Strangest Thing, Sci-Fi Escape Room in Hawthorn

Sci-Fi  •  Hawthorn, Melbourne  •  60 minutes  •  2 to 6 players

The story

The monster is coming. It took your friend, and now it is after you. To save your town, you have to hunt it and stop it crossing through the Inside-out. This is no ordinary escape room: it is a race against time, against fear, and against forces beyond your understanding. You have 60 minutes to solve the mystery and stop the rift from expanding.

At a glance

Players: 2 to 6  •  Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5)  •  Time: 60 minutes Suitable for: Teens and up.

Expect tension, suspense and an eerie atmosphere.

Pricing: $74 per person for 2 players, scaling down to $70 per person for 6. Children aged 9 to 13 are $42 each, with a minimum of one adult per room.

Book Strangest Thing at Hawthorn

Why book with Rush

• Melbourne owned and operated. More than a decade building Melbourne's highest-rated escape rooms, every room designed, built and run in-house.
• A 4.9 star experience. Rated by thousands of players across our venues.
• Bespoke, never off the shelf. Every room is designed and built by our own team, not bought as a kit.
• Handmade and authentic. We work with local artists and restore vintage set pieces, so every room feels real and fully immersive.
• Always being upgraded. Our in-house team is constantly refining the tech, puzzles and sets, so the rooms stay cutting edge.
• Our delight guarantee. If your experience falls short, tell us and we will make it right.

Planning a birthday or corporate event?

Strangest Thing is one of our more intense rooms. For younger players or a mixed-age birthday, our family-friendly rooms at Hawthorn, The Nine-Nine, are a gentler option. This room holds up to 6, so larger groups split across rooms at Hawthorn and play at the same time. For corporate team-building and group functions, see our team-building page or email enquiries@rushescapegame.com.au. For birthdays, parties, and hens or bucks nights, see our celebrations page or email the same address. To hold a date, you can book a single player as a deposit.

Good to know before you go

• No experience or special equipment needed, just your group.
• Wear comfortable clothing and closed-in shoes.
• Arrive 10 minutes before your start time.
• Players under 16 must have a participating adult in the room.
• You are never locked in and can step out at any time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Strangest Thing actually scary?

It is more spooky and suspenseful than outright terrifying. Strangest Thing is an 80s sci-fi monster hunt in the spirit of Stranger Things, with a tense, eerie atmosphere rather than gore or constant scares.

Are there live actors, or does anything chase us?

No. There are no live actors, and nothing chases or follows you. Every scare comes from the set, the lighting, the sound and the story, never from a person in the room with you.

Will anything touch or grab us?

No. It is a hands-off experience. Nothing in the room makes contact with you, and you never need to touch anything you would rather not.

Can we leave if it gets too much?

Anytime. You are never locked in, the door stays unlocked, and you can step out whenever you like. Your games master watches the whole game and can pause or step in within seconds.

I get claustrophobic. Will I feel trapped?

No. You are never locked in and the exit is always available, so you can step out the moment you want to. If you would rather skip the horror, The Nine-Nine at Hawthorn is a brighter, all-ages room.

Is it suitable for first-timers?

Yes. It is a solid challenge, but no experience is needed and your games master gives hints to keep every team moving.

What is the minimum age?

It is best suited to teens and up. Under-16s are welcome with a participating adult in the room.

How many players do we need?

Two to six. Larger groups can split across rooms at Hawthorn and race head to head.

Getting here & what's nearby

606 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122. We are on the corner of Glenferrie and Oxley.
150 metres from Glenferrie Station, with Tram 16 stopping at our door (Stop 72). There is free two-hour parking just off Oxley Road.
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Glenferrie Road cafes and restaurants are right nearby, with free two-hour parking just off Oxley Road. Questions? Email hawthorn@rushescapegame.com.au or call 03 8590 9729.

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