14 New York City Escape Games You Can Book Today

1.The Escape Game NYC: 60-Minute Adventures in Midtown Manhattan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $51Our pick

At The Escape Game NYC, you get 60 minutes to solve clues and complete a mission in one of seven story-driven rooms. Play a detective, secret agent, prisoner, gold miner, or time traveler. A game guide such as Wendal can offer hints, and the Midtown address makes this a handy indoor choice.

“I love the rooms and the different games that was offered. All of the rooms were designed well. I wished that we were able to escaped in time. We were 3 steps away from escaping.”

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2.An Epic Scavenger Hunt: New York City Central Park Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $14

Use the Let’s Roam app to guide your private group through Central Park, from the Alice in Wonderland statue and Belvedere Castle to Bethesda Fountain and Strawberry Fields. You will answer location-based questions, complete photo challenges, and earn points. Start any time during opening hours, but bring a fully charged phone and comfortable shoes.

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3.Outdoor Escape Room in New York City – Central Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You and up to five companions start at The Metropolitan Museum of Art for a two-hour Alice in Wonderland puzzle hunt through Central Park. Use a physical game box, find real-world clues, enter answers in the app, and choose your pace and difficulty. The game ends back at the museum.

“Leaving a review isn’t enough to describe how amazing this escape room adventure was! You have to experience it for yourself and if you like adventure and solving puzzles! Believe me, you will enjoy this! The persons/person that created this game did an amazing job. My first time in NY so it was my first time in Central Park. The game made it 3x better”

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4.The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Midtown Manhattan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour · from $51

At The Escape Game NYC in Midtown Manhattan, you get 60 minutes to solve a themed mission across multiple rooms. Pick from seven games, including Prison Break, The Heist, and Timeliner. A dedicated English-speaking Game Guide explains the challenge, offers unlimited hints, and helps your team when needed. Games hold up to 8 people, or 12 for Playground.

“The clues and the atmosphere made me feel as though I was actually in prison. It was extremely exciting”

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5.New York Midtown Scavenger Hunt Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Use your smartphone to solve clues and complete challenges on a roughly two-mile route through Midtown Manhattan. Starting in Times Square, you’ll visit Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Park Avenue, and Grand Central Terminal. The game lasts about three hours, runs at your pace, and suits groups of 2 to 5 with cellular data.

“It was a great experience. It definitely took you to places you wouldn’t generally notice. It was a lot of fun.”

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6.Manhattan’s Famous Artists: Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

This self-guided Questo game leads you from the White Horse Tavern to the Bitter End through Greenwich Village, with stops tied to Jimi Hendrix, Edgar Allan Poe, Suze Rotolo, Café Wha?, and historic theaters. You solve challenges at your own pace, pause for food, and play without an internet connection. No physical guide joins you.

“I loved learning all these many details about some of my favourite musicians and, literally, following their steps in the city. It’s self-guided and you can stop anytime to grab a bite, which is quite convenient actually.”

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7.Immersive Murder Mystery in Manhattan – Scavenger Hunt Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

You’ll use your phone to follow a private, self-paced murder mystery through Manhattan. Begin near Washington Square Park, then work through clues toward the High Line, Chelsea Market, and Hudson Yards. Allow about three and a half hours, wear comfortable shoes, carry water, and bring a power bank.

“Great activity for a solo traveler (and I’m sure a group) to see unique parts of NYC! Had fun and recommend the experience for others - particularly those traveling alone that might not want to join a group of strangers on a tour.”

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8.Lower Manhattan Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Follow a self-guided smartphone hunt from Bowling Green through the Battery, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, City Hall, and nearby landmarks. Solve more than 30 challenges, learn local history, spot film locations, and move at your own pace. The private experience costs $44.85 for up to six people and takes about three hours.

“Getting set up was a bit confusing but the hunt was a lot of fun!! We really enjoyed ourselves and learned some new things!”

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9.Time Warp in Flatiron: NYC Self-Guided Puzzle Quest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour 51 minutes to 2 hours 21 minutes (approx.) · from $5

Use the Questo app to follow a private, English-language puzzle quest from Union Square through Gramercy, Flatiron, and nearby Midtown. Solve clues at 14 city stops, including Pete’s Tavern, the Flatiron Building, Madison Square Garden, and historic monuments. Allow about two hours, bring a charged phone, and set your own pace without a guide.

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10.The Escape Game Brooklyn: 60-Minute Adventures at City Point

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $48

At City Point BKLYN, you choose one of six English-language escape rooms, from Gold Rush to Cosmic Crisis. A dedicated Game Guide sets up your mission and offers unlimited hints during the 60-minute game. Rooms suit up to eight people, though capacities and difficulty vary. Children under 14 need an adult.

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11.New York Lower Central Park Scavenger Hunt Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Use your smartphone to guide a team of two to five through southern Central Park. Starting at Columbus Circle, you solve clues near the zoo, Mall, Bethesda Fountain, Shakespeare Garden, Belvedere Castle, and Wollman Rink. Plan on just over two miles of walking, about three hours, and a US cellular data plan.

“It was a fun way to explore the city. Some of the hints are a little dated, but we were able to make the most of it.”

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12.Movie Magic in Central Park: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Use your phone to follow an English-language story and solve clues across Central Park, from Tavern on the Green to Loeb Boathouse. This private, self-guided game takes about two to two hours and 40 minutes, with no guide or attraction tickets required. Stop for photos, snacks, and side trips whenever you like.

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13.Self Guided Central Park Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the World City Trail app to guide your private group from the Obelisk through Central Park. Solve location-based riddles, learn about 10 important sights, and move at your own pace. The route is available in six languages, works for up to 365 days after purchase, and can be paused for food, coffee, or a museum visit.

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14.Treasure hunt in Midtown with New York in French

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews

Pick up your game book at OCabanon on West 29th Street, then follow 21 Midtown stages at your own pace. You solve clues, collect hints about a mystery celebrity, and return to the restaurant for a nonalcoholic refreshment if you win. No guide joins you, and you can finish in one half-day or split the hunt over several sessions.

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