The man at the desk was very kind and enthusiastic. He really made it a good experience. The puzzles were challenging, but not enough that you were overwhelmed. Would come back again for sure

LOVED our experience! David was an awesome guide to our adventures. I went through all three games with four 13 and 14 year olds... Loved the team building and low stress all fun... Highly recommend. We had each adventure to ourselves... It was extra special that way. Thank you 5 Wits for a perfect birthday day.

First of all it’s OVERPRICED!!! It wants to be an expansive kind of escape room but it honestly isn’t worth the money . Don’t bother with the tomb do the others just make sure to have a group and about $100 . Super waste of time .

It doesnt matter if youre an experienced escape room player or not, this is a great place that is fun to all ages. We did all 3 rooms, and keeping in mind that were a team of experts with more than 20 rooms in our bag, this was one of the best if not the best one we ever did. All puzzles were fun and challenging, the storyline is fun and engaging. I wouldnt actually say this is an escape room because the main goal is to progress the story not actually escape, so lets call it an escape experience. The staff is lovely and nice and made the experience much much better. This is a must go if you enjoy things like that.

Best 11th Birtbday party ever:)!! Thanks so much to our party helper, did a wonderful job, the kids had a blast! The experiences were great! My 4 year old even made it through all of them, even though I would say it definitely depends on the kid! Great staff, we will be back!

Love this store! I could spend all day in it!

Eyes, Ears and brains are needed. Alot of fun

Loved the fun! My family and I really enjoyed the tomb adventure.

We took our Teen Bus Stop Club group to 5 WITS and it was chaotic to say the least but the staff there helped us figure out exactly what to do and how to do it. They made sure we got the best possible price and were extremely kind! Dave even managed to jump out and surprise one of the kids which made us all laugh. It overall was a great experience and the teens loved it! Would definitely suggest the Crossgates location!!

Went here with my boyfriend, never having done escape rooms or an experience or whatever, and we were a little disappointed. We were hoping for more use your head type puzzles, not to be told exactly what to do and hope you can run to the spot they want fast enough.There were interesting effects and stuff, but I really wish it was actually a challenge and not a time killer. It wasnt so bad that I wont go back to use the other tokens that we paid for ahead of time; I was just really expecting more oomph.

Went to 5 Wits Albany to see what escape rooms are all about. We had a ton of fun. Im hoping to go back to experience different rooms and even re-do the ones that are there. Adam was phenomenal and really made the experience even more enjoyable and exciting.

We went to 5 Wits for a new exciting experience. Andy was nothing short of exceptional throughout the whole process. I can’t wait to see new rooms in the future and to redo the existing rooms to get a better score!

Worth $60 of fun for 2. The employees are in character when they present you to a room. Challenges were fun and exciting. Definitely only a one time thing as the fun is not knowing the answers to the challenges. Did all 3. My favorite was the dragon adventure. The space adventure was the most challenging. The Egypt one was fun but felt shorter than the other 2.

Super fun place to go! Similar to an escape room. Highly recommend Dragos Castle and the Egyptian tomb rooms.

Love the concept! 3 Themes- dragon, space n tomb. This was when we visited early this year. But I think they added a couple of themes. We thought dragon n Tomb were very well designed and creative. It was fun unlocking the mysteries ️

OMG! SO MUCH FUN!!!My friend and I were in from out of town and decided to try it out and had a such a great time.Weve never experienced this kind of a game before and it blows any escape room out of the water. We opted for the 3 token option and blew through them like there was no tomorrow.Definitely would recommend this to anyone looking for something different to do or for a change from your regular escape room. Well for sure be checking it out again next time we are in town.

I was actually super impressed by this place. Sort of an escape room, sort of defies explanation. Went with 2 friends, all of us mid-20s and we had a wonderful time. If recommend going w at least 4 people, I think it would make it a bit better. But overall, a great time was had!

Its amazing and fun. High score in all 3 rooms and done with 2 people in 15 minutes! Its so much fun!

