FAQ

There is street parking (good luck) as well as a garage 24hr within a block of our location on 32nd street.

PanIQ Room NYC is located in Midtown Manhattan, a few steps away from Herald Square & around the corner from the Empire State Building.

Yes, PanIQ Room NYC is Clue Chase under new management, with the same outstanding escape rooms. Clue Chase became PanIQ Room in June, 2023.

You can make a reservation through our reservation system.

The reservation takes only a minute. You can easily track and change it as you wish. You can also call us or email us if you need assistance.

Prices start at $39.95 per person. For more details, click here.

You will be prompted for payment when making the reservation. You can pay online conveniently using your debit or credit card.

After making the reservation, you will receive a confirmation email with all the information you need.

If you do not get a confirmation email, please contact us at [email protected].

In case of a purchased coupon:
After the expiration date printed on your coupon, its promotional value expires, but you can still redeem it at the PanIQ Room for the amount paid.

For example, if you paid $99 for a coupon redeemable for a $149 ticket, that coupon is still valid for $99 worth of ticket. Our system will accept your reservation, and you will have to pay the $50 difference at the door in order to play.

You can purchase a gift voucher for your recipient conveniently online, here.

You can either print or send the voucher to the recipient, and its voucher number can be applied to the reservation when booking online.

Yes. We offer 10% off for all active military. Please email [email protected] to receive the code and show your military ID to your game host upon arrival.

No, it's not. In this case you don't need to call us. It's okay if we learn the final number of your group at the door.

You will be asked to pay by credit or debit card for the additional players at the door.

Please contact us via email for special arrangements at [email protected].

All of our games are handicap accessible, although you might not experience the game to its fullest.
If you have any questions regarding handicap accessibility or a specific room, please email us.

Our aim is not to scare people. In special cases our guests should notify us in advance, so we can suggest the best room for them.

However, the game generates excitement and if you can't stand it you should not play!

Children under the age of 10 are not permitted.

Children aged 10-14 must be in a privately booked room with their group, and at least one player must be over 18.

Players aged 15-17 must have an adult (a person over 18) present upon check in to sign a waiver, but are able to play without an adult in the room.

The staff at PanIQ Room reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.

All sales are final. We do not issue refunds for cancellations and no shows.

You can reschedule your booking up to 24 hours before its start time. For games less than 24 hours away, a 15% rescheduling fee will be charged.

How to reschedule your game in 3 steps:
1. Click on your reservation link provided above.
2. Once on our Booking Confirmation page, click the "Reschedule Booking" button. You will then receive a Reschedule Code with a balance matching your booking price.
3. Use the voucher code to book a game at a suitable time on our website.

Please note that rescheduling is not possible if the game is scheduled to start within less than 12 hours, and the Reschedule Code is valid for 3 months.

Your game begins precisely at the time you reserved. Unfortunately, if you are late we might have to deduct time from your game or apply a late fee.

Please keep in mind that you have to arrive 15 minutes before your starting time. This will ensure you get the full game time in your room.

Rescheduling due to a late arrival (5 minutes into game start time) might be subject to a $5 per person late surcharge.

Arriving 15 minutes after a game is scheduled to start will be considered a “no show” and the reservation will be cancelled. No refunds will be issued.

If you notify us by phone that you will be late, we will do our best to wait or accommodate a new time for you.

You can cancel your reservation by replying to your original confirmation email and letting us know that you'd like to cancel. However, we encourage you to reschedule because there are no refunds applied to canceled reservations.

If you wish to reschedule your reservation, you can do it one time at least 24 hours prior to your original reservation time by replying to your original confirmation email telling us your new preferred date and time.

All groups are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to their reserved time. Your booking begins 10 minutes prior to the start of your game to allow for a check in, a quick overview of the escape room process, storing your belongings in a locker, and using the restrooms, if needed.

If you arrive after the 10-minute mark, even if it is before the start time of your game, we may not be able to give you the full allotted time to make your escape. Your game clock begins promptly at the scheduled start time!

We're sorry, but there will be no refunds issued for no shows or cancelled reservations.

In case of a voucher payment, the voucher number entered online will be automatically marked as redeemed after making a reservation.

You do have one option to reschedule your game at least 24 hours prior to your reservation time.

The minimum number of players we allow is 2 people, and the maximum number we allow is 10 people.

We do not allow more than 10 people in one room at the same time, but you are more than welcome to get some more friends and play in two different rooms!

Yes. We offer 10% off for all active military. Please email [email protected] to receive the code and show your military ID to your game host upon arrival.

It depends on your performance. When the game starts, you have 60 minutes to escape, so the games don't lasts more than 60 minutes plus preparation (10-15 minutes).

In order to ensure an uninterrupted fun experience, if possible, please use the restroom and mute or power off your cell phone before entering the PanIQ Room game area.

The most compelling and exciting adventure games usually occur with groups of 4. If your group is smaller you can still play the game but your experience will not be the same. Generally, the smaller the team, the harder the game.

The maximum number beyond which we will not allow the game to be played is 10 people.

The minimum number of players we allow is 2 people, and the maximum number we allow is 10 people.

We do not allow more than 10 people in one room at the same time, but you are more than welcome to get some more friends and play in two different rooms!

They differ in their story, mood, design, size, difficulty and objectives. Each one is unique and offers a different experience. The goal remains the same: "Escape!" We are keeping the rest a secret for now!

Please check out the room profiles in the Escape Rooms menu.

No, it's not. In this case you don't need to call us. It's okay if we learn the final number of your group at the door.

You will be asked to pay by credit or debit card for the additional players at the door.