The best screen-free family activity in New York City. Our rooms are fun, not scary — with unlimited hints and a dedicated game master so everyone has a great time. Ages 8 and up welcome.
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If you've never done an escape room with kids before, you might be wondering: Is it too hard? Will they get scared? What if they get frustrated? We hear these questions all the time — and the answer to all three is no.
Our rooms at Escape the Room NYC — the city's original escape room since 2013 — are designed to be exciting, not frightening. Think of it as a live-action puzzle adventure, not a haunted house. Your dedicated game master watches your group's progress in real time and provides unlimited hints whenever anyone asks — so nobody gets stuck and the whole family stays engaged.
Kids love it because they get to be the hero. Parents love it because everyone puts their phones away for an hour. And since we're in Flatiron District, you can make a whole afternoon of it — escape room, then lunch, shopping, or exploring the neighborhood.
Our rooms are puzzle adventures — no jump scares, no darkness, no horror themes. Every room is designed to be exciting and fun for all ages.
Your game master provides as many hints as your family needs. Nobody gets hopelessly stuck — the goal is for everyone to have fun.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. Kids under 13 must have at least one adult in the room with them.
We're in the heart of Flatiron District — steps from the NRW, FM, and 6 trains at 23rd Street. Easy to get to from anywhere in the city.
These two rooms are our most popular with families — fun themes, manageable difficulty, and puzzles that kids and adults can solve together.
An evil corporation is cloning weaponized dinosaurs and it's up to your family to shut them down. Kids love the theme, parents love the teamwork — and everyone loves the dinosaurs.
Book Jurassic Escape →
Think Indiana Jones meets The Da Vinci Code. Your family of archaeologists uncovers an ancient site buried beneath the city. Decode the symbols, unlock the chambers, and escape together.
Book The Dig →Want a bigger challenge? See all 9 rooms →
This gives you time to check in, get briefed, and use the restroom before the clock starts.
Kids see things differently than adults. Let them explore and try things — you might be surprised how quickly they solve puzzles.
Don't wait until frustration sets in. Hints are unlimited and free — use them to keep the energy high and the fun flowing.
If someone finds something, shout it out! The best family teams share every clue and work on puzzles together.
Since you're already at Flatiron District, make the most of it! Grab a meal nearby, explore the area, or plan another activity. Hoboken, Jersey City, Brooklyn, Queens
Families tell us they love that everyone has something to do, from spotting clues to solving puzzles together.
Parents consistently call out the unlimited hints and game-master support that keep the energy high and frustration low.
Being in Flatiron District makes it easy to pair your game with lunch, dessert, or a walk around the neighborhood after you escape.
Escape the Room NYC is at 24 West 25th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010. Games run seven days a week with family-friendly daytime and evening availability.
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