The Great Escape Rooms in Boston

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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.
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Boston Escape Rooms We Offer

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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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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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Operation Tree House

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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Scavenger Hunt Rooms We Offer

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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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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GREAT GAME SHOW IS AT THIS LOCATION

Step onto a live game show set and race your team through 60 minutes of mini-games, challenges, and puzzles.
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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.

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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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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!

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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
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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!

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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Want to partner with our team?

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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What Our Escapees Have To Say

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Simon Wang
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Shane was very accomidating for our group and had lots of fun trialing the gameshow room!
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Kevin Zeng
1 days ago
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Shane is the goat live show master
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David Shen
1 days ago
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Had a great time at the game show with Shane! Looking forward to coming back again
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JJ Kim
1 days ago
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Shane was such a great host keeping the energy up and making things accessible for our party. Definitely recommend the game show room!
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Steven King
1 days ago
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Its was wonderful and our hostess JoJo was the best. She really interacted and Shane was very energetic. It really enjoyable and only wish we had more people. Will be back soon.
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King Myra
1 days ago
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Shan and Jojo did an exceptional job. They were hype and we really had fun!!!! Highly recommend!
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Angelica King
1 days ago
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Shane and Jojo were great!!
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Amanda Chau
2 days ago
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Went to the horror escape room with Aunt Nana Hannah and it was a great way to spend our night!!!! Super super fun and scary—close to Boston College. We loved Shane, our GM and it was a perfect, non 21+ late night experience. Would completely recommend
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Sofía Valencia
2 days ago
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It was my first experience at an escape room, and it was awesome. Shane was a great host. Lovely experience
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Andrew Carnes
2 days ago
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Absolute blast!! Shane was a great host and made our experience so much better!!

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