Next Level Escape
Next Level Escape
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
Venture through the world of literature, partner with two screwball agents and an AI to stop an alien artefact from melting down the city, or compete against your friends in the same room to see who will win fame and fortune in The Game! We cater for groups of all sizes, with two identical copies of our Ex Libris game for large groups to compete against each other!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Central Business District
The Sydney Central Business District is abuzz with energy. Power brokers run to and from high rise buildings and after-work drink places, high-end shoppers tour venues like the QVB, and fine diners frequent the many celebrity chef restaurants. For a dose of culture, walk to the NSW Art Gallery, or visit the Sydney Museum. To escape the hustle and bustle, reconnect with nature at the Sydney Botanical Gardens or picnic lunch at High Park. No matter your interest, be sure to check the full calendar of events hosted by the city, from the Sydney Festival in January to October’s Good Food Month at Hyde Park.
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- Martin Place • 4 min walk
- Wynyard • 5 min walk
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- Nicky A1 contributionGreat ExperienceMy team completed ‘The Game’- all 8 of us had an absolute blast and loved the humour and detail that go into all of the rooms at Next Level Escape! Our game master was great and we also very much appreciated being allowed to change our room choice at the very last minute. These are some of the best escape rooms in Sydney and the owners go above and beyond in all aspects!Thanks for your awesome review and we're so glad you enjoyed the experience - it means a lot to be considered amongst the best! Hopefully we'll have the chance to host you again!Written 29 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 4 October 2023
- Ashley WBoambee, Australia3 contributionsImmersive escape room experienceI've done my fair share of escape rooms, and this one stands out from the rest. The fact you get a dedicated game master who narrates the story to you the whole game, in real time, in character, really makes for an immersive experience! We will be back!Thank you for your awesome review and we're so glad you enjoyed the experience! We can't wait to host you again!Written 29 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 October 2023
- livBrisbane, Australia7 contributionsNOTHING COMPARES TO THIS PLACE!!!This place has completely *ruined* all other escape rooms for me – like, NOTHING, I repeat, NOTHING even comes close! The room soooo impeccably planned and thought out! We took on their toughest challenge, the Forest Escape, and let me tell you, the storyline extremely creative and SO engaging. Each puzzle had us working our brains off to crack it! Shout out our Dungeon Master, Matt! It was his very first time running the show, and he was seriously the star of this excellent experience. He stayed in character like a total pro, while also dropping hilarious jokes left and right Plus, we got to meet the awesome owner, Leanne, and she's just the loveliest! Overall we loved this place and will definitely be coming back! Worth every daym cent!!Thanks for your awesome review and we're so glad you enjoyed the experience - it was a pleasure to meet you too! Hopefully we'll have the chance to host you again next time you're in town!Written 29 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 October 2023
- Jess FChurchill, Australia5 contributionsForest of Echoes - a must doForest of Echoes is a must do room - it looks amazing and has some of the coolest tech we've seen in an escape room. Huge shoutout to Stewart for the laughs the entire time! We've loved every room from Next Level Escape and can't wait to see what is next!Thanks for your awesome review and we're so glad you enjoyed the experience! We're so glad you've loved all our games till now, and can't wait to make more for you!Written 25 November 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 October 2023
- Russell N1 contributionForest of EchosThe team at Next Level Escape have done an amazing job creating an interactive space with challenging puzzles that when combined create a fun experience. Simon and Monique our two hosts were great. From the moment the intercom voice sprang to life the theatre started, this was a shock but soon we all realised that was status quo. Well done on a great room.Thanks for your awesome review and we're so glad you enjoyed the experience and the theatre! Hopefully we'll have the chance to host you again!Written 25 November 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled on businessWritten 1 November 2023
- James K2 contributionsAmazing room even better GMThe forest of echos was a phenomenal escape room! It a little different then the normal type of rooms but most fun I’ve ever had in one. On top of that your GM actually interacts with you during the entire process. Leann was amazing! She even made little jokes that fit into our game from our side bar conversations! Absolutely would recommend to go here!Thanks for your awesome review and we're so glad you enjoyed the experience! Hopefully we'll have the chance to host you again!Written 25 November 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 6 November 2023
- Pippa B1 contributionExcellent experienceDid the Forest of Echoes room yesterday on my third visit to Next Level Escape. Definitely my favourite room to date. Really intricate story and puzzle creation. Love the production value. An excellent GM makes all the difference, so thank you Croz for guiding us through! Highly recommend!Thanks for your awesome review and we're so glad you enjoyed the experience! Hopefully we'll have the chance to host you again!Written 3 December 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 26 November 2023
- Michael A1 contributionWould recommendAs someone who has done a number of escape rooms over several years I would recommend Next Level. The puzzles were logical and well executed. The production value and quality of the props was also above average. Our guide Aaron was fantastic and such a good sport.Thanks for your awesome review and we're so glad you enjoyed the experience! Hopefully we'll have the chance to host you again!Written 3 December 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 1 December 2023
- Naureen1 contributionA great experience and something differentThis was a lot of fun and challenging! Croz was a great host, kept the energy and laughs going the entire time. Don’t be afraid to ask for clues! The quality of the venue/rooms set up is fantastic with no detail spares. Would recommend!Thanks for your awesome review and we're so glad you enjoyed the experience! Hopefully we'll have the chance to host you again!Written 7 January 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Travelled on businessWritten 14 December 2023
- Prathik B1 contributionGold standard for escape room experiencesWe've been to Next Level Escape before and they're the Gold standard when it comes to escape rooms. The rooms are thoughtful, narratively driven, and novel. You can tell they put a lot of effort in making sure that they tell a cohesive story and that the experience is rich and unique. This is especially true of Forest of Echoes which is what we did this time. I'd highly recommend this room for anyone. It's high tech, well put together, and Nikki, our scout leader, was phenomenal in making sure we had the best time, which we did. Thanks for an awesome experience and recommend highly!Thanks for your awesome review and we're so glad you enjoyed the experience - we're so glad you enjoy our narrative-driven rooms! Hopefully we'll have the chance to host you again!Written 7 January 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 23 December 2023
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2 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Lobby Ambiance: 8/10. Mentos and lockers provided. Unfortunately the puzzle to solve the locker to secure our belongings was too hard for us; as a result we placed 8 people's belongings into one locker instead of three lockers, crowding the pan which results in belongings cooking slower.
