New York Upper West Side: Outdoor Escape Game

New To The Site! New York City, USA

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60 to 90 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Discover New York’s Upper West Side by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone, leading you to new places and amazing stories.

Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of Jim, a down and out artist with a dream to make the world a better place. Join the game!

Highlights include:
• Explore Central Park West, Lincoln Center, The Pythian and more lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers.
• Discover why The Ansonia had farm animals on the roof and a trained seal!
• Learn all about why they call this place “Spook Central".
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.

After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

What's Included

  • 24/7 customer support.
  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • A tour guide.
  • Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour)

Meeting Location

Meeting point

55 Central Park W, New York, NY 10023, USA

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• Go to 55 Central Park West (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

End point

The Dakota, 1 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023, USA

You will finish at The Dakota.

Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 2/10/2022 - 4/15/2026

    Monday - Sunday | 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

What To Expect

55 Central Park W

You will begin at 55 Central Park West. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Center Theater

Here you will find your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Pythian

Study your next clue on The Pythian.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Dorilton

To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

72 St

Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Verdi Square

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Verdi Square. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ansonia Condominiums

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Ansonia. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hamilton Fountain

Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hotel Belleclaire

Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Apthorp Sales Office

Explore at your own pace while admiring the buildings around you.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Theodore Roosevelt Park

To solve the challenge that awaits you at Theodore Roosevelt Park you will be given the next clue.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

American Museum of Natural History

See the galleria and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New-York Historical Society

Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The San Remo

Explore at your own pace while admiring the buildings around you.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Dakota

You will finish at The Dakota. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy?

A: The New York Upper West Side: Outdoor Escape Game has a Free Cancellation policy. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given to customers' questions.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-107194P187


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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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