favorite

The Agency

You've been selected for a top-secret mission. Mix up a martini, pour a beer, play a hand of poker — then get your classified assignment. Complete the mission or risk your superiors denying your very existence. This one's for the James Bond fans.
60 min
Up to 8
Difficulty:
4/5
From $44 /person
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Jurassic Escape room — dinosaur adventure
🦕 Great for Families

Jurassic Escape

An evil corporation is cloning weaponized dinosaurs and it's up to you and your team to shut them down. Sneak through the facility, avoid detection, and stop the prehistoric predators before they're unleashed on the city.
60 min
Up to 8
Difficulty:
5/5
From $44 /person
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The Dig escape room — archaeological adventure
⛏️ Underground

The Dig

Think Indiana Jones meets The Da Vinci Code. Your team of archaeologists has uncovered an ancient site buried beneath the city — but the deeper you go, the darker it gets. Decode the symbols, unlock the chambers, and escape before you're sealed in forever.
60 min
Up to 8
Difficulty:
4/5
From $44 /person
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The Submarine escape room — underwater ocean adventure
🌊 Immersive

The Submarine

Descend to the bottom of the ocean where you and your fellow shipmates must navigate the waters, outsmart the insane captain, and reach the surface before your oxygen runs out! It's claustrophobic, it's intense, and it's an absolute blast.
60 min
Up to 8
Difficulty:
4/5
From $44 /person
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The Home escape room — Victorian mystery
🏚️ Gothic Mystery

The Home

Something is very wrong in this Victorian mansion. You're trapped inside and the clock is ticking. A gothic mystery with beautiful set design and puzzles that'll make you question everything.
60 min
Up to 8
Difficulty:
3/5
From $44 /person
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Outbreak escape room — pandemic thriller
🚨 High Stakes

Outbreak

A diabolical scientist wants to start a pandemic by infiltrating the country's water supply. You and your team are the only ones who can stop it. Find the vaccine and distribute it before time runs out. No pressure.
60 min
Up to 8
Difficulty:
4/5
From $44 /person
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The Office escape room — the original NYC experience
🗝️ The Original

The Office

No fancy sets. No high-tech gadgets. Just pure puzzles — the game in its purest form. This is the original experience that launched the entire escape room industry, right here in NYC. You have one hour before the boss returns. Think you can get out?
60 min
Up to 10
Difficulty:
3/5
From $44 /person
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Quiz Boxing — competitive trivia arena
🥊 Party Game

Quiz Boxing

Step into the arena for a completely different kind of challenge. This isn't an escape room — it's a competitive trivia showdown with customizable themes. Pick from movies, music, sports, history, or go full nerd. Winner takes bragging rights.
60 min
Up to 12
Player vs. Player — Game Show Format
From $34 /person
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What 10,000+ Players Say About Escape The Room NYC

10,923 five-star reviews and counting. Here's what our guests love.

★★★★★
"This was our first escape room and we picked The Office — escaped with 2 minutes left! Our game master gave just the right hints. Way more fun than we expected."
Sarah M. · Google · 2 weeks ago
★★★★★
"Brought 12 coworkers from our office in Midtown. We split into teams across 3 rooms and competed for the fastest time. Best team outing we've ever had, and I've been at this company 6 years."
Daniel K. · Google · 1 month ago
★★★★★
"Did Outbreak for my wife's birthday — she said it was the best present I've ever gotten her. The production quality is unreal. Already booked Jurassic Escape for next month."
James T. · Google · 3 weeks ago
★★★★★
"We've done escape rooms in 6 different cities and this is top tier. The attention to detail in the set design is incredible. NYC has a lot of escape rooms but this one's the real deal."
Amanda H. · Google · 2 weeks ago

Escape Rooms in New York City

Escape The Room NYC is the OG — the escape room that started it all in New York City. Tucked on the 8th floor of a Flatiron District building at 24 West 25th Street, we've been locking people in rooms since before escape rooms were even a thing. Nine fully immersive experiences await — from The Office (the one that started it all) to Jurassic Escape, Outbreak, and the spy thriller The Agency. Each 60-minute game is designed to make you forget you're in Manhattan and drop you into an entirely different world.

How Our NYC Escape Rooms Work

Never done an escape room? No problem. Here's everything you need to know.

