Escape Room Melbourne (ERM)
Escape Room Melbourne (ERM)
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Escape Room Melbourne is Melbourne's original live room escape game! Working in a team of 2-6 people, you have 70 minutes to unravel the mystery of a hidden room, working together to solve a variety of quirky and inventive puzzles to escape. We have three rooms available - Melbourne's original Escape Room, Mine Escape , and Kellar's Magic Emporium. We can't give away too many secrets here, but to get an idea of what to expect you can check out our website for reviews and articles by Broadsheet, Timeout, The Age, and others, as well as features by SBS, Channel 10, ABC radio, and Fox FM (warning: may contain some spoilers!) Bookings are essential and can be made through our website. Please note we are a small independent business that is not affiliated with any of the Escape Room franchises operating in Melbourne, however we are happy to try and accommodate corporate bookings and larger groups where we can. Please feel free to contact us via email if you have any questions about availability, bookings, or the rooms themselves.
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Steph
Melbourne, Australia83 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Friends
We did the Mine escape room and it was really fun! We did it on medium and it was pretty challenging. The staff were really good and helpful when needed. It was a great time. Would highly recommend with a group of friends!
Written 25 June 2023
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Mannianne
Geelong, Australia302 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Friends
We did mine Escape room with another couple.
We actually got lost trying to find the venue!!
A 2 room puzzle.
Some parts were cool and exciting, while others a bit boring and didn’t make sense once we got the clue.
Host was friendly and helpful.
We actually got lost trying to find the venue!!
A 2 room puzzle.
Some parts were cool and exciting, while others a bit boring and didn’t make sense once we got the clue.
Host was friendly and helpful.
Written 1 June 2023
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MilkyButterBae
Adelaide, Australia34 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Friends
We came back to do Fractured after having completed their other rooms. The concept is very cool - you’re in the mind of a coma victim. Staff are very friendly and enthusiastic. The decor and props are perfectly done and very authentic. Puzzles are unique and engaging (not just locks and combinations!)
Unfortunately, despite the great room, we had a negative experience on the day. Our experience was cut short by an inattentive game master and a puzzle that didn’t work. The way this room is designed makes it possible to end much earlier than what you pay for if you fall behind. We think this is a huge flaw that should be fixed for an otherwise 5/5 room.
However, they did apologise and issue a refund. We will definitely be back if this company adds new rooms in future as they’re one of the best in Melbourne.
Unfortunately, despite the great room, we had a negative experience on the day. Our experience was cut short by an inattentive game master and a puzzle that didn’t work. The way this room is designed makes it possible to end much earlier than what you pay for if you fall behind. We think this is a huge flaw that should be fixed for an otherwise 5/5 room.
However, they did apologise and issue a refund. We will definitely be back if this company adds new rooms in future as they’re one of the best in Melbourne.
Written 22 January 2023
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Sarah
Bendigo, Australia21 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Friends
Average escape room, below average staff.
We did the magicians room, some interesting puzzles and some mundane the experience was mostly good. The problem was the staff, they seemed bored and uninterested; more annoying than this though was the fact that the female staff member kept interrupting our deducing to tell us the answer to the puzzle we were working on or the previous puzzle which we had already passed. Not sure if they have cameras since it was clear we had passed the thing she was telling us about. We didn’t ask for clues please don’t give them unless we’re running out of time.
I figured we must be behind schedule but no, we finished with approx 20-30 mins left, think they were trying to hurry us along so they could leave. Ruined the whole experience.
We did the magicians room, some interesting puzzles and some mundane the experience was mostly good. The problem was the staff, they seemed bored and uninterested; more annoying than this though was the fact that the female staff member kept interrupting our deducing to tell us the answer to the puzzle we were working on or the previous puzzle which we had already passed. Not sure if they have cameras since it was clear we had passed the thing she was telling us about. We didn’t ask for clues please don’t give them unless we’re running out of time.
I figured we must be behind schedule but no, we finished with approx 20-30 mins left, think they were trying to hurry us along so they could leave. Ruined the whole experience.
Written 22 July 2022
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Roy H
12 contributions
Jul. 2022
We did "Fractured" and really did not enjoy the experience at all. Promoted as a "difficult" room, it just didn't create an enjoyable experience for us, the puzzles were just obscure and not logical or deductable in our opinion.
We have done meany escape rooms, and got out on time the last six occasions, so its not as though we don't know how to drive puzzles or escape rooms.
We left 15 mins before time because we just wanted to get out of the place.
We have done meany escape rooms, and got out on time the last six occasions, so its not as though we don't know how to drive puzzles or escape rooms.
We left 15 mins before time because we just wanted to get out of the place.
Written 14 July 2022
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Andrewartha23
Warragul, Australia1 contribution
Jun. 2022 • Friends
First time doing an escape room and was super awesome! Was challenging but not impossible. Sam was super helpful and would definitely do it again! Highly recommend.
Written 3 June 2022
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420krayzee
New South Wales, Australia14 contributions
Mar. 2022
Challenging, but fun. Great way to spend an afternoon extending the old grey matter. Will definitely do another one when in town again.
