Final Season: Atrophy Escape Ward Closing in New York

One of the best escape rooms in Central New York is closing.

Cayo Industrial Atrophy Escape Room will soon be no more. Joshua Reale has decided this year will be the last for his mind blowing experience in Rome, New York.

Cayo began 18 years ago in an old warehouse in Utica. One attraction quickly grew into two. In 2018 Reale added the Atrophy Escape Ward, a one of a kind immersive experience that received hundreds of rave reviews.

Credit - Joshua Reale via Facebook

Cayo Industrial Finds New Home

After 11 years on Broad Street in Utica, Cayo Industrial and the Atrophy Escape Room moved to Rome in 2019 due to building issues. Reale had hoped to make his escape room a year round attraction, but those plans were put on hold when the coronavirus pandemic hit.

Reale spent that time working every day on rebuilding his vision of an escape style attraction in Rome.

"I always aimed to make unique experiences during creations, and set Atrophy to be more than just a typical one room escape thing, but more of a one of a kind experience, an illusive dream, an immersive adventure."

Final Season

This year will be the last for the Atrophy Escape Room. Reale has decided to close the attraction permanently after the 7th season.

"After completion and operating it for years, it became the most rewarding personal accomplishment that has come to fruition with many incredible reviews."

Escape One Last Time

Escape from reality one final time in this surreal world. Venture through a hidden asylum solving puzzles, unfolding secrets, and even encountering patients in this mysterious dreamlike adventure.

If you haven't been or wanted to experience Atrophy Escape Ward again, this season is your last chance during select dates in September. Learn more online.

Don't worry, the original Cayo Industrial attraction that began 18 years ago will still be open for the Halloween season.

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