1

Pick Your Escape Room

Choose a theme and difficulty level that fits your group.

2

Book Your Time

Select a time slot — the whole process takes about 2 minutes.

3

Work Together, Escape Together

Find clues, crack codes, solve puzzles. Unlimited hints when you need them.

4

Escape!

Beat the clock! About 40% of groups escape on their first try.

Escape Room Team Building in New York

Google, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Ernst & Young, Hearst — some of the biggest names in corporate America have brought their teams to ETR NYC for team building that doesn't feel like team building. With nine rooms running at the same time, we can handle groups of any size across the Flatiron location. Run a head-to-head competition, compare escape times, and watch your team communicate like they never do in Slack. See Team Building Packages →
Team building event at Escape The Room

Escape Room Birthday Parties & Events in NYC

Escape rooms are perfect for groups of all kinds. We handle the planning so you can focus on the fun.

Birthday party celebration at Escape The Room

Birthday Parties in NYC

The most unforgettable birthday in New York. Party packages for kids, teens, and adults.

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Family enjoying the Submarine escape room at Escape The Room NYC

Family-Friendly Escape Rooms

Family-friendly rooms for ages 8+. Not scary, unlimited hints, dedicated game master.

See our family guide →
Corporate team building at Escape The Room

Corporate Team Building in NYC

Competition mode, multiple rooms, custom packages. New York's go-to team building experience.

See team building packages →
Also available: Date Night · Bachelor/Bachelorette · Special Occasions

Getting to Escape The Room — Flatiron District

Escape The Room New York
Flatiron District
24 West 25th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10010
(347) 954-9160

Find Us

We're on the 8th floor at 24 West 25th Street in the heart of the Flatiron District — between Broadway and 6th Ave.

Getting Here

Best by subway: NRW to 23rd St (Broadway), FM to 23rd St (6th Ave), or 6 to 23rd St (Park Ave South). All stops are a 2-minute walk. The NRW also stop at 28th St, a few blocks north.

Hours

Mon-Tue 1-11:30PM | Wed 12-11:30PM | Thu-Fri 10:30AM-11:30PM | Sat-Sun 9AM-11:30PM

While You're Here

Madison Square Park is right outside the door; Eataly NYC Flatiron is a 5-minute walk on 5th Ave; The High Line elevated park is a 15-minute walk west.

Exact Location
Escape The Room New York 24 West 25th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10010
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Escape Room NYC — Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about escape rooms at our New York location.

Can I book a private escape room at Escape The Room New York?

Yes! You can upgrade any booking to a private experience at checkout. This guarantees your group has the entire room to yourselves with no other groups.

What if we get stuck during the escape room?

Your dedicated game master watches your progress the entire time and provides unlimited hints whenever you ask. No one gets hopelessly stuck — we want you to have fun!

Is the escape room scary?

Not at all! Our rooms are challenging puzzle experiences, not haunted houses. They're designed for all ages and comfort levels. Think of it more like a live-action video game.

How long is an escape room at Escape The Room New York?

Each escape room game lasts 60 minutes. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early for check-in and a briefing. Plan for about 75-90 minutes total for your visit.

How much does an escape room cost in New York?

Prices start from $44 per person and vary by room and time slot. Group discounts are available for larger parties. Gift cards can also be applied at checkout.

Is there parking near Escape The Room New York?

No free parking in the Flatiron area; paid garages and lots nearby. Best accessed by subway — the NRW, FM, and 6 trains all serve the 23rd St stations within a 2-minute walk.

Can kids do the escape rooms in New York?

Absolutely! Our rooms are family-friendly and great for kids ages 8 and up when accompanied by an adult.

Does Escape The Room New York offer team building packages?

Yes! We host team building events for groups of all sizes. We can book your team across multiple rooms and coordinate a competition-style experience. Contact us for custom packages and group rates.

Why New Yorkers Love Escape The Room

We literally invented escape rooms in New York City. Our nine-room lineup means you can bring different groups and never repeat an experience — from the lighthearted Quiz Boxing to the high-stakes Outbreak pandemic scenario. And our central Flatiron location? Steps from the NRW, FM, and 6 trains at 23rd Street. No excuses.
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US Locations
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Themed Rooms
4.9★
Google Rating
60
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NYC's original escape room is waiting for you in Flatiron District.

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