Clue Chase
New York City, New York, New York
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New York City, New York, New York
(291)
Clue Chase is a fun fast paced escape room game, consistently rated one of the top experiences in NYC. Our escape rooms are perfect for friends, coworkers and family of all experience levels. Each escape room contains a mystery that must be solved as a team.
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291 customer reviews
Derek B.
Really great escape room. Super kid friendly. They did a lovely job for my daughter's 11th B-Day party. Thanks !!
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Christian K.
Hello, all! This is Christian Krenek, Dauphin d'Escape Rooms of Boston (27 games with 21 wins). I was visiting New York for my younger brother's wedding, and had some free time--so of course I tracked down an escape room to play. :p I chose Clue Chases's "The Ultimate Heist" on the advice of my friend Matt Corr, who works there. I came in eager...and was NOT disappointed! This is, beyond exaggeration, one of, if not THE, best rooms I have ever done.As others have said, this company is set apart because the four rooms are part of one overarching storyline: Clue Chase is a scientific group seeking something called "The Artifact," and each room is a different point in space-time where the Artifact once was. What makes that really interesting is that the experience begins when you walk into the building and never stops--from the lobby decor to the employees' characters to the briefing video, you're involved in the game. It's definitely silly (apparently their HR Department is a "Hydrochloric Acid Receptacle"), immersive, and super fun! I must also give a special shout-out to Sam/Smogol, the "scientist" who ran my game. Sam elevated this experience from amazing to unforgettable with his acting, skilled clueing, and total dedication to making a special experience. Ask for Sam to run your game!The game itself is fantastic: you are sent to the lair of a thief who stole the Artifact in 1998. The "main" throughline of the room has you do that; the puzzles are fun, engaging, and interesting. I played by myself and was able to successfully track down the item, so it's definitely possible for groups of any size. But what REALLY impressed me about the room are the Bonus puzzles! The thief's lair is lined with priceless historical artifacts from across time (everything from an ancient Egyptian relic to a Beanie Baby with a misprinted label), each locked in its own display case--and each with a unique puzzle to free it. *None of this* is required to win--instead, it allows you to get a "score" at the end of the game (I only got four relics, so my grand total was $16 million. I'll take it!). :p But what makes that admirable is that there is ALWAYS something to do, and all of the puzzles are varied, exciting, and interesting (from trivia to riddles to spatial recognition to hidden objects). I've played games where there are "bottlenecks"--people get stuck because there's only one puzzle to do, and not everyone can work on it, which leads to standing around. This room contrasts that in every way--I can imagine any size group working.For theme, storyline, difficulty, and engagement, this puzzle gets an A+--I want to go back and steal everything! :p More...
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Akram Yanny
One of the best escape room experience I have been to. Loved it!
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Bill Love
Fun place to go with a group
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Christopher Salge
It was awesome! We almost got out! I want to go back and solve some of the other puzzles for sure! So much to solve!
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Jack B.
I went for a birthday party with some friends, and met a guy named Aaron. He and the rest of the staff were phenomenal! Due yourself a favor and go!
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Cici C.
ESCAPETHEROOMers first visit to Clue chase was back in April 2018. Since this location is in a commercial building, it's a bit tricky to get into. Make sure you give yourself ample time to check-in with security and have your photo ID ready or else you will not be able to enter. The waiting area is quite comfortable as there's some puzzles for you to play with while waiting for your game master to start the game. The game masters are also playing their roles quite well as they take you into a time travel warp. You'll get debriefed with a background story in the waiting area on their TV. "The Egyptian Tomb" room was very immersive. The props felt like it was from a theatrical set and you are actually trapped in a tomb. We only had three people but was lucky enough to get a private room to ourselves. However, we didn't have enough time to finish the puzzles, as we were definitely short-handed. My feeling is that you will probably need a minimum of 4 people to successfully escape. This is the first escape room that we've tried with a lot of high tech equipment