Viator Rating : 5 (16 reviews)
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NYC Escape Game: Times Square Adventure!
75
Overview
The Escape Game NYC: Epic 60 Minute Adventures in Times Square puts players right in the middle of the action in the heart of Times Square, Manhattan! Close to Broadway, Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center, this adventure is perfect for friends, families, and even wedding parties. Teams must work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and complete a mission in under 60 minutes. It's a fun test of teamwork, communication, and adventure!
Choose from six uniquely themed escape rooms. Maybe you want to break out of prison, recover a stolen painting, explore a hidden lab, discover lost treasure, stop a black hole, or survive the Himalayas! Each room offers a different challenge and a fully immersive experience. A dedicated game guide helps the team along the way.
This fast-paced, fun-filled activity is located in one of New York City’s most iconic locations, so participants can easily combine the escape game with other sightseeing. With so much to see and do in Times Square, The Escape Game NYC is a great addition to any New York adventure. 
Highlights
Solve Puzzles Together: Work with friends to find clues and beat the game in time!
6 Exciting Themes: Choose from Prison Break, The Heist, and more!
Perfect Times Square Spot: Right next to Broadway and other famous places.
60 Minutes of Fun: A quick, exciting adventure for everyone.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved the immersive game details.
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Reviewers enjoyed the teamwork aspect.
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Guests appreciated the friendly and helpful staff.
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Many found the puzzles challenging and fun.
Some players found the puzzles difficult.
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One player got scared by a snake in the Ruins room.
The Journey
The Escape Game NYC
Arrive at The Escape Game NYC in Times Square and meet your game guide.
The Escape Room
Enter your chosen escape room. Work together to solve the puzzles and escape within 60 minutes!
Know Before You Go
This experience includes one escape room activity. It does not include transportation, food, or drinks. The meeting point is at The Escape Game NYC in Times Square. Get ready for 60 minutes of puzzle-solving fun!
Hot Tip
Teamwork is key! Talk to each other and share your ideas. Also, don't be afraid to ask the game guide for a hint if you get stuck. Reviewers say the staff is very helpful!
Review Summary
Customers generally say The Escape Game NYC delivers an exceptional, highly immersive experience with excellent game guides who provide hints at the right moments to keep teams engaged without feeling stuck[3][5]. Reviewers consistently praise the high production value, creative room design, and the ability to accommodate groups of varying skill levels, with many mentioning specific staff members like RJ, Fae, and Jared for their outstanding service and enthusiasm[1][2][6]. The most frequent praise centers on the adventure-focused, non-scary atmosphere that appeals to families and friends alike, though some noted the challenge level can be demanding and not all groups successfully escape within the 60-minute timeframe[3][4].
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