Vault 1033 Is Now Open!

RESERVE YOUR
GAME TODAY!

The End or the Beginning?

The bombs have fallen.
The vault has remained sealed.
Now the doors are opening for the first time.

Inside lies a mysterious experiment, hidden clues, and a race against time.

Your choices will determine one thing:
Is this the end… or the beginning?

60 min.

Up to 8 players

Difficulty: 4/5

4 person minimum

Must be age 8+ to play
$35.00 per person
Multiple groups can book this game. If you would like a private experience, you can book the whole room at the discounted rate of $250.00

Call to Book (518) 296-8900

What Is An Escape Room?

Escape rooms are an interactive, immersive, real-life gaming experience where players have full control over the outcome of the game. You will be solving puzzles and locating clues in order to “escape” the room in a predetermined amount of time (60 minutes). It is a fun activity for most ages, in any weather and for any occasion. Escape rooms are especially popular as a teambuilding activity for groups or businesses, as well as milestone events such as birthdays.

We are open 7 days a week starting at 9 a.m. daily. We accept online and phone reservations.  Please note: the Business Office is Closed on Sundays. Therefore, phone reservations cannot be accepted on Sundays.

Absolutely not. Get one ticket or a few, and you’ll be teamed with other people in the same game. *Please note: The minimum number of people required to play Vault 1033: The End or the Beginning, is 4 people (we recommend 4-8 people). The room will not be considered “booked” for any time slot until at least 4 tickets have been purchased.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled reservation time as the scheduled games will start promptly. If you don’t know when that is, you probably won’t be making it out of your room!
Late arrivals may be admitted, but your 60 minute window may not be able to be extended, so you will have less game time. No refunds will be offered for late arrivals or no-shows.

Absolutely – reservations are available at the time that’s best for you. Please contact us if you have a specific date and time you would like to reserve that is outside of our normal hours.

No.  The door you enter from acts as both an entrance and an emergency exit and is never locked. You may exit and return to the room at any time, but only in case of emergency or urgency. If you exit the room during your session, we will not stop the clock. Once the clock starts, it will not stop for any reason. We urge customers to use the restroom prior to their session to avoid having to interrupt their session. Should you wish to exit a room, simply contact our staff and you will be promptly let out but cannot come back in.

We do accept walk-in’s IF the room has not already been booked AND we have a Gamemaster available. In order to book a room, the balance must be paid in full at the time of booking.  On-line booking is highly recommended in order to choose the day and time that best works for you.

The MINIMUM number of players is Four (4). If you book LESS than four (4) players, you will need ADDITIONAL people to book the same game time with you. It is possible that your party will be grouped with other players until the maximum of eight (8) players is reached. To avoid this situation, we recommend booking all eight (8) spots for your group.  Our Vault 1033: The End or the Beginning can have up to 8 players, but if one party books 8 spots, the room will be considered full.  Booking the entire room is less expensive than purchasing 8 separate spots.

Each escape room holds 8 people. If you want the ENTIRE room for your group only, you must book all eight (8) spots, even if you have less than 8 people, however, a MINIMUM of two (2) people MUST play in order for the game to be valid. Vault 1033: The End or the Beginning, can accommodate 8 players, but buying all 8 spots will be considered a private party.  We will make an attempt to fill each room to capacity by placing separate groups of people together. If you would like your group to exclusively have a room, you have three choices: 1) Have enough people in your group to fill the room to capacity, 2) purchase the maximum capacity of the tickets available for a room, or 3) reserve your room with less than the maximum capacity and hope nobody else books for the same time.  Again, it is less expensive to book the entire room than to buy 8 individual spots.

We understand that things can come up, however, there are no refunds for any paid reservation. There are also no refunds for no shows, cancellations, or showing with a reduced number of players. Please be aware that our rooms are live action events that most people book days or weeks in advance, so once your booking is confirmed, refunds or reschedules are not accepted.

It really depends… some health conditions may pose considerable safety risks. If you have a pace-maker, severe heart conditions, epilepsy, claustrophobia, are pregnant, or have a physical disability which makes standing difficult, we may politely ask you to not participate. Remember, our staff reserves the right to refuse anyone for any reason.

Though all of our puzzles are designed for adult minds, we welcome all ages. However, if any member of your party is 15 years of age or under, there must be at least one adult chaperone to accompany in the room being played.  If any member of your party is 10 years or under, you must purchase all tickets for a room to ensure it is a private game as a courtesy to our other customers.

Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing.  You should also bring reading glasses if you would normally use them for reading and low light conditions.  You will encounter both in an escape room.  We will provide you with pens and paper if needed to solve clues.

We do not allow phones or cameras inside the experiences.  Phones, cameras, and any items you do not wish to carry with you will be stored in a locker and you will hold on to the key until your experience is complete.

Once the room is locked, you have 60 minutes to uncover clues and solve puzzles. It’s up to your team to crack the codes in time!  No cheat codes and no unfair advantages will be given by our team!  However, clues can be asked for when at a standstill.  Once your 60 minutes have expired, you must leave the room. There will be another group following immediately after you, so we need time to reset the room for the new group.