This was pretty cool. We did the spaceship one. I would recommend a group of 4 people though - we had two and it was hard to get it all

We recently went to 5-Wits with our family (including our two kids, ages 7 and 9). The kids chose the Deep Space adventure because it was recommended as my 7 year old was a little nervous (but she ended up having a blast and has been begging to go back).You can pay ahead of time online, or in person. Our Deep Space adventure could vary from 20-30 minutes (depending on how long you take to do the challenges), so we made sure we were comfortably dressed, and that the kids had used the restrooms beforehand. We brought in what we had with us (jackets, purse, etc), but there are both lockers and restrooms available if needed (I would recommend waiting to do your shopping until after, or leaving anything big in the car).We had to wait for a short bit while the group before us finished, and the screen over the entrance tells you exact wait time plus previous scores (so check it out when you leave as well).Our guide led us to where the adventure starts, and after watching a quick intro, we entered our adventure room. The experience is pretty cool - you really feel like you are in a video game or on a movie set. After being teleported, we were in what looked like a cockpit of a spacecraft. It was pretty cool to be left in a room full of buttons and have to figure out what to do.There was plenty for everyone to do, and work as a team to get through all of the challenges. My 7 year old, despite her anxiety, had a great time. There were a few moments where the lights go off completely, but she stayed next to me and was fine. There are cameras in all the rooms if you do end up needing help at any point.Fun for the whole family, and definitely something unique to do! I was impressed by the rooms and thought the whole experience was well done.

Had a blast. With family

I loved the mummy one in the vase room my friend got so scared when the air blew her, I also went to a party and we did all of them but the last one was the space one and there was an actual malfunction and in the white room we weird told to exit cause the circuses were on the fritz

Great place! I would recommend going through on your own if you are taking smaller kids so you can prep them for when it gets scary. Lots of fun for adults!

I am speechless. It is an amazing experience. I went to this place thinking it would be like other escape rooms. But it was so much better. The sets are amazing. Very detail oriented. I would definitely recommend it for a group activity.

First time adventurer and had a fabulous experience!! Great family and friends activity! Definitely going back and bringing others with!!!

Wow! Where do I start?!? This place was SO MUCH FUN! We started off doing the Tomb and it was insanely fun then we did the Dragons Castle and it was the freaking bees knees man!!! OMG!!! Cant wait to go back tomorrow and do the Space adventure!! David and Daniel were THE best dudes!

I did this with my daughter and it was fun. you need more then 2 people to really do some of the stuff in the fast amount of time. It is a bit expensive if you ask me but the rooms are very well done and it is like you are really in a tomb or dungeon or spaceship. I would recommend checking this place out but like I said it is still priced a bit high for me and my daughter it was 50 dollars for 26 minutes. not terrible but if you do all 3 you can save a little but still spend alot.

Took a group of teens as part of a Teen Retreat and they had a blast. David was our event manager and he could not have been better with the group of rowdy kids! He made the experience that much better, and by the end the kids were calling him Papa David. Thank you so much to the dynamic team at 5-Wits and David for a wonderful set of adventures!

So cool! Interactive and fun! Four of us went and it was a good number for all the puzzles. We did all three rooms and loved the Deep Space the best! Highly recommended.

If youre experienced with escape rooms, like myself and my friends, youll likely find the puzzles not too difficult but not too easy. 5 Wits are not escape rooms, but interactive walk-through adventures. All of the challenges had clear instructions/direction; some were more difficult than others. I greatly respected their appreciation of story-telling.They also applied a method: if you dont pass challenges, you still get to continue with the story. With the Deep Space adventure, we didnt pass a certain challenge, but still got to the ending. In the last room, we still managed to beat the final challenge and end with the Best ending and a decent score (92).My girlfriend, her two best friends, and I went to 5 Wits. We bought the 3 adventures for $29.99 deal. They had my attention when they said the tokens dont expire; so we could have gone through 1 adventure that day, then months later done the other two. Great deal. Nonetheless, we still did all three that day (Egyptian tomb, Deep Space, and Dragos Castle - Dragon adventure).There was only one technical problem I noticed with the rooms; but it was minute and when I informed the staff, they said theyd address it before the next group went through.Overall, great experience. I recommend highly for young adults, but I can see it being fun for all ages.

One of the most immersive escape-room type adventures I’ve been able to go on. Deep Space is the most well done, but Tomb and Drago’s castle are good as well. I would post pictures, but I want to allow the surprise of the adventures to amaze others. It’s a better deal for the $10 for 3 adventures. The staff are pleasant and willing to answer any questions I had. There’s a secret in Drago’s castle, but the guides will only disclose this information to “the worthy”

This place is amazing yall should really come and try this out it was so worth the money

Went with my 8 year old son and we had a blast, both of us liked it. It was a little scary, like with jump scares. But also exciting, with action, story, puzzles, and fun. Id give it five stars except $25 each is pretty expensive for a 30 minute adventure.

