Best Escape Rooms in Brooklyn, New York

Difficulty Level: Many reviews mention the rooms as "challenging" but also "accessible", "fun", and solvable even for beginners. Some reviewers explicitly mention the rooms being appropriately difficult for their experience level.

Themes: Reviews mention themes such as a Broadway theater with a ghost story ("Ghost Light"), an 80s-themed alien adventure ("The Montauk Project"), and a mystical, possibly otherworldly experience ("The Bird").

Puzzles: The reviews describe a variety of puzzle types, including logic-based, search-oriented, and puzzles requiring physical interaction. Specific puzzle mechanisms are not detailed, but the descriptions indicate a range beyond simple lock-and-key puzzles.

Mystery/Detective: The "Ghost Light" and "Montauk Project" rooms are described in terms of mystery and solving a mystery; several reviews use words like "mystery" and "mysterious".

Kid-friendly: Several reviews mention the escape rooms being suitable and fun for kids, including those as young as 8 or 10. Some reviews describe birthday parties with children participating.

Party: Multiple reviews explicitly mention birthday parties being held at MyssTic Rooms.

Large Groups: One review mentions a large group of 20 people enjoying the rooms simultaneously. While not explicitly stated, the ability to book multiple rooms simultaneously suggests an accommodation for large groups.

Discounts: One review mentions receiving a discount for booking multiple rooms. Other pricing details are mentioned but not group discounts beyond that.

Parking: One review mentions that parking is not too difficult to find.

Difficulty Level: Many reviews mention varying difficulty levels across different rooms, with some describing rooms as "challenging" or "difficult", while others found them manageable. There's mention of rooms being "easy" and "hard".

Themes: Reviews mention several themes including Prison Break, Gold Rush, Timeliner, Cosmic Crisis, Playground and The Depths.

Puzzles: The reviews describe a variety of puzzle types, including logic-based, search-oriented, and those requiring object manipulation. Some puzzles involved pattern observation, while others integrated digital components.

Mystery/Detective: While not the primary theme of every room, the element of mystery is present in many of the room descriptions, requiring players to solve puzzles to escape.

Prison Break: Several reviews specifically mention the "Prison Break" themed escape room.

Kid-friendly: Reviews indicate that the escape rooms are suitable for families and children of various ages. Several reviewers mention bringing kids and having a positive experience.

Party: The reviews mention birthday parties and the staff's accommodating attitude towards celebrations, indicating that the venue hosts parties.

Large Groups: Multiple reviews highlight the suitability of the escape rooms for large groups, with some groups of eight or more successfully completing the challenges. The rooms themselves are designed to allow for multiple people to work on puzzles simultaneously.

Parking: One review mentions that parking is "terrible", implying that there might be parking available but that it is difficult or inconvenient.

Difficulty Level: Many reviews mention the challenges as both fun and intense, with some describing them as 'very challenging' or 'mentally and physically challenging'. Others mention that some puzzles are harder for smaller groups.

Themes: The reviews primarily describe a bomb-disarming theme, with various challenges and 'missions' to overcome. There are mentions of laser rooms, slime challenges, and paint or foam bomb endings.

Puzzles: The reviews highlight a mix of puzzle types, including logic-based, physical (e.g., laser room), and those requiring teamwork and communication. Some describe puzzles as 'mentally challenging' and others as requiring 'rapid learning and adaptation'.

Kid-friendly: Many reviews mention the venue's suitability for kids, with several explicitly stating it's great for kids of all ages and families, and birthday parties. One review, however, reports that the party room had roaches.

Party: Many reviews specifically mention birthday parties, making it clear that the venue accommodates them.

Large Groups: Several reviews highlight the suitability for large groups, mentioning team-building and group experiences. The reviews also mention the recommended number of people per group is 8.

Price: Many reviews describe the price as 'reasonable' or 'worth the price', indicating affordability. However, one review expresses disappointment with the price-to-quality ratio of a birthday party package.

Themes: Reviews mention themes such as horror (City of Ashes), mystery (Hex of the Chinese Jewelry Box), and potentially others not explicitly detailed. Multiple themes are present.

Puzzles: Reviews suggest a mix of puzzle types, including logic-based, search-oriented, and those involving finding objects in a specific order. Some puzzles were described as more complex than others.

Scare Factor: Many reviews explicitly mention horror and scary elements, particularly for the "City of Ashes" room. However, other rooms are described as family-friendly.

Mystery/Detective: The "Hex of the Chinese Jewelry Box" room has elements of mystery, but not all rooms are explicitly described as detective-themed.

Kid-friendly: One review mentions a room as "truly family friendly," while others describe rooms as scary, suggesting a mixed experience regarding kid-friendliness.

Party: Reviews suggest the venue is suitable for parties, with some mentioning birthday celebrations.

Large Groups: Reviews indicate that the escape rooms can accommodate large groups, though there's some discussion about optimal group size depending on the room.

Difficulty Level: Reviews describe the mini-golf course as challenging, with some holes being particularly difficult and surprising. Some found it very fun while others felt it was not that interesting.

Themes: The reviews mention various themes, including shipwrecks, holidays, and video game journeys, across multiple rooms, indicating the presence of multiple themes.

Scare Factor: Some reviews mention scary elements such as skulls and crossbones, suggesting that at least some parts of the escape rooms might include mildly scary themes, but not necessarily horror.

Mystery/Detective: Reviews highlight the interactive and mystery-solving nature of the mini-golf and escape rooms, implying the presence of a mystery or detective theme.

Kid-friendly: Multiple reviews mention the venue's suitability for kids and birthday parties, implying that there are kid-friendly spaces.

Party: Many reviews explicitly mention birthday parties held at the venue.

Large Groups: Reviews suggest that the venue is suitable for large groups, as several mention birthday parties with numerous children and adults.

Parking: One review mentions finding parking close by, indicating the availability of parking in the vicinity.

Difficulty Level: Many reviews mention the challenges being just right for families with children of various ages, including preschoolers and teenagers, indicating a balance between difficulty and accessibility.

Themes: The reviews highlight a prominent Jewish theme, with mentions of kosher themes, Jewish history, and historical Jewish figures like Rashi.

Puzzles: Reviewers describe the puzzles as "unique," "smart," "logical," and "challenging," suggesting a mix of logic-based and perhaps some search-oriented puzzles, without clear evidence of strictly physical or mathematical puzzles.

Mystery/Detective: While not explicitly stated as a "mystery or detective theme," the reviews imply elements of mystery and puzzle-solving inherent to the escape room format. The focus is on historical Jewish themes and puzzles.

Kid-friendly: Many reviews mention families with young children participating and enjoying the experience, suggesting kid-friendliness. The escape room seems designed to be accessible and engaging for kids of various ages.

Party: The reviews frequently mention families and groups attending, implying that this venue may be suitable for parties, though it is not explicitly stated.

Large Groups: Several reviews mention groups of various sizes, from couples to large families with multiple children, suggesting suitability for larger groups. The capacity for larger groups is not explicitly stated.

Discounts: One review mentions a seasonal promo code, hinting at potential discounts. The reviews do not explicitly detail discounts for larger groups or special events.