If your team fails to solve all of the puzzles before the clock runs out at 60 minutes, the room will explode and your bodies will be blown into tiny pieces.  No, seriously, if you fail to get out in less than 60 minutes, you still will have had an awesome time with laughter, nerves, intrigue and maybe a little bit of anxiety as you tried to beat the clock.

HELPFUL TIPS AND TRICKS

While we won’t give you any clues prior to visiting one of our rooms, we can give you a few tips that will ensure you have a great experience at Howe To Escape:
  • The most successful teams remain organized and communicate well with each other.
  • If you are entering the room with people you don’t know, come early so you can have time to get to know your team. They may have some skills that could help in the game.
  • When you find a new clue, be sure to tell the entire team. The clue you find might be for a puzzle on which someone else is working.
  • Don’t misplace or forget any clues. Keep everything organized so you don’t forget something vital to escape.
  • All of our games have a theme. While not required, consider dressing for the theme of the room. It will add to the mood and the experience.
  • Your escape room experience will last 60 minutes, so please consider using the restroom prior to entering the room.
  • Plan to arrive about 15-30 minutes before your scheduled time slot. This will give us time to get you checked-in and explain the rules to you, PLUS you will have plenty of time to relax in our cafe and have a beer, wine or soft drink before your session begins. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot add people to a session after it has begun. If you come late, you will not be allowed to enter the room. DON’T BE LATE!!
Also we reserve the right to refuse participation of any individual that appears to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.

ESCAPE ROOM
PRIVATE PARTIES

PRIVATE ESCAPE ROOM PARTIES FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, OFFICE, SCOUTS, TEAMS, WEDDING PARTY, CHURCH GROUP, FRATERNITY OR SORORITY, BIRTHDAY • ON YOUR SCHEDULE!

Looking for an event that will keep your friends, family and employees talking?

Look no further! Howe To Escape is your one stop shop for any private event. We have you covered for Birthday Parties, Corporate Outings, Holiday Parties, Bachelor or Bachelorette Celebrations, Team Building, Family Reunions, Professional Development, and so much more! We are happy to customize an event to suit your needs. Please contact us by phone at 518-296-8900 so we may help you customize an event to suit your needs.

CORPORATE GROUPS:

Are you ready to escape the office routine and add a bit of fun to your team meeting?

At Howe To Escape, we understand that teambuilding events work best when they are interactive and exciting! We offer a wide range of options and flexible hours to meet the needs and budget of your company. We offer special pricing for groups, and we have a wonderful café and meeting/dining area overlooking the beautiful Helderburg Plateau so you can host your meeting on-site before or after your games.

Our dining/meeting room comfortably seats 80 people and does have a projection screen so you can present your slideshow or other presentation, conduct training, or just relax and listen to music and enjoy conversation. We do offer a number of eating options including pizza, sandwiches or a great number of other customized menus to meet your needs.

BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE NOW!

Please call 518-296-8900 to reserve what is sure to be one of the most exciting
& talked about team building events your company has ever experienced!

Howe To Escape: Team Building?

Teams that play well together, work well together!

At Howe To Escape, we embrace this concept to create fun and interactive experiences for your staff!

Locked in a room, your team members must work together for a common goal – escape! This requires everyone to use their varied skills to decipher clues and complete challenges hidden throughout the room. Everyone needs to communicate effectively to handle the unexpected challenges that will be encountered and quickly realize that flexibility and open mindedness are essential for success.

Your team will celebrate multiple collective victories along the way as all members contribute to the solution, and group decisions are critical as the clock ticks down to 00:00.

How will our Escape Room help you improve your team?
Our intricately designed escape room includes challenging puzzles that are designed to help your team members appreciate each others strengths, and everyone contributes! This shared experience provides insight into your group’s performance, and a professional team building experience in a fun and relaxed atmosphere can be more appreciated than traditional techniques.

Are there benefits of taking your team through our escape room?
Absolutely! Your team will experience a sense of accomplishment as they succeed as a group, through everyone’s combined efforts. They can gain valuable mutual respect and understanding for their co-workers and reap the benefits of quality communication. Escape Room challenges can enhance the bond between coworkers, create deeper friendships, and generate a sense of camaraderie as colleagues all work for a common goal.

Special packages and pricing is available if a group or corporation
of 20 or more book the escape room along with a cave tour.

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Please note that we do not respond to general inquiries, or handle motel and ticket reservations or group bookings via email or Facebook messenger.
Motel and ticket reservations can be made online at https://www.howecaverns.com.

Group bookings of 25 guests or more must be made by calling our reservation team at 518-296-8900, available Monday–Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

We look forward to welcoming you to Howe Caverns!

Right to Refuse Service: For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at our discretion. The includes, but is not limited to, individuals who exhibit disruptive, unsafe, disrespectful behavior, or appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or those who do not comply with the tour guidelines and staff instructions. Guests must be physically capable of completing the tour and must follow all posted rules and verbal directions. No refunds will be issued in cases where service was refused for any of the above reasons. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.