The excitement never ends in Times Square and now there’s a new reason to visit. We planned a fun evening at the recently opened live-action experiences in the neighborhood, The Escape Game and the Great Big Game Show.  Located at the iconic Brill Building on Broadway between 49th and 50th Streets, it’s a destination for families, date night, friends’ outings, team building, and singles. 

Spanning 4,700 square feet, The Escape Game features six multi-room adventures that include The Heist, Prison Break, The Depths, Cosmic Crisis, Legend of the Yeti, and Ruins: Forbidden Treasure. Three of the experiences, Cosmic Crisis, Legend of the Yeti, and Ruins: Forbidden Treasure are firsts for New York City. Each themed room has clever challenges with varying levels of difficulty. Designed with cinematic sets and intricate puzzles, each 60-minute escape game drops players into a fully immersive world where every clue counts. The entire venue accommodates up to 48 players at once. My husband and I participated with other players in the Cosmic Crisis escape game and very much enjoyed being part of a team. We will surely be back with friends and family to conquer another escape!

Reception Area at TEG GBGS Times Square

The Great Big Game Show features 17-plus rotating mini-games played across five game show studios where guests become contestants in a live-action, one-hour showdown.  he studios are just like the popular game shows ones on television with colorful lights, buzzers, a giant spinning wheel and a full production set. You’ll love participating on one of two teams. With new challenges added regularly, every visit offers a fresh, authentic experience that leaves players feeling like game show legends. And there’s an enthusiastic host leading it all. Our team was not the eventual winners, but a good time was had by all. You don’t want to miss this great time right in the showbiz center of the city. Be sure to capture all the fun to share on social media.

“New York City has always been a global stage for innovation and culture, and the Brill Building is a symbol of that legacy,” said Jonathan Murrell, co-founder and CMO of The Escape Game. “We’re excited to add a new chapter to its story by bringing both The Escape Game and Great Big Game Show under one roof. It’s the perfect setting to invite locals, visitors, and teams to step into unforgettable shared adventures.”

“Times Square has always been synonymous with new technology and innovative experiential entertainment, so we are thrilled to welcome The Escape Game and Great Big Game Show to the district in the iconic Brill Building,” said Tom Harris, President of the Times Square Alliance. “These experiences will add to all the others that have entertained tourists and New Yorkers alike as they enjoy all New York City has to offer, from Broadway to great dining, to the lights and energy of Times Square.”

Gather your group! There’s nothing else quite like The Escape Game and the Great Big Game Show.

For more information about The Escape Game, visit America’s #1 Escape Room | The Escape Game | 60-Minute Adventures.

For more information about the Great Big Game Show, visit Great Big Game Show.