The Nine-Nine, Family Escape Room in Hawthorn

Family  •  Hawthorn, Melbourne  •  60 minutes  •  2 to 6 players

The story

Welcome, new recruits, to the most important event of the year: the Heist. Catch bad guys, look good doing it. Crack codes, outsmart rival squads, and retrieve the missing trophies before time runs out. Step into a world inspired by your favourite detective sitcom and pull off the mission with your squad.

At a glance

Players: 2 to 6  •  Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)  •  Time: 60 minutes Suitable for: All ages.

A light-hearted, comedic adventure. Great for families and first-timers.

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 The Nine-Nine 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?

The Nine-Nine is one of our most popular rooms for kids' birthdays and family days out. 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 The Nine-Nine suitable for young kids?

Yes. The Nine-Nine is an all-ages, family-friendly room with no horror or scares. Younger children are welcome with a participating adult, and the puzzles are designed so the whole family can join in.

Will it scare my kids?

No. There are no live actors, no scares and nothing that chases or grabs you. It is a light-hearted, comedic police-precinct caper, built to be fun rather than frightening.

Is it still fun for the adults?

Definitely. The puzzles have enough depth to keep grown-ups engaged, so it works just as well for a team or a group of friends as it does for families.

Is it good for a birthday party?

Yes, it is one of our most popular choices for birthdays. Each room holds up to 6, so larger groups split across rooms at Hawthorn and play at the same time. To hold a date, book a single player as a deposit, and see our celebrations page or email enquiries@rushescapegame.com.au for party or group pricing.

How hard is it, will we finish?

It sits at a moderate difficulty and is very achievable. Your games master gives hints whenever you need them, so most families and groups make it out with time to spare.

How many players do we need?

Two to six. Larger groups 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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