Latest update: November 11, 2022
We know that a lot of folks are looking for the “best” escape rooms to play. While we think that best is relative, we also realize that people want firm recommendations.
Here are our recommendations for games in the Buffalo, NY and the Niagara Falls region. Since we like nuance, they are broken out into categories.
Standouts
These are the escape rooms that are raising the bar for the region.
- Easy Bake Coven, Niagara Escapement
- End of the Bleeping World, Niagara Escapement
- Over the Falls, Escape City Buffalo 🔒
- The Hangover, Escape City Buffalo
- 5 Wits (in general)
Spooky & Scary
These will get your blood pumping.
Set & Scenery Driven
These escape rooms take you to another world.
Puzzle-y
These escape rooms demonstrate a puzzling focus.
Beginner-Friendly
Bring your inexperienced friends to these welcoming room escapes with solid game-flow and approachable puzzles.
- Easy Bake Coven, Niagara Escapement
- End of the Bleeping World, Niagara Escapement
- The Grimm Forest, Lock & Key Escape
Something Different
It’s not an escape room, but it’s escape room-like in many ways, and it has standout scenery and tech:
- 5 Wits (in general)
Things to know before visiting
Passport
If you’re planning to cross the border between the United States and Canada, you need a valid passport or enhanced drivers license (if you aren’t sure if you have one, you don’t).
Buffalo wings
… they are legitimately better in Buffalo than they are throughout the rest of the country. Hit up Anchor Bar, BarBill, or Duffs.
Golden Lock award winning experience
Thanks so much for the recommendations!
Thanks for all the info. I’m bummed that I’m such a scaredy cat and won’t touch scary themes – they sound amazing. Now we have to try the Buffalo wings on your suggestion!
Update from the Buffalonian…ride sharing is now a thing in our city!
Sweet! I have removed that note from the post. Thank you for the update.