"Abandon hope all ye who enter here"
Serving spine-chilling Sydney scares, Escape This takes the lead in delivering heart-pounding experiences in our haunted escape rooms. Renowned for their cult followings, The Haunting and The Possession immerse players in the depths of terror. Brave souls, beware!
Be afraid!
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Totally immersive
Experience the magic of movie-style sets, epic storylines, and immersive sound effects, all brought to life with the expertise of professional voice-overs. Found only at Escape This!
a 5-star experience
We are the unrivaled leader in escape rooms thousands of 5-star ratings and glowing reviews. Prepare for an unparalleled escape experience!
test your wits
Brace yourself for mind-bending, non-linear puzzles fueled by cutting-edge technology and our 'Total Immersion' philosophy. Be thrilled like never before!
centrally located
Descend into the depths of excitement at Escape This Sydney - Manly Beach, located in the sunny Northern beaches. Or, journey to the heart of the action at Escape This Sydney - CBD (Coming Soon).
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Start the party at Escape This! Surrounded by a vibrant array of bars, restaurants, clubs, and endless entertainment options, it's the ultimate kickoff!
A spectral presence is stirring at 'Escape This,' Sydney. Strange sounds in the night and eerie laughter echoes down the corridors, emanating from our haunted escape rooms.
Haunted escape rooms introduce an unparalleled level of fear into the escape game ecosystem. Crafting a truly frightening haunted escape room requires abundant imagination and creativity within the room's confines. Some ghost cutouts and fake cobwebs on the wall won’t cut it. The theming must reach cinematic quality, complemented by an eerie soundtrack, player instructions, and ambient spookiness. Top-notch special effects are crucial. A poorly constructed haunted room will have players watching the clock - not worried about their time, but out of sheer boredom.
Conversely, a masterfully constructed horror escape room hits all the senses and excites players with a palpable sense of heart-pounding dread. Witness an exemplary display of such quality theming at 'Escape This,' Sydney, where interactive and immersive escape rooms consistently garner 5-star ratings and rave reviews.
As we draw inspiration from the haunted history of Sydney, we bring tales of local spirits and restless souls into our escape rooms. The asylums, prisons, and haunted corners of Sydney resonate with ghostly lore, enhancing the authenticity of our spine-chilling narratives. Ghost stories rooted in real places prove far more terrifying than contrived tales.
Elements such as carefully calibrated lighting and strategically positioned shadows to create a mysterious and suspenseful atmosphere. Tailored soundscapes featuring eerie whispers and creaking floorboards heighten the sense of dread. Narratives rooted in Sydney's haunted history guide players through a chilling storyline with every solved clue. Thoughtfully selected props, ranging from ghostly apparitions to cryptic symbols, enhance the visual experience. Set design that deliberately incorporates claustrophobic spaces and unexpected openings to keep participants on edge is always useful. An evocative musical score, alternating between eerie silence and spine-tingling crescendos, intensifies the overall experience.
At Escape This, Sydney, we meticulously combine all these components and more to guarantee a heart-pounding escape room encounter, leaving participants breathless and exhilarated.
For kids' escape rooms, the horror should be pared back, as overly frightening elements might send them screaming and running for their lives! However, a measured level of scare appeals to many young thrill-seekers.
For adult haunted escape rooms, unleash the scare factor without limits. Elevate it to an 'R' rating with sudden screams, cackling, and unsettling noises. Every scare tactic, from moving objects to unexpected drops, is fair game. The aim is to draw hordes of participants eager to be scared witless.
However, a good horror room must be executed with finesse, otherwise the only maniacal laughter coming from the escape room will be from the participants.
For a truly terrifying experience, check out our critically acclaimed haunting-themed escape rooms coming soon to Escape This Sydney:
The Haunting and
The Possession
Very. The whole purpose of a haunted escape room is to scare the participants. Those of a nervous disposition please beware.
Not generally. Most haunted themed escape rooms will have a 18 years and over restriction. But some may allow 16 years and up.
Without giving too much away some do and some don't. If the thought of a jump scare fills you with unbearable terror ... well, that’s the point :)
Perth, WA
Sydney, NSW
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