Our 5 Favourite Melbourne Escape Rooms

1.Virtual Reality Escape Room or Arcade Games at Apsis VR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $39Our pick

At Apsis VR, you can tackle a story-led virtual reality escape room with a team or choose arcade games such as zombie shooting, sports and Job Simulator. The session lasts about an hour, VR equipment is included, and staff can help if your team gets stuck. Escape room games take up to six players each.

“I did the Sanctum game with my wife. We had some technical difficulties but the staff were very helpful and friendly. I found it all a little blurry. It was a bit better if I held the head set in a certain position but I couldn't secure it to that positioRead more”

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2.Virtual Room – 40-50min VR Escape Game Adventure for 2+ Players

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $39

At Virtual Room in West Melbourne, you and a group of two to four each get your own room and meet in a shared VR world. Work together through time-travel puzzles set in places such as ancient Egypt and the moon landing. The game runs about 40 to 50 minutes, with staff on hand to help.

“LOVE! LOVE! LOVED IT! Great fun! Adam was a fantastic host. We highly recommend it. We will definitely be back to try the other escape room experiences.”

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3.VR Escape Game Adventure 2+ Players

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 1 hour · from $38

In Melbourne CBD, you and a private team of 2 to 4 players spend about 40 to 50 minutes tackling a VR escape adventure, with a one-hour booking window. Choose from five games, from time travel to retro arcade action. Staff explain the controls, and in-game and post-game photos are included. Ages 8 and up.

“Absolutely WOW. So mind blasting. Jessy and I saved the world before the time ended. Adam was so helpful. Gonna go back for another level. Definitely.”

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4.Entermission Melbourne – 60min Virtual Reality Escape Rooms

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $28Best value

At Entermission Melbourne, your private group gets 60 minutes to tackle a virtual reality mission together, with Mission Control available for hints. Choose between two adventures, including wireless free-roam or seated VR options. The venue is at 164 Bourke Street, and hosts including Sam and Adam have been praised for their help.

“I was very disappointed the games were glitchy the controls were also buggy it was embarrassing due to I paid good money for The virtual reality with my whole family uncles auntie‘s and grandparents everyone was disappointed and the arcade they provide is only a Nintendo switch would not recommend”

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5.Escape Room Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $84

At Escape Hunt Melbourne, you and your group have 60 minutes to work through clues and puzzles in a themed escape room. Choose from options including Law and Disorder, Zodiac Heist, and Aladdin and the Magic Vault. The games are designed for groups of two to five, making this a compact activity for couples, families, or friends.

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