Written 24 March 2022
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Ron D
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Mar. 2022 • Friends
This was so much fun. Great experience. Staff were excellent. The puzzles were challenging but helpful hints were always on hand. Challenges were very group friendly, everyone got to imput something. Can't wait to go again for a different room. 😊
Written 20 March 2022
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Cameron O
45 contributions
Feb. 2022 • Couples
We are reasonably intermediate escapists (~15 rooms under our belt). We did Kellars magic emporium. The rooms puzzles were great! It was linear and required logical thinking to solve the puzzles.
The two of us finished the room in about 50 of the allotted 70mins so if you are a seasoned escape room-er you may want to try Fractured instead.
In saying that we did love this room as it had a lot of cool and different elements we had not seen before.
Post the escape the staff were happy to have a good chat about the room which doesn’t always happen so that was great as well.
Definitely recommend.
The two of us finished the room in about 50 of the allotted 70mins so if you are a seasoned escape room-er you may want to try Fractured instead.
In saying that we did love this room as it had a lot of cool and different elements we had not seen before.
Post the escape the staff were happy to have a good chat about the room which doesn’t always happen so that was great as well.
Definitely recommend.
Written 12 February 2022
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3GD
1 contribution
Aug. 2021
We did Mine Escape and were underwhelmed. Nice puzzels etc. but all a bit tired (host had to pop in to stick something up, colours faded etc) the description included smoke and flashing lights -and we had neither. Also dragged a bit (we're novice) and repeatedly asking for tips/direction when stuck, but a few times had no reply so just searching when already stuck. We were in for more like 90 mins - appreciated being able to escape but dragged. We were 5 people (2 kids). Maybe better fun with 2-3?
Written 1 August 2021
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fionasue2017
Geelong, Australia2 contributions
I'm looking for something fun and active to do for a second date, that isn't dinner and drinks. Would this be a good option, or is it better suited to bigger groups?
MilkyButterBae
Adelaide, Australia34 contributions
If you’re both into puzzles and games, then yes!! This would be an amazing date idea.
If she’s a basic girl who doesn’t really enjoy much beyond drinking, movies, and dancing... then try something else.
tessrocky2
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
Do you supply vouchers and how long are the vouchers valid for
Bill Small
Cranbourne, Australia141 contributions
Please see answer below, I don’t represent escape room but my understanding is for 1 year
Hi there,
Is ERM a wheelchair friendly activity?
Paulie S
Shellharbour, Australia770 contributions
That is a good question. As far as I can recollect, I believe there was a couple of steps when entering the building. However, I believe it is not wheelchair friendly - not the place we have been to. It is quite narrow and the rooms are quite small. The person in the wheelchair would not enjoy it because he or she would not be able to join in as much fun because of the limited space and their interaction (not all) would also be limited as well. That's my opinion, perhaps if you ask the people who run the business, they may suggest otherwise? I hope this helps.
Govan29
New York City, NY15 contributions
I'm thinking for eight people, what would the cost be?
Regards.
Vivian
marinac999
Melbourne, Australia102 contributions
Hi Vivian , it was $35 per person , and I agree with John they are small rooms we had 4 people . Maybe you could split the group and do 2 different escape rooms at the Same time
Marina
Are you aloud to have 10 peopld do it or is there a max?
EscapeRoom-Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
For a group of 10 you'd need to book two rooms - we usually have a maximum of between 4 and 6, depending on the room (as Kezzles noted, anything more than that gets a bit cramped!). Feel free to send us an email if you have any questions about which room(s) to book :)
Leonie P
Woodford, Australia
Hi I'll be in Melbourne in a couple of weeks, with my 10 year old grandson to visit my daughter. Is the Escape Room experience appropriate for children too? I think it sounds right up our ally :) Thanks looking forward to hearing from you.
Leonie
EscapeRoom-Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
Hi Leonie - Vascariz pretty much covered it for us (thanks!), though I just wanted to add that of our other two rooms, we usually recommend the original escape room in Flemington as it's slightly easier and younger kids seem to really enjoy it. Our newest room (Kellar's Magic Emporium) does have a few creepy elements so may be less appropriate.
Also, we don't officially offer a child rate, but for a 10-year old we're happy to arrange a discount - just send us an email before you book :)
dlb196
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
how do you get there from the CBD by public transport - is one room easier than the other to get to this way?
EscapeRoom-Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
South Melbourne is probably slightly easier as it's more central and there are a couple of different options to get there - from the city it's a short tram ride on the number 12 (from Collins street), the number 55 (from William street), or the number 1 (from Swanston street). Alternatively, it's only a 20 minute walk from Flinders street station, which can be faster than the tram if there's heavy traffic.
Flemington is a little bit further out - you can catch a train to Newmarket station (around 10-15 minutes from Flinders street station), or the number 59 tram from Elizabeth street. If you're in the north of the CBD it would probably be a comparable amount of time as getting to South Melbourne.
Hope that helps, feel free to send us an email if you have any other questions :)
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