The toilets were acceptable for washing of hands. The cubicles were clean enough for us to go.
Puzzle: 8/10. We played the game (you just lost btw) The puzzles were easy however we had a poor group with low mental acuity, especially the reviewer. The colorful ambiance of the game with familiar elements was perfect for our craniums. Hints were given dramatically via the pressing of a clue button; much better than a non-immersive "hello invigilator" hand wave.
Invigilator: We were given Kenton as our game master. He did not bait us; for he was not a game master baiter. He gave helpful and in character hints. As he receives a prize for high reviews, I have decided to give him a 6/5, which is NOT a 5/5 for the purposes of Xbox/PS retrieval.
This brings the overall experience rating to a 5/5; and thus ends my review.
Disclaimer: the reviewer was not paid or sponsored for this review.
The toilets were acceptable for washing of hands. The cubicles were clean enough for us to go.
Puzzle: 8/10. We played the game (you just lost btw) The puzzles were easy however we had a poor group with low mental acuity, especially the reviewer. The colorful ambiance of the game with familiar elements was perfect for our craniums. Hints were given dramatically via the pressing of a clue button; much better than a non-immersive "hello invigilator" hand wave.
Invigilator: We were given Kenton as our game master. He did not bait us; for he was not a game master baiter. He gave helpful and in character hints. As he receives a prize for high reviews, I have decided to give him a 6/5, which is NOT a 5/5 for the purposes of Xbox/PS retrieval.
This brings the overall experience rating to a 5/5; and thus ends my review.
Disclaimer: the reviewer was not paid or sponsored for this review.
Written 28 May 2021
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Thanks for your detailed review and we're so glad you enjoyed both the experience as well as the non-baiting from your game show host Kenton!
Written 30 May 2021
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Elissa J
Brisbane, Australia4 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Really enjoyed my time in Ex Libris escape room. Fun but challenging puzzles to suit a range of abilities. Lisa our game master did a fantastic job making sure we didn’t waste too much time or get too frustrated, getting us back on track when we were wandeting off in the wrong direction. I’d highly recommend a trip to next level escape.
Written 4 March 2020
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Hey Elissa, thanks so much for your lovely review and we're so glad you enjoyed playing Ex Libris! We'll be sure to let Lisa know you enjoyed her narration, too!
Written 9 March 2020
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Georgia
Sydney, Australia30 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Just finished our escape with 2:30 minutes to spare. Wani is a wonderful host and narrator, we really liked how she was interacting with us all the way through and made us laugh along the way, even through some tricky puzzles. Lots of different puzzles and the space is clean, well looked after and has a professional feel.
Written 28 May 2021
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Thanks for your awesome review and we're so glad you enjoyed the experience as well as your interactions with Wani throughout the game! Congrats on escaping!
Written 28 May 2021
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Bobby G
3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We had an amazing time escaping Ex Libris, as well as completing the "side quests".
The puzzles were varied and novel (pun intended), the mechanics were elegant and well-crafted, and the atmosphere was made EXTREMELY entertaining by Simon, who was a fantastic GM.
We've done a number of escape rooms, and this experience has been one of the best we've had. Can't wait to have a go at Artefact and their upcoming rooms.
The puzzles were varied and novel (pun intended), the mechanics were elegant and well-crafted, and the atmosphere was made EXTREMELY entertaining by Simon, who was a fantastic GM.
We've done a number of escape rooms, and this experience has been one of the best we've had. Can't wait to have a go at Artefact and their upcoming rooms.
