Niagara / Buffalo, NY: Room Escape Recommendations

Latest update: January 21, 2019

This list will be updated whenever we travel to Buffalo/Niagara Falls.

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.

• Body Collector, Escape City Buffalo
• The Clinic, The Crux Escape
• Dead Air, The Crux Escape
• Over the Falls, Escape City Buffalo
• 5 Wits (in general)

Intensity

These will get your blood pumping.

• Body Collector, Escape City Buffalo
• Escape the Serial Killer, Locked Up
• Locked in a Room with a Zombie, Locked-Up

Set and scenery driven

These escape rooms take you to another world.

• Body Collector, Escape City Buffalo
• Dead Air, The Crux Escape
• Escape the Serial Killer, Locked-Up
• Locked in a Room with a Zombie, Locked-Up
• Mineshaft, 3600 Escape
• Over the Falls, Escape City Buffalo

Puzzle-y

These escape rooms demonstrate a puzzling focus.

• The Bank Robbery, Escape Room Buffalo
• The Clinic, The Crux Escape
• Dead Air, The Crux Escape

Beginner-friendly

Bring your inexperienced friends to these welcoming room escapes with solid game-flow and approachable puzzles.

• Clara, The Crux Escape
• The Clinic, The Crux Escape
• Conspiracy Theory, 3600 Escape
• Dead Air, The Crux Escape
• The Virus Outbreak, Lock & Key Escape

Things to know before visiting

Ride share

While Uber/Lyft do operate in Niagara Falls Canada, ride share apps are not available in Buffalo. You will need a car to get around.

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 or Duffs.