Latest update: June 17, 2019
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
- Over the Falls, Escape City Buffalo
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.
- Clara, The Crux Escape
- The Clinic, The Crux Escape
- Dead Air, The Crux Escape
- The Virus Outbreak, Lock & Key Escape
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 or Duffs.
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.