Best escape rooms in the area! Had so much fun and I have gone several times, the rooms are adaptive so you get a challenging experience every time

Had a great time with some amazing rooms! Really fun and challenging. The rooms are very interactive. David is a great guide!

Very unique family fun

Wonderful place, we did a double date and had so much fun, we had to work as a team to get through all the rooms, it was such a fun date night here. We want to go back soon to do the space adventure, its the only one we hadnt done that night. The staff there were very friendly and interactive, great place over all

It was really fun! The Tomb and Castle ones are great, but can be a little challenging if you dont have more than 2 ppl in your party. The Deep Space one was boring and confusing, and impossible with less than 4 people. However, the staff were really lovely! Definitely would recommend!!

Fun escape rooms that have cute stories. They just arent as challenging as other ones. Its like a childs my 1st escape room type thing.

So much fun! We take friends for birthdays and its great for all ages.

Expensive. We paid about 80 bucks for two adults and a five year old. In my opinion it simply cost too much especially to pay full price for a 5 year old who can barely participate. This location sounds system needs to be improved because we overheard echoes from other rooms. It messed us up a few times. We did the mummy challenge. It was in my opinion on the easy side.

It was ok. We took our 8 year old and she had a good time. We did all 3 rooms in the same visit and it came to like $113 for 3 of us. Some of the puzzles were half done in a few of the rooms so that took some of the fun out of it but the kid had fun so its whatever I guess.

You want an adventure this is the place a real expirence that will leave you wanting more

So much fun. The activities adjust to you. It moves along quickly and you use your smarts to accomplish tasks.

Went there with some friends for my very first time and enjoyed my time there!

The Good: The effects are very impressive - visuals, sound, rooms. Very well done. The staff were friendly and helpful. The experience is intense, but has plenty of safety mechanisms--cameras, emergency escapes, etc.The Meh: The puzzles were not challenging to identify or complete. This isnt some kind of humble brag, just that the difficulty seems aimed at early teens. This was my first escape room (series of several rooms) and I was disappointed. My brother had done one before elsewhere, and he was disappointed too. Identify the gimmick for each puzzle, no deep thinking required.These are more kinetic puzzles that require running around than cerebral puzzles that require genuine problem solving. A bigger group was helpful for the physically doing the mechanics of the puzzles, but not necessary for discovering what needs to be done.

They really put on a good show here, really impressed

Super fun, the puzzles are not as easy as you would think. I wish the prices were slightly better but youre paying for the experience, so it is what it is.

The workers were very nice and helpful. Good experience too!

So much fun! Will be going back!

We had a birthday party here I honestly don’t feel we received $400.00 worth of entertainment. We had the “Works” package. So pizza and cake was provided plus tee shirts for our guest. Overall costly for 1 adventure. Still a high rating because we as parents didn’t have to do anything which is nice as parties can become overwhelming. 5 Wits kept it simple and smooth. But could add in 2 adventures for the price or send the children home with a free token to come back for another adventure in the future.

This a really fun evening out. The reason for star off is some of the rooms the activities buttons dont seem to work. For example the last room in the tomb the light is shinning in the correct location for 2 to 3 minutes before the senor to knowledge registered that the task was completed.

Challenging- fun- in the mall- friendly staff and cute lil gift shop

We love it here, no matter how many times we go. We know all the puzzles but its still so much fun

Love love this. Its so awesome ive been there so many times i still have token at home.

It was a fun game but it is a little confusing for first timers.

Our “tour guide”, David was very engaging and made our experience so much fun. Give him a raise please, or our money will no longer go to your franchise. Plus Cody the desk guy is cool because he laughed at our review also give him a raise. Thank you for time and listening.

We all had a great time. I wish there were some discounts for non-profit organizations. Its pricey when taking a few children on an outing on a nonprofit budget.

A decent way to blow 26 bucks ( two rooms )and have a little fun. The staff was very personable, and the area was clean. If this is your first time going I think most people would find it enjoyable. However I doubt that it would be as exciting or challenging the second time around. I suggest if possible that they change the puzzles every once and awhile to keep it fresh. They do offer military.

