The 7 Best Escape Rooms & VR Experiences in Melbourne

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

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

At Apsis VR in central Melbourne, you and up to five teammates solve story-led virtual reality puzzles in games such as Escape the Pyramid, Sanctum, and Time Travel. Arcade options include zombies, sports, ocean scenes, and job simulator. Equipment and staff help are included.

“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

You and 1 to 3 teammates get a private room, individual VR gear, and a shared mission through ancient Egypt and the moon landing. Walk, talk, search, throw objects, and solve puzzles together in a family-friendly game for ages 8 and up, guided by supportive staff such as Adam, Emma, or James.

“First visit and it was amazing. Friendly staff. Enjoyed it so much 2nd visit coming sooner rather than later.”

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3.VR Escape Game Adventure 2+ Players

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

Join 2 to 4 players in Melbourne CBD for a 40 to 50-minute VR escape game with free movement, shared puzzles, and cinematic worlds. Choose from time travel, retro arcades, zombies, or Asterix. Staff such as Adam guide you through the equipment and mission.

“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.Melbourne Skydeck Max VR Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · from $38

Ride 88 floors in 38 seconds, take in 360-degree Melbourne views, and watch an 11-minute 6D VR journey through 16 local icons. Your $38 ticket includes Skydeck entry, the VR Theatre, and $5 credit at Bar 88. Entry begins from noon on your chosen date.

“good views, staff welcoming. virtual reality was my favourite part of it, very fun.”

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5.Virtual Reality Games OR Escape Room Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $32

At Apsis VR Melbourne, you choose your game after arriving. Spend up to 45 minutes on a team escape room for four to six people, or select from 25 arcade games, including sports, dance, shooting, racing, meditation, and multi-player options. Training and equipment are included.

“The VR Experience was fabulous. Absolutely loved it and the staff member there was so patient with us. I am not into games at all and am 71, so the technology of VR was unknown but the staff member made it a wonderful experience.”

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6.Entermission Melbourne – 60min Virtual Reality Escape Rooms

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

At Entermission Melbourne, you and your private group use wireless VR headsets to solve puzzles, fight enemies, and explore fantasy worlds for 60 minutes. Choose a free-roam or seated adventure, ask Mission Control for clues, and finish with action photos. Sam and Adam have hosted past sessions.

“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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7.Escape Room Experience

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

You and a small group spend 60 minutes solving clues inside a custom-built Melbourne escape room. Choose from Law and Disorder, Zodiac Heist, Aladdin and the Magic Vault, or another available theme. English-language hosting, groups of 2 to 5, and four room options make this a good indoor pick for couples, families, and friends.

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