Australia's first live puzzle game
Independently owned and designed by two puzzle-makers with PhDs in psychology.
Featured in over 50 media publications by The Age, The Herald Sun, The ABC, Channel 7, Fox FM, TimeOut, Broadsheet and more
"A level of psychological detail and inventiveness I hadn't expected... It lingers long after the locked door clicks open."
"Surreal, emotional and cohesive. We got to experience something that was truly new."
Over 400 five star reviews. 
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"Easily among our favourite rooms in Australia."
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ROOMS
You have 70 minutes to unravel the mystery of a hidden room, working as a team of 2-6 to solve a variety of quirky and inventive puzzles in order to escape.
SOUTH MELBOURNE
Arriving for your shift, you find the head office deserted. Your colleagues have left to investigate some unusual activity in the mine and never returned.
Enter the mind of Robert, a WW2 veteran who has fallen into a coma. In this surreal experience you must spark his consciousness by reconnecting his most important memories.
You have been shortlisted for the role of Magician's Assistant. Arriving at Kellar's Magic Emporium, you must solve a series of puzzles to prove your skill.
Flemington
A mysterious room abandoned for more than half a century. Who was the owner? Why did they leave? You'll need your wits about you to solve Melbourne's original escape room!
Worldwide (Online)
Dr Kaye is working in a remote research station in the Canadian wilderness. In this online experience featuring a live actor you will need help the doctor unravel a life-threatening mystery that threatens the world.
OAKLEIGH
Amnesia will challenge experienced Escape Room enthusiasts but is also ideal for beginners
Nearly a century ago Robert Spear vanished, just days before he could reveal his masterpiece invention that was going to change the world.
Strange things are happening at the Burlesque. You’re going in undercover to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances.
Amnesia, Burlesque, and Clockworks were created in collaboration with escapeXperience in Oakleigh (located 10km from Melbourne CBD). ERM gift cards are not valid for these rooms.
“Problem-solving is hunting;
it is savage pleasure and we are born to it.” — Thomas Harris
ABOUT US
Escape Room Melbourne was created by Ali Cheetham and Owen Spear, two designers with PhDs in psychology. Both passionate about puzzles, narrative, and immersion, they spend 6-12 months designing and building each experience.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
FIRST ESCAPE ROOM
IN AUSTRALIA
Launched in Flemington, come see where it all began in the original escape room!
IMMERSIVE
THEMES
Intricately designed sets with puzzles and narratives that relate directly to the themes of each room.
EXTENSIVE MEDIA
COVERAGE
Featured in over 50 media publications including television, newspapers and online reviews.
70 MINUTE
SESSION TIMES
These are the longest session times available in Australia, giving you the chance to really engage in the experience.