involved and it was a real eye-opener for us. This is also the first room where we didn't have to use too many traditional locks. So if you are person that's in love with the feeling of opening locks, this might not be for you. Also, for every room you try.We had a huge group of eight people for "The Ultimate Heist" room and the size of the room was definitely accommodating. If you are looking for any kind of team building, this room would be perfect. The goal here is to steal $100 million dollars worth of merchandise from a thief and of course, escape with it. There are a lot of mini puzzles in the room where each person or a small group can tackle on together. The more puzzles you solve, the more prizes you can escape the room with. We had 8 people and escaped with about $35 million dollars worth! The puzzles were well-thought out and pretty linear in terms of the clues that were provided so that you can easily associate them with each other. Remember to leave time to solve the puzzle on how to escape the room or else you will get caught red-handed w/ all the merchandise!"The Lost Spy" décor of the room felt very office-like as they are trying to recreate the feeling of the CIA headquarter in VA. The room is quite spacious and the clues were clearly coordinated to the puzzles that needed to be solved. There's a lot to do in there but this room is not linear (we notice that in their other games as well). This is great for team building if you have a large group as you can divide and conquer. There is some reading involved that would need to be analyzed in this room so if you are not a reader, bring someone that is! Nothing would require any outside knowledge, but you would be at a slight advantage if you know how to play this particular board game. One of the pieces did feel a little worn in the coloring which wasn't a big issue since we used process of elimination but it would've been great if they can provide some upkeep on the puzzle pieces to avoid any confusion. Between the two of us, we couldn't complete the room in time mainly because we're not too familiar with failing to escape a room based on trying a code too many times. Normally, you'll probably just get locked out as a penalty or something. We had about 10 minutes left when we made a final attempt, but the game actually stopped when the code was entered incorrectly. So, I would leave a good amount of time, patience, and precision for the ending. The storyline was great as it made sense as it developed and why the agent went missing which then also lead to the ending aspect.Clue Chase has always been one of our favorite locations in the city. If you had to pick a game to play, I would say "The Ultimate Heist" is a MUST try there. We can't wait to complete the "Alien Encounter" room so that we can be sent on the secret mission and infiltrate the Fox's secret organization! Remember that each room gives you a secret puzzle piece when you complete them so keep them somewhere safe as you'll need to bring them back to the location for this last exciting adventure!*For more info, check out my Yelp profile. More...
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Ariella Alexander
Fun and distressing at the same time, just like an escape room should be! Very exciting.
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Jennifer Neé Stern Katz
So much fun! I had such a humorous and friendly guide, and her timely tips were just right for aiding our puzzles without giving them away! Highly recommend.
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Justin Yanta
I liked the puzzles and atmosphere. Did the lost spy puzzle with a group and we all had a lot of fun.
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Emily Smith
Great escape room! My son and his friends did the Egyptian one. They didn't escape, but they did have fun. The staff was also very friendly and the themes all seemed great.
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Deborah DuBois Jones
Ah~ must be ready for a bit of an intense experience! Not for the faint of heart or lazy bones! Plan to be challenged, amused & chagrined. ..if you can handle all that: a “must do”! Worth your brain power !! More...
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Jessa R.
Had a great time! The staff really get into it, making for a super immersive experience. Was a little tricky to find, but that's my only complaint!
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maria rodriguez
My son and his friends did the Ultimate Heist challenge for his birthday, and they had an unforgettable time! I want to give a special shout out to AUSTIN, who was just awesome! !!! Austin struck the perfect balance between remaining "in character" and keeping within the theme of the escape challenge, while also keeping it real. I'm sure that is not easy. He also was smooth and very skilled in interacting with my young son and his friends. He was like a super-cool older cousin. Thank you, Austin! We will definitely be back. More...
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Cici C.
