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The Great Escape Room

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Award-Winning Escape Rooms

Recognized Among the Best

The Great Escape Room has been recognized as one of the top escape room experiences in the country! From local favorites to national honors, our adventures have earned awards like the Newsweek Readers’ Choice for Best Escape Rooms, making us a must-visit for puzzle lovers and thrill seekers alike.

Boston Escape Rooms We Offer

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The Haunted Hotel

The Haunted Hotel takes you on a supernatural journey. You have one hour to navigate a maze of otherworldly trials and help Bess make contact with her beloved Harry Houdini. Otherwise, the door will be closed forever.

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2-8*

Players

Spooky

Category

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60

Minutes

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Bros For Life: Fraternity Heist

Hey, Bro’s! Do you want to be a Frat Brother? Then you better pull off this heist. You’ll need to band together to make it out alive or uh… not get busted by the Campus Police. Put down your beer and get busy.

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2-8*

Players

Rowdy Mischief

Category

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60

Minutes

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The Midnight Heist

Formerly 'Break-In At Bubba's'

Leave your morals at the door. You're in it for the money and there will be plenty if you find the hidden relics. There are two ways to exit the room - upright or horizontal. Do it right.

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2-8*

Players

Heist

Category

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60

Minutes

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Poker Night at The President's Bunker

What fun! Poker with the President at the Presidential Command Bunker. As the alarms sound, you’re placed in lockdown, and a nuclear launch is about to commence. Only you and your Poker Buddies can stop what will certainly be nuclear Armageddon.

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2-12*

Players

Critical Crisis

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60

Minutes

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Escape The Colosseum: The Underworld Maze

You’re enslaved here in the infamous Colosseum. Death is often the only release. Built as a maze, you will have to navigate your way through multiple challenges and horrors to find a path to freedom.

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2-10*

Players

Prison Escape

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120

Minutes

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Infirmary: Surgical Crisis

Your patient's heart has stopped. Life support is on but death is imminent. No help is coming, so it’s up to you and your team to complete the heart transplant or call the widow with the news.

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2-10*

Players

Medical Crisis

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60

Minutes

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Mind Trap

The Good Doctor loves clever games, fine Amarone, and foie de veau with...special ingredients. After accepting his dinner invite, you’re trapped in his dining room. Solve his fiendish puzzle before the dinner bell rings. Bon Appetit!

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1-8*

Players

Scary

Category

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60

Minutes

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Mountain Top Murders

Dear old Nana Hannah lives in her mountain cabin. Strangely, you haven’t heard from her and decide to pay her a visit. You see streaks of blood on the floor but no sign of Nana. Can you help her? Can you even help yourself?

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2-8*

Players

Scary

Category

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60

Minutes

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Poe's Chamber

Edgar Allan Poe has died mysteriously, and Elmira Shelton has asked you to uncover clues about his untimely death. Rumors swirl, and it’s up to you to search his chambers and uncover the truth before authorities clear the space. Can you solve the mystery in time?

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2-8*

Players

Thrilling

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60

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Arcade Challenge

Formerly 'Retro Replay'

Your favorite Arcade Planet is closing its doors at midnight, and you’ve only got an hour to snag the elusive top-tier prize! The owner made it tough to win, but can you rise to the challenge and become a local legend, or will the prize remain out of reach? This is your final chance!

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2-8*

Players

Arcade Madness

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60

Minutes

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Supervillains

Slip on your cape and strap on your utility belt! The supervillains have escaped the comics! Using your wit and wiles, you must break into the very heart of darkness. Transport yourself into the comic lairs of four of the city's most notorious supervillains, discover the clues they've left behind and save the city...if it's not too late.

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2-10*

Players

Fantasy

Category

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60

Minutes

Operation Treehouse

The Blue Goats have battled the undefeated Red Squirrels all summer. Now, you’ve infiltrated their treehouse—time to capture the flag!

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2-10*

Players

Fun

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60

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Scavenger Hunt Rooms We Offer

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Moriarty's Gameroom

Join Sherlock Holmes to stop Moriarty’s deadly virus! Solve puzzles in his Gameroom to find the antidote and save London in 60 minutes!

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2-10*

Players

Mind Twister

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60

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Sherlock's Study

Join Sherlock Holmes’ league by solving his test of deduction in 60 minutes! Prove your worth and earn a spot as his newest apprentice!

