"Abandon hope all ye who enter here"
Scaring players witless as they attempt to escape from the horror of a haunted escape room is what we do best at Escape This! Our haunted escape rooms,
The Haunting and
The Possession, have developed cult followings for a reason... enter at your own risk. Book your haunting experience now – if you dare!
Be afraid!
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Step into cinematic worlds with Hollywood-quality sets, captivating storylines, and immersive soundscapes, all enhanced by professional voiceovers. This is adventure brought to life!
the most rooms in Melbourne
Choose your own adventure with over 10 uniquely designed Adventure and Horror escape rooms in Melbourne CBD. There's a challenge for every taste and skill level.
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With thousands of glowing reviews and a reputation for excellence, Escape This Melbourne delivers an unforgettable escape room experience that keeps players coming back.
test your wits
Prepare for cleverly crafted, multi-layered puzzles powered by innovative technology. Our Total Immersion philosophy guarantees excitement and surprises at every turn.
centrally located
Perfectly positioned in Melbourne CBD, Escape This is your launch pad for adventure. Easily accessible by public transport and close to everything the city has to offer.
A Perfect night out
Kickstart your evening with an escape room adventure! Nestled amongst Melbourne’s buzzing restaurants, bars, and nightlife, it’s the perfect way to begin your next night on the town.
A ghostly presence has been detected at ‘Escape This’, Melbourne. Something went bump in the night, and hysterical laughter is echoing through the building’s corridors. A haunted escape room seems to be the source of this disturbance, and the menace of the supernatural is seeping from the cracks around the doors.
Haunted escape rooms are among the most popular types of escape rooms, adding a dimension to the experience that nothing else can… fear. Creating an effective haunted escape room requires imagination, creativity, and top-tier execution. A few cobwebs and ghost cut-outs won’t cut it. The theming needs to be of movie quality, with an immersive soundtrack, eerie lighting, and spine-chilling special effects. If the experience isn’t executed to perfection, players will be watching the clock – not to track their time left to escape, but to count down until they can leave.
Escape This Melbourne brings the most immersive horror experiences with totally interactive gameplay and premium-quality theming. Our escape rooms consistently receive five-star reviews and praise from thrill-seekers who crave a real scare.
Hauntings of asylums, prisons, morgues, and even private homes have been widely reported in Melbourne and Victoria, with countless tales of ghostly sightings and paranormal activity. This rich history of hauntings provides plenty of inspiration for crafting an unsettling and thrilling escape experience.
The fear generated by unexpected noises, eerie visuals, and immersive storytelling is essential. A gripping and unsettling storyline that unfolds as players progress adds depth, while carefully crafted clues and puzzles heighten the tension. Lighting, décor, and hidden surprises must be meticulously planned to create the perfect horror experience. Dimly lit corners, flickering lights, and sudden movements all contribute to the spine-tingling atmosphere. Even the bravest players fear the unknown—especially when it reveals itself suddenly and without warning.
For younger audiences, horror elements should be toned down to avoid overwhelming them—though a little spookiness can enhance the experience. Many kids love the thrill of a ghost story, making a mild haunting an exciting adventure.
For adults, the sky's the limit. Take the fear factor to the extreme with heart-stopping jump scares, eerie voices, and disturbing visual effects. If your escape room isn’t terrifying, it’s not doing its job. The best haunted escape rooms don’t just startle—they immerse players in a nightmarish world where they feel the fear creeping in with every passing second.
Escape This Melbourne offers some of the most terrifying haunted escape rooms. The Haunting delivers an unsettling paranormal experience, while The Possession is infamous for its relentless jump scares. Enter if you dare.
Very. The entire purpose of a haunted escape room is to terrify its players. If you’re easily frightened, be warned!
Most haunted escape rooms are designed for ages 18 and over. However, some may allow players aged 16 and up with parental consent.
Some do, and some don’t—but if the thought of a sudden fright fills you with unbearable terror… well, that’s the point.
The scariest escape room in Melbourne is The Haunting at Escape This. With terrifying realism, spine-chilling atmosphere, and immersive gameplay, this is not just a haunted room—it’s an experience in fear itself.
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The Basement, 712-720 Hay Street Mall, Perth WA 6000