I think everyone should go to 5wits at least once! This place is amazing and for people who love challenges and puzzles, even more of a blast! The people are very nice and for $30 to do three rooms, you can honestly spend all day there. Its also not an escape room so don’t expect it to be like anything you’ve experienced before! The chips are valid at anytime so you can go and come back or even visit days later. You can also go back again and again because of the numerous possible outcomes and storylines. I only wish they had more locations because I think more people should have the opportunity to experience the fun!!!

I personally find this place amazing. The challenges are, well, challenging, but you can still solve them with any age group. The first time I went I went with a group, and we were able to go alone. It was really enjoyable. The second time I went was with a smaller group, so I went with strangers. You’ll never know who you’ll get in your group, so it’s always a challenge. Even with going with strangers, it was still very fun. Some of the rooms could be a bit scary for kids, but older kids and tweens will like this.

This place is incredible, and everyone of any age should 100% go. When you do go make sure to get the three token deal. They dont expire and you can go back to use them anytime. Its a much better deal, and I regret not using it.This was my first time going to an escape room and I brought my two nieces 9, and 10. I was assuming that Id watch them solve all the puzzles and that I wouldnt really have to do anything challenging. (I was wrong).Ive only done the Mid-evil one, and the Space one. They said the space was the hardest and I believe it. We failed most of our adventures but we still had a complete blast. I loved the mid evil one and it was more challenging then I expected.I plan to go back and retry to the space challenge, and go to the escape room I didnt visit.My only compliant is that if you successfully complete the missions, then going back through the room is pointless. I am hopeful or assuming that they will change/add challenges every so often to continue to make it interesting for returning customers

Super fun get the three pack.

I have been here twice, but with different groups of people (Both about 7 adults). It was about 8 months between trips, so enough time had passed where I had an idea of what had to be done, but still had to figure out all the puzzles again. The staff was nice. The rooms are fun and I like being about to check how you scored after you finish each room. I recommend it to anyone who likes puzzles and hasnt gone before. And the best bang for your buck is to do all three.It would be cool if they rotated out new rooms (or changed the puzzles in the existing rooms) over time so I could return sooner without it feeling like I know all the answers to the puzzles.

I went here with my friends and it was absolutely amazing! The staff was so friendly and funny and the room were beyond amazing. The puzzles were just the right level of difficulty. I would recommend this to anyone, all ages will enjoy. My favorite room was the tomb followed by Drago’s castle.

A very good time figuring out clues, and puzzles. Either a team of friends or competition to see who is the sharpest, and the quickest.

Good experience but wouldnt recommend unless you are going in a group of 5 or more. It was interesting but at times the tasks appear to be more to take up time rather than advance you through the puzzle.

We had a group of 5 and chose to do all 3 adventures. The price of only $30 for all three was reasonable and it was a great way to spend 90 minutes. We had people in the group from 8 years of age to over 40 and everyone enjoyed themselves. These rooms were very well themed and entertaining. The staff was friendly and helpful.

It looked like a good place for a family adventure

We had a great time here at our daughters 12th birthday party! Staff was very accommodating and easy to work with.

They should get more escape rooms, I have been through them all, they are very nice

Move over escape rooms this is one step above. You must get out.. there is no timers to throw you out. Team work is required !

This place was absolutely amazing!!! It reminds me of the show I used to watch, Legends of the Hidden Temple! It was so much fun and the best part was the team-building aspect. Worth every penny spent!!!

It was great fun trying to solve the puzzles. Employees were nice. Harder than expected.

Great experience and the games were quite fun. Would give it 5 stars but its a bit expensive at $30+tax/person for all 3. Would be nice if they had a Groupon for 25-45% off.

This place is awesome. The adventures feel so real. You can really get into it. The employees are fun to talk to and can help you with any of your questions. It is fun to go as a group. You have to think hard sometimes to complete the puzzles but you will have fun the whole time.

A lot of fun. Could use a rotating theme of rooms for variety but no complaints

So much fun! Will be back.

It was my first time and it was a great experience. Had alot of fun and the worker david was very good at what he did and added to the experience. Would definitely go again. Great fun for all ages.