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2-10*

Players

Mind Twister

Category

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60

Minutes

Escape the Midnight Carnival

Escape the Midnight Carnival

This isn't an ordinary carnival; something is very wrong. Can you and your fellow adventurers find the clues, solve the puzzles, and unravel the mystery of the Midnight Carnival before it's too late?

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3-12*

Players

Adventure

Category

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60

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The Grimm Escape

The Grimm Escape

You are trapped in the Grimm forest! Can you and your companions find the clues, solve the puzzles and break the witch's spell to escape the locked room in 1 hour?

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3-12*

Players

Adventure

Category

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60

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Boston's room type:

Private Rooms: Play Just With Your Group

All escape room experiences at this location are 100% private.
Once you book, the room is yours; no strangers, just your team.

Welcome to Our Boston, MA Escape Rooms!

You and your team are locked inside a themed escape room—no obvious way out, just minutes on the clock and a room full of mysterious clues. As the countdown begins, your heart races. Can you decode the puzzles, find hidden objects, solve interactive challenges, and unlock the secrets to freedom before time runs out?

Welcome to The Great Escape Room Boston , the ultimate real-life adventure experience now open! Formerly known as Puzzle Break Newton, we’re now proud to be part of the nationally renowned The Great Escape Room brand—bringing even more immersive escape adventures to the Greater Boston area. Whether you’re coming from Cambridge, Brookline, Watertown, Waltham, or anywhere nearby, our Boston escape room is just a short trip away—and well worth the visit.

Perfect for friends, families, coworkers, and team-building groups, our live-action escape games combine clever storytelling, hands-on puzzles, and heart-pounding excitement. Each room challenges your logic, creativity, and teamwork as you race the clock to escape. Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend activity, a unique birthday idea, or unforgettable corporate team-building near Boston, we’ve got your next adventure ready.

Now reimagined and rebranded, we invite past Puzzle Break fans and new guests alike to discover why The Great Escape Room is a top-rated escape room experience across the U.S.—now thrilling players in Newton and throughout Greater Boston!

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Book Now

Think you’ve got what it takes? Book now to face exciting puzzles and an unforgettable adventure. Rally your team and see if you can beat the clock and escape in time!

Location Details

Unleash your inner detective in the historic city of Boston! Our escape rooms offer a variety of themed adventures that range from spooky mysteries to thrilling puzzles. Whether you’re here with friends, family, or colleagues, it’s an experience you won’t forget.

The Great Escape Room Boston

792 Beacon St Unit D
Newton Centre, MA 02459

Phone: (617) 932-7943

Hours*

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

3:45–8:45PM
3:45–8:45PM
3:45–8:45PM
3:45–8:45PM
3:45–8:45PM
11:45 AM–9:15 PM
11:45 AM–6:30 PM

Special Hours

TBA

*Hours may vary due to availability.
Walk-ins are welcome during regular hours, as seen above. For bookings outside our posted hours, please call ahead or reserve online. Our team is happy to accommodate bookings outside of regular hours!

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Location DIRECTIONS & PARKING INFO

Driving Directions

The Great Escape Room Boston/Newton is located at 792 Beacon St, Unit D, Newton Centre, MA 02459, along Beacon Street near Boston College.

From Downtown Boston: Take Commonwealth Ave (Route 30) west, continue onto Beacon St in Newton.
From I-90 (Mass Pike): Take Exit 17 for Newton/Watertown and follow signs toward Newton Centre.

Parking Information

On-site Parking: Available in the building lot when open.
Street Parking: Free and metered options on Beacon Street and nearby side streets.
Public Transit: Easy access via the MBTA Green Line (Newton Centre stop).

Please arrive 10–15 minutes before your scheduled game.

Group Events At Our Escape Room

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Team Building in Boston

Our unique and original escape rooms are a great way to improve communication and foster bonding, all while having fun!

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Private Parties in Boston

We welcome customized parties for any occasion and number of people, even outside of our regular business hours.

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Let Our Customer Service SHine

We are obsessed with customer service and we go to exceptional lengths to take care of everyone involved in the travel process:

Last-minute change? Just say the word and we’ll take care of it for you.

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If you’re a local business, influencer, event organizer, or others looking to collaborate, we’d love to hear your ideas.

Feel free to reach out and let’s create something amazing together.

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