Mission Escape Games
265 W 37th St, Ste 802A, New York, NY 10018
60 minutes
2-10 players
Hard
$42/person
sci-fi, mystery, adventure
Standard
About This Location
Mission Escape Games in the Garment District is one of NYC's most consistently top-rated escape room venues, known for inventive puzzle design and cinematic storytelling. Rooms like Carbon: 3708 (sci-fi) and Hydeout (literary mystery) deliver high-production experiences that appeal to both tourists and corporate teams. With nearly 6,000 reviews, this is a proven crowd-pleaser.
Rooms at Mission Escape Games (2)
Escape Operation: End Of Days
MediumThe escape operation is about to end and the end of the days are soon approaching! Can you complete the operation in an hour before the systems gets shut down?
Escape The Hydeout: The Mystery Of Henry Jekyll
MediumThe good Dr. Jekyll has been acting strangely for weeks and has gone missing. A crazy fellow has been causing chaos in town so you’ve been hired to investigate. Can you find out what happened to Dr. Jekyll before it is too late?
Pros
- Award-winning puzzle design with creative, non-linear gameplay
- Midtown Manhattan location near Penn Station and Times Square
- Large capacity rooms ideal for corporate team-building events
Cons
- Peak pricing of $45-50 per person on weekends
- Building entrance and elevator area feel commercial
- Extremely popular — book at least a week in advance
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