Escape Rooms for Kids & Families in Melbourne

Escape rooms are a brilliant family outing: 60 minutes off screens, working together to crack a story. We have all-ages, not-scary rooms across all four Melbourne venues, and every room runs the same hour so it is easy to plan around younger players.

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Are escape rooms good for kids?

Yes, with the right room. A good escape room is a shared puzzle the whole family solves together, hunting for clues, opening locks and piecing a story together against the clock. Kids get to lead, everyone contributes, and there are no screens in sight. Our family rooms are built to be fun and adventurous rather than frightening, and a game master watches from the control room the whole time and can give a nudge if you get stuck.

Players under 16 are welcome with a participating adult in the room. There is no minimum age to be in the room, though the puzzles land best from about primary-school age up. You are never locked in and can step out at any time.

The best Rush rooms for kids

These rooms are all-ages and not scary, gentlest first:

  • The Nine-Nine (Hawthorn) — a comedic Brooklyn detective heist, all-ages and a favourite for younger kids
  • Cluemanji (South Yarra) — a Jumanji-style jungle adventure, playful and not scary
  • Monsterz (South Yarra) — a friendly monster world, great for little ones with an adult
  • Treasure Island (St Kilda) — a pirate ghost-ship hunt, fun rather than frightening
  • Da Vinci Down Under (Chadstone) — an all-ages treasure hunt and a proper brain-teaser for older kids

Kids' birthday parties

An escape room is a birthday the kids actually remember. Bigger groups split across rooms at the same venue and race each other, and we can point you to the right rooms for the age group. For party bookings and group rates, see our celebrations pages or email enquiries@rushescapegame.com.au.

Kids' birthday parties →   Celebrations & group bookings →

School holidays

The school holidays are our busiest family window, so book ahead for the times you want. An escape room is an easy, weatherproof half-day plan, and it works for mixed ages when you split a big group across rooms.

School holiday activities →   Rainy day activities →

Book at any of our four venues

We have 16 rooms across four Melbourne venues, so there is usually one close to you. South Yarra is our six-room flagship; Hawthorn is home to the original HackSaw; St Kilda has our most advanced sets and effects; and Chadstone (Oakleigh) holds our two hardest puzzle rooms. Pick your nearest and check live times.

South Yarra · 6 rooms Hawthorn · 3 rooms St Kilda · 4 rooms Chadstone · 3 rooms

Frequently asked questions

What age can kids start?
There is no strict minimum, but the puzzles suit about primary-school age and up. Under-16s play with a participating adult, and younger children are welcome to join in with the group.
Which rooms are best for young kids?
The Nine-Nine at Hawthorn, Cluemanji and Monsterz at South Yarra, and Treasure Island at St Kilda are our gentlest, all-ages rooms.
Are the rooms scary?
The rooms above are not scary. We also have horror rooms, but those are clearly marked and recommended for ages 16 and up.
How many kids can play?
Rooms take 2 to 6 players, and larger groups (a birthday party, say) split across rooms and race. Chadstone's Da Vinci and Mission rooms take 2 to 4.
Is it safe? Are they locked in?
No one is ever locked in; you can leave at any time, and a game master watches over every session.

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