Written 24 January 2020
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Thanks so much for your lovely review and we're so glad you enjoyed the novel-ty of Ex Libris and managed to complete the additional objectives as well. We'll let Simon know how much you enjoyed his narration, and can't wait to host you again!
Written 2 February 2020
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Angel
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Apr 2021 • Couples
We played Ex Librius and had an amazing time. The story line was incorporated nicely into the room and the puzzles were super fun and creative. Our games master Aida was an amazing host and guided us on the right track when she saw us stuck but didn’t give away any spoilers or answers to the puzzles which we greatly appreciate.
Written 23 April 2021
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Thanks for your awesome review and we're so glad you and your group enjoyed the game, as well as the interactions with your storybook narrator Aida!
Written 1 May 2021
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Vera
Australia15 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Tried our first room with Next Level Escape (Ex Libris) As an escape room enthusiast couple i now wonder why I have never prioritised this even with all it's amazing reviews, maybe the idea or a "library" themed room but don't let that deter you ! You will not be sitting there reading the whole time. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Possibly the best escape room we have played so far. Both the room was fun, made sense, gave you those "ah huh!" moments but what topped the cake for us was the game master herself. Leanne was SO FUN and made the experience so much better with 100% attention on us for the entire duration and personalised interactions that shows how much she enjoys what she does. Definitely a highly recommended escape room and we will definitely be back to try the other 2 rooms ! (3 if we can find some escape room friends as "The Game" requires minimum of 4) Thank you Leanne for making us fall in love with Next Level Escape !
Written 31 December 2021
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Hi Vee, thank you so much for your detailed, lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the experience (it was also a blast hosting you!) and we can't wait to host you again in the future!
Written 7 January 2022
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Cat B
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May 2021 • Friends
Just played The Game with 10 fellow puzzle solvers. Was on the easy side but we are fairly experienced. It was a great experience as it was a mix of competitive and cooperative puzzle solving. I would say it had a lot of small easy puzzles that were time gated, 2-3 medium puzzles and 1-2 hard/non-intuitive puzzles.
The task solving split was intuitive for larger groups but I think 12 people would struggle to physically be in the room(s).
We had Kenton as a game master and he did a good job as I was convinced I wanted to punch his smug face (always a good sign, what a great role player).
Very great puzzle room we talked about it for 20 minutes afterwards, relatively detailed room.
The task solving split was intuitive for larger groups but I think 12 people would struggle to physically be in the room(s).
We had Kenton as a game master and he did a good job as I was convinced I wanted to punch his smug face (always a good sign, what a great role player).
Very great puzzle room we talked about it for 20 minutes afterwards, relatively detailed room.
Written 28 May 2021
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Thanks so much for your review and we're so glad you enjoyed the experience enough to be talking about it after the game! We're also glad you enjoyed the interactions with your snarky game show host Kenton!
Written 30 May 2021
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Blaaazs
10 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We visited Ex Libris and had a blast! The room definitely had a lot to offer and Lauren (our GM) made sure we had a great time. She was very thoughtful when offering advice and didnt give away too many clues which made the escape even more thrilling. Will go back to the other rooms as well :)
Written 22 August 2020
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and we're so glad you enjoyed Ex Libris. We'll be sure to let Lauren know you enjoyed her storybook narration, and we can't wait to host you again!
Written 26 August 2020
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Lisa M Lee
4 contributions
July 2022 • Family
We loved our session this afternoon. Leanne was an excellent host and GameMaster. As we’re new to the escape room experience we weren’t sure what to expect, but the “Show Must Go On” was the perfect level of challenge for our little group including two older primary-school aged children. It was also a really funny session! My daughter really enjoyed the puzzles and the lack of time pressure meant we could actually allow them to try things and I wasn’t riddled with anxiety!
We will certainly be back to try one of the harder rooms.
We will certainly be back to try one of the harder rooms.
Written 7 July 2022
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Hi Lisa, thanks for your awesome review and we're so glad you enjoyed the experience as well as your interactions throughout (it was a BLAST hosting you all)! We can't wait to host you again in the future!
Written 24 July 2022
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Dominic
1 contribution
Dec 2020
We tried "The Artifact" looking for a good challenge with an interesting backstory and this escape room did not disappoint! As a group of 3 we found that the puzzles were quite layered which we drew us more deeper into the world created. Our game master Lauren played her role superbly, bringing life and comedy to this already well put together room with intricate gadgets and machinery that was fun to interact with. Thanks Lauren and Next Level, definitely looking forward to try the next one!
Written 20 December 2020
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Hi Dominic, thanks so much for your lovely review and we're so glad you enjoyed the puzzles, narrative and commentary, as well as the snarky interactions of your AI... uh, GM... Lauren. We can't wait to host you again in the future!
Written 24 December 2020
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Do you allow one stranger to join an incomplete group?
Written 1 June 2018
Hi Bruce, we do not add strangers to groups. If you book a session, it is entirely booked out for you and your group.
Written 2 June 2018
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