Carbon: 3708
Escape room 12+

Carbon: 3708

4.82
2 - 10 people60 minutesMedium
Join the ultimate escape room experience in NYC! Infiltrate Cyber Industries, destroy the data, and save humanity. Can you achieve it before time runs out?
Large groupsBeginnersWith children

Medium
Not scary
Without actorsActors
EnglishGame language
About the escape room
Experience the most thrilling and high tech escape room in NYC! The evil corporation Cyber Industries is trying to take control of humanity. You and your team now have to infiltrate their headquarters to destroy the data stored inside. Hurry and prevent the takeover of humanity before time runs out!
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Brief assessment
Navigator AI
Come for a slick, gadget‑driven cyber heist with big variety and a couple of genuine wow moments. If you love techy interactions and a fast flow, this is one of NYC’s standouts.

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Location

You can take the A/C/E or Amtrak trains to 34th Street Penn Station, the B/D/M/F/N/Q/R/W lines to 34th Street-Herald Square or the 1/2/3/7/N/Q/R/W lines to 42st-Times Square.
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AI Overview

AIPlayers rave about the high‑tech build, smooth flow, and the sheer number of puzzles, with almost no padlocks. Difficulty skews high; duos can finish but often sprint or burn hints, while 3–5 players feel ideal and big groups stay busy thanks to nonlinearity. The set leans industrial and compact—immersive to some, plain or a bit worn to others—and there’s a memorable midgame transition. Staff and hinting get praise, though a rare malfunction or trigger delay appears in a few reviews.
WeaknessesThe space is small and gray to some tastes, with light wear showing in spots. A few players note occasional tech hiccups or gating delays, plus no paper for notes. If you prefer low‑tech or heavy deduction over object manipulation, this may skew too techy.
StrengthsUnique tech, clever interactions, and clean puzzle logic make the room pop. Nonlinear sections let teams split and conquer, backed by crisp effects and a tight soundtrack. Overall production quality feels polished for the NYC market.
SecurityStandard briefing and controlled effects keep it straightforward and safe, with electronics doing the heavy lifting. Hints and rules are communicated clearly by staff before you start.
Level of fearNot a horror game and generally kid‑friendly with adults; the intensity comes from time pressure, lights, and sound, not scares. Good for teens and up who like puzzles more than frights.
Actors' gameNo live actors. Game masters get frequent shout‑outs for being friendly, responsive, and clear with hints, though some mention a five‑clue limit.
Quality of riddlesA big, varied mix—logic, patterns, memory, dexterity, and lots of tactile tech—with clean solutions and very little ambiguity. Later stages open up for parallel solving, and almost everything is electronic rather than padlock‑based. Generally fair and well signposted, with the odd out‑of‑theme dexterity moment noted.
PlotYou’re infiltrating a dystopian corporation to wipe critical data before it’s too late. The story is stronger than at this venue’s other rooms and includes a neat, non‑spoiler transition, but puzzles still take center stage.
Difficulty levelHigh, roughly 7.5–8/10. Best for 3–5 or more; seasoned pairs can make it, but many duos either time out or use all hints.

Reviews

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R. Patel
Beginner
5
Of the three games at this location, this one carries the most story. The set is cool, the tech and surprises land, and it’s the hardest here. Our duo of veterans escaped by a sliver. It starts linear, then opens into parallel puzzles; mostly well signposted with a couple fuzzier links. Recommend.
27.01.2025
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Omar D.
Beginner
5
Futuristic theme with clever, exciting puzzle moments and fair difficulty. It leans more techy than End of Days and, in our opinion, does it better across set, lighting, and wow factor. If you only have time for one apocalyptic room here, make it Carbon.
10.05.2025
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Jess M.
Beginner
4
We didn’t get out with just two players. The intro video, light cues, and electronic puzzles were awesome, and the futuristic look worked well. We hit dead ends and used all five hints. Bring a bigger team for all the back‑and‑forth.
29.05.2025
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A. Chen
Beginner
5
Easily my favorite at Mission Escape. The soundtrack, story beats, lighting, and a huge pile of puzzles made it feel premium. Best with at least three, but my partner and I squeaked out with under a minute. As a futurist, the high‑tech design totally hit the spot.
05.01.2025
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Ben M.
Beginner
5
Might be one of my favorites ever. Concept, flow, and design are a step above the other Mission rooms. Tons of puzzles yet it still clicks together beautifully. I don’t usually love heavy tech, but this was the exception. Two of us finished with seconds left; 3–4 is probably ideal. Not great as a first room, but absolutely recommended.
07.07.2025
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Nina M.
Beginner
5
Cut from different cloth than the other rooms: very high tech, tougher, and with a stronger narrative. Immersion holds throughout thanks to the set design. We played as two and barely made it, with lots of chances to split tasks. Only gripe was a dexterity puzzle that felt off‑theme. Still a major level‑up for the venue.
02.04.2025
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Ethan G.
Beginner
5
A unique, tech‑forward room with great variety and a standout midgame moment that lifts the setting. There’s a lot to solve, so a duo might struggle to finish on time. Strongly recommend for players with a bit of experience.
14.08.2025
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Maya S.
Beginner
4
Very challenging with slick visuals and loads of tech, plus a few smart physical interactions and zero padlocks. If you’re super experienced, it may not feel groundbreaking, but it’s top quality for NYC. Multiple threads run at once, which is great for larger groups.
08.02.2025
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Sasha V.
Beginner
5
Ten out of ten—our favorite after 50+ rooms in the city. It’s tough, so bring 4+ players. The tech is some of the most inventive we’ve seen, and there’s really nothing to nitpick.
01.07.2025
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Lena✨
Beginner
5
We took eight people and still split up a ton—nonlinear heaven. No padlocks, just satisfying tech and a cool reveal in the middle. New favorite in the city.
18.05.2025
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Jay T.
Beginner
4
Tried it as a duo and whoa, it’s a sprint. The five‑clue cap made us think hard, and the little dexterity beat in the middle was a fun curveball. Great lighting and sound sold the vibe.
06.10.2025
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Noah R.
Beginner
5
Excellent gameplay with a surprising level of challenge, and every tech element worked cleanly. The thought and craft behind this room really shows. One of the best escape experiences I’ve had in NYC—highly recommend.
27.08.2025
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Марина К.
Beginner
4
The room looks a bit gray and utilitarian, and I wished they gave us paper to jot notes. That said, the tech puzzles slap and our GM was fantastic. We left buzzing.
03.09.2025
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Guest_Traveler
Beginner
3
One puzzle stalled for a few minutes, which broke the rhythm, but staff jumped in quickly. Outside of that hiccup, the room was smart and fair. Worth doing, just not flawless that day.
17.11.2025
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alex_89
Beginner
5
Sleek, fast, and very gadgety in the best way. Our group of four always had something to do and the midgame shift had us grinning. One of the tightest flows I’ve seen in NYC.
04.08.2025

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