Our first visit to Clue chase was back in April 2018. Since this location is in a commercial building, it's a bit tricky to get into. Make sure you give yourself ample time to check-in with security and have your photo ID ready or else you will not be able to enter. The waiting area is quite comfortable as there's some puzzles for you to play with while waiting for your game master to start the game. The game masters are also playing their roles quite well as they take you into a time travel warp. You'll get debriefed with a background story in the waiting area on their TV. "The Egyptian Tomb" room was very immersive. The props felt like it was from a theatrical set and you are actually trapped in a tomb. We only had three people but was lucky enough to get a private room to ourselves. However, we didn't have enough time to finish the puzzles, as we were definitely short-handed. My feeling is that you will probably need a minimum of 4 people to successfully escape. This is the first escape room that we've tried with a lot of high tech equipment involved and it was a real eye-opener for us. This is also the first room where we didn't have to use too many traditional locks. So if you are person that's in love with the feeling of opening locks, this might not be for you. Also, for every room you try.We had a huge group of eight people for "The Ultimate Heist" room and the size of the room was definitely accommodating. If you are looking for any kind of team building, this room would be perfect. The goal here is to steal $100 million dollars worth of merchandise from a thief and of course, escape with it. There are a lot of mini puzzles in the room where each person or a small group can tackle on together. The more puzzles you solve, the more prizes you can escape the room with. We had 8 people and escaped with about $35 million dollars worth! The puzzles were well-thought out and pretty linear in terms of the clues that were provided so that you can easily associate them with each other. Remember to leave time to solve the puzzle on how to escape the room or else you will get caught red-handed w/ all the merchandise!"The Lost Spy" décor of the room felt very office-like as they are trying to recreate the feeling of the CIA headquarter in VA. The room is quite spacious and the clues were clearly coordinated to the puzzles that needed to be solved. There's a lot to do in there but this room is not linear (we notice that in their other games as well). This is great for team building if you have a large group as you can divide and conquer. There is some reading involved that would need to be analyzed in this room so if you are not a reader, bring someone that is! Nothing would require any outside knowledge, but you would be at a slight advantage if you know how to play this particular board game. One of the pieces did feel a little worn in the coloring which wasn't a big issue since we used process of elimination but it would've been great if they can provide some upkeep on the puzzle pieces to avoid any confusion. Between the two of us, we couldn't complete the room in time mainly because we're not too familiar with failing to escape a room based on trying a code too many times. Normally, you'll probably just get locked out as a penalty or something. We had about 10 minutes left when we made a final attempt, but the game actually stopped when the code was entered incorrectly. So, I would leave a good amount of time, patience, and precision for the ending. The storyline was great as it made sense as it developed and why the agent went missing which then also lead to the ending aspect.Clue Chase has always been one of our favorite locations in the city. If you had to pick a game to play, I would say "The Ultimate Heist" is a MUST try there. We can't wait to complete the "Alien Encounter" room so that we can be sent on the secret mission and infiltrate the Fox's secret organization! Remember that each room gives you a secret puzzle piece when you complete them so keep them somewhere safe as you'll need to bring them back to the location for this last exciting adventure!*Check out our YouTube video for a sneak peek of the location, interview with the manager, the room and more on our website: escapetheroomers.com More...
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Gav M.
The staff was so friendly and helpful. With a great group, we were able to have a lot of fun in the sufficiently challenging room.
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Maria G.
It is a awesome place .We went as a trip by Epiphany Blue with my family. There's not one moment that your head doesn't stop thinking and it's a fun place for the children's and adults.
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Sophia Chew
I had sooo much fun here even if my friends and I didn’t manage to escape the room. We played the Egyptian room, which was sooo much fun. I was there for my friends birthday party, where we had cake and the party festivities in a room somewhere in Clue Chase right after we did the escape room. More...
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Andrew Fader
Fun experience and actors were into it and humorous.
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Kevin Deegan
Super fun! I did Alien encounter with Y Travelers camp and it was amazing. The robot, who we named Bobby Joe was really helpful. After the room, I learned that it was actually an AI, and not human-controlled. This surprised me because a teammate said “Life’s a b*tch” and the AI responded with “I know, right?”. I finished with give or take 2 minutes left. 10/10 escape room. More...
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Myriam Brault
We were a party of 7 girls, we tried the egyptian theme room.Expect a friendly and funny welcome! The game and the puzzles were well thought as the decor. Would definitely recommend :)
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Greg Baatard
Having been to escape rooms in several countries, this one is pretty decent. Only did the Egyptian room, but the puzzles were well done, the props/scenery was solid, and the balance/time was appropriate. It can be a bit of a chore to get to on weekends, but worth the trip. One aspect that was a little awkward was the hammy acting/roleplay by the staff in the prelude to the room. I'm sure some people get into it and that it could be an icebreaker for some groups, but it wasn't for us. More...
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Erik P
The staff here go above and beyond to accommodate your needs. They are extremely friendly, helpful, and I had tons of fun solving the Escape Room at the Alien Encounter room. I held a proposal with 11 close friends and we all had a blast. More...
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Michael Sanchez
An excellent escape room experience, the puzzles were solid, the employees delightful, and the story enjoyable. Definitely recommend, I'm excited to go back
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Alex Reveles
Amazing staff! Worked with Austin and his jokes and personality made for a great experience. Definitely recommend!
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S S.
Great escape room! What a fun adventure while visiting New York. Our guide Austin was hilarious (and cute). Looking forward to getting to escape another of their rooms
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Lizzy N.
What a great place!!! I celebrated my son's birthday here yesterday and I was extremely pleased with the outcome! The staff was extremely professional, courteous, and helpful! Savvy, helped with getting us settled in the event room, and with picking up our food delivery as well.Seth, Brandon, and Savvy were extremely helpful with helping me plan the event, and were quick to answer all questions I had via email and phone. My son and his friends had a great time and very much enjoyed the Egyptian themed escape room.I would highly recommend this venue to anyone and we will most def be returning! More...
