Escape game Escape From The Christmas Ghosts^[Closed]

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• I don't want to BRAG here, but myself and my team were told that we were the only group under 5 people to ever complete the Christmas Ghost room. (and we only had 3!)
  
  This is what I would call the greatest example of what is the driving force behind room escapes: The puzzles themselves. The set-up is as simple as can be. No frills. No wacky twists. No crazy technology to use. The theme is shaky to stay on subject. But the puzzles are smart, well-crafted, keep you thinking and are very fun to solve. There is nothing in the room besides one especially tough puzzle that I couldn't imagine somebody solving without a clue.
  
  Big thumbs up for a very well-decorated room.

  Robert P.

• My friends and I did the Christmas Ghosts room this past weekend, and we all had a great time! The room itself it a bit simple and bare, but the puzzles are very well designed and quickly drew the whole group together. We definitely needed hints from the host to get to the end, but even though it was a very fun and challenging experience. Can't wait to go back and try the other rooms!
  
  

  Jean S.

• Did the Christmas Ghosts one, difficult but with a lot of fun. This is a new place to use your brain & kill time lol
  
  Btw, all puzzles are designed by the host!!! He's so clever!!!

  Yingyi J.

• We did the Christmas ghost and had so much fun. Great experience! Y'all should definitely try this one. Best room escape game ever!
  
  

  Trinity Z.

• Entertaining and fun activity for a group of friends!
  
  We came in one night and did both the Three Little Pigs and the Christmas Ghost game. For those uninitiated to this whole escape room craze, basically you get locked in a room and have to solve a slew of clues and puzzles to fulfill certain objectives and find your way out. At 59:59, the games and clues were really well thought out; and after completing the games, you really gain an appreciation for the effort the game designer put into carrying certain themes throughout all the clues. Before you begin the games, the facilitator gives you a briefing and description of each of the rooms, including difficulty and the percentage of people who escape. For us, the Christmas Ghost room was much more difficult than the Three Little Pigs, but both were super fun! When you get stuck, there's a monitor in the room that can display clues to help you out.
  
  At the end of the game (regardless if you escape or not) the clue master will walk you through the room and explain the proper solution and how the clues were tied together. I really enjoyed hearing the logic behind the rooms, and all the different pop culture/historical themes that run through each individual game.
  
  The escape room is conveniently located in the heart of Korea Town, so getting a group together, having a meal, doing an escape room, and then discussing it over a drink can be an easy, great night out with friends!
  
  Will definitely be back to try out their Sherlock room!

  Gene L.

• My review is based on the Christmas Carol (Ghosts) room. The entire place is sleek and well-designed. Unlike some of the other escape the rooms, 59:59 is clean and very inviting. It is comfortable enough that I didn't mind being locked in there!
  
  The puzzles were thoughtfully and meticulously designed. Each clue built on the others, resulting in a tremendously satisfying solving sequence. The puzzles followed the theme of the room, which also helped if you were lucky guessers like my team. As mentioned above, I didn't fear reaching into a dark crevice and being poked by a rusty nail like I might be at some of the dingier escape the room locations.
  
  59:59 fits an important niche in New York City--it's entertainment for all ages that doesn't revolve around eating or drinking. Plus, unlike a show, there is tremendous flexibility for you to visit on your own time. These qualities make it perfect for families, though it can bond any group. Also, it's location makes it prime for the eating and drinking. Celebrating with my escape team made me nostalgic for going for pizza with my soccer team growing up...not that my soccer team was ever locked in a room.

  Aaron C.