This place was GREAT. Only went in so my friend could see what it was and we ended up playing out all three stories, and having an incredible night doing it. Definitely recommend this for people excited at the thought of challenging themselves (or kids and parents). Bring a friend or two.Side compliment; thanks for staying late so we could play out the extra game. You guys rock.

Great experience!! Dave was excellent and so funny! I would definitely recommend.

We were looking for something fun during the winter to do as a family and found 5Wits. What a great time. Our group had all ages and everyone was able to participate. The staff was exceptional and our guide Abby made the experience even better.

We had a great time here! We brought our kids 10 and 12 and had a blast. I would definitely recommend this for some great family fun

We‘ve gone to several escape rooms in different states and were looking for a new one to celebrate my wife’s birthday. She found a very positive review of your place on a fan site. So we decided to drive from Western Massachusetts with our 9 and 15 year-olds, to see for ourselves. We were NOT disappointed! This is the best by far. And a great value. Nice staff, and impressive audio visuals. Especially Deep Space. No spoilers, but I’m a big sci-fi fan and really enjoyed it. We did all three on the same day. Only down side is that 30 min feels a bit rushed. But, as opposed to other ones we’ve gone to, we always felt at the end that we won, that we accomplished our mission! Great immersion! Next on our list is their location in Eastern Mass.

Cool

So many unique gift items. Give yourself time...there is so much to look at.

So much fun for adults and kids. Weve taken our 6 year old several time and she has a blast! Just wish they offered some of the other adventures in Albany that they do in their other locations.

This place is a lot of fun for kids and adults. But I wish it was ran a little more efficiently. If they have a party going on or something you just have to stand around the lobby and wait for someone to grab you. Heres an idea establish an order of precedence and implement a text messaging system so people can go shop or eat while waiting for a room to open up.

Went to space, did some electrical work, 10/10

Seems a little over priced for what you actually do..rooms are fun..some more challenging than others. Recommend you go with a large group of friends.

Awesome experience! This is definitely a must, very fun group activity. I wish there was a Scary adventure though. Rooms were a 6/10 for detail, and a 6.5/10 for prop usage. Overall a good time.

5 wits is garbage and its a rip-off and they dont inform you of anything in the beginning that you have to pay more money if you want to go with your family by yourselves last time we were there we didnt have to pay extra to just go with the three of us we paid the price of going through three for one. I would recommend going elsewhere

It was amazing. The children had a winderful time. The staff was very professional.

I took my son here to try the Deep Space scenario. Neither of us had any room-escape experience - the staff were friendly and welcoming.Sadly, my son got a little too scared and we had to leave before finishing. The staff were kind and didnt make him feel any worse, or more embarrassed.The event itself, at least the part we experienced, was very well-done and quite immersive. We had a lot of fun working together until it got a little too real.

Decided to give it a shot with the girlfriend one afternoon. I wouldnt say its geared particularly just for a younger crowd, but it felt a little kiddish. The challenges for the room we did were initially immersive enough, but not particularly interesting, and got a little stale as they went on. The voice that guides you through the rooms and challenges bordered on the annoying side but was fun and helpful enough for the most part...until it wasnt but oh well (the hints varied in quality and the timing of how often they came would feel overbearing when we didnt need not want her, and too spaced out/not the most helpful when we did need her). There were about six puzzle things to do within the 3 or 4 rooms of the adventure. You can do them all just fine with two people. And then its all just kind of over with some cheesy stuff to tell you you vanquished the foe sort of deal. And then the friendly employees really try to sell you on the reduced price to do the other two adventures. And then thats it. I wouldnt quite put it at a $20/head value, but certainly not a waste. However it felt very far from the its like youre an actor in a movie they pitch to you online/in person. Anyway, it was okay.

Amazing and fun! 3 adults, 1 college girl, and 2 - 9 year old girls and we ALL laughed, screamed, and cheered. Total blast

This was such a fun experience! We did all three rooms. We cant wait to go back.

I loved it my favorite was the haunted tomb one

$20 per person seems a bit much, but it’s really cool, and my child and I just loved doing all three adventures ($20 per person, each time). Kind staff, and just very cool puzzles.

The experience was so much fun for me and my family, that we drove all the way to Foxboro to try the other 2 adventures that are currently not at the Albany location. Needless to say, we had an amazing time there too! Keep doing what youre doing. Well definitely keep coming back!