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mimi tran
7/10
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Cric Mania
I had visited on my birthday. Tbh, it was quite fun though we lost at the end lol. You ought to give this place a go at least once. Best of luck, y'all!
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Jason Green
Committed, clever, and personable staff
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Neroshan Thevakumaran
A great option for excape rooms. I liked the immersion into the time travel theme with the decor and instructions. I did The Great Heist, which wasn't too difficult and had an added side element of stealing artifacts on top of escaping.
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David Rodriguez
Only my second escape room ever and it was such a blast. Really cleverly designed and our host Casey was amazing. Would highly recommend.
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Ingalena Bengtsson
Very good. Great staff. Tough clues! Loved it!
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Ryan Dean
This was my first escape room experience but I was very impressed with the complexity of the puzzles, the variety of themes and the staggering number of challenges presented to us. I went with a group of fellow engineers, all highly intelligent people who love this kind of thing, and while we did escape the room in time, there were enough side puzzles and secondary objectives remaining to have kept us busy for at least a couple more hours. I went in with optimistic hopes and left with a smile and satisfying realization that I'd had even more fun than I'd expected to. More...
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Dawn Messick O'Toole
Our group did the Egyptian Room and it was great! The staff was also awesome, very friendly, enthusiastic, and helpful. Already looking forward to our next Room!
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Alan Sexton
A great place with challenging and unique rooms. It is located in the basement of the building where you need an ID to get entry into the building.
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Anne Marie Garner
We did Ultimate Heist, which their easiest room. Found it a challenge but I have no experience with which to compare! Fun time!
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Alan Sexton
We made it out of the Heist with 11M and it was very challenging and fun. It could have been a better location.
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Kimberly Kase
Definitely enjoyed the experience! It was my first escape room, but won't be my last!
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T'n'P Adventure Productions
We were celebrating a Birthday and choose this place. Great place. Excellent rooms. Very difficult when everyone is a little tipsy
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Anna B.
Went with a friend and it was our first escape room attempt ever. We were hoping others would book our slot and it wouldn't be just the two of us, but nope. Seemed pretty slow for a Saturday night. We chose the Egyptian room. Finding the building took us a while, and we started to think that was our first puzzle. The staff here is amazing. They really get into it and you can tell they are having fun. They watch and listen to you in the room and give you hints if you get stuck or are on the wrong track. The puzzles were not too difficult. It felt like being in a video game. My friend and I definitely needed way more time. We did not escape. It was really cool of them to explain to us the remaining puzzles and then they took our picture and off we went. It was a lot of fun and we would definitely go back and try another room- with more people! More...
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Yonatan Benarbon
Very fun place!! Had a really good time!
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Max Falkenberg
Very friendly staff and the Escape Room puzzles themselves are really interactive. A great activity to do with a group of friends before going out.
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Moein Tadrisi
Extremely entertaining!!!!
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Jessica Li
Good place to hangout with friends. Went there with ten friends. Had fun.
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samantha pickard
Cool place and nice team . Ask for Austin tell him Team Thin Mints sent ya
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Julie K.
We brought our 3 teenager aged boys for a fun family activity while staying in the city over President's Day weekend. We had never done an escape room before and we had chosen Clue Chase based on its reviews. We had such a great time! We did the Ultimate Heist and were able to break the code to escape. It was sufficiently challenging and even though we escaped there were so many puzzles and challenges in the room that we barely got to. It would be fun to return to focus our efforts on those in order to increase our reward! Further, Clue Chase offers several themed rooms that look really fun. We will definitely come back to try those! The staff were all really awesome. They were instructive, engaging and appropriately helpful. I will admit to being appreciative of the hints they offered as we navigated the room. They did a good job at not making their hints too obvious!I highly recommend the Clue Chase for a family adventure or team building activity. We were there for about an 1 1/2 hour and it was perfect!! More...
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Bea C
Lots of fun... Went with a big group and we all enjoyed it very much!
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Julie F.
Great experience there! The staff is very cool and funny! The Egyptian room was quite challenging for a family with kids (10&13). The escape room is located in the basement of the Grace Building.. Don't look for a big sign outside, just check in at the security (yes the adventure has already started :) More...
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Sierra E.
Love it here! Workers are so friendly and helpful! Been here 3 times so far and plan on coming back this month to complete the final room! I can't wait !
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