Sweethearts Ice Cream ParlourThe Cool SpaceEscape roomIRLAfter playing Seance and absolutely loving it, I walked into this room with really high expectations and it totally delivered. A lot of new escape rooms try to impress you with flashy ideas or big effects, but Sweeties is just a great escape room that doesn’t need any of that. It’s got an awesome set, really clever puzzles, and a solid story. The retro diner vibe pulls you right in and everything, puzzles, story, and setting, works together perfectly to give everyone a fun experience. I’m super excited to check out the other two rooms they’ve got coming!
SeanceThe Cool SpaceEscape roomIRLWhat an absolutely awesome room which makes full use of the space you're in. There is so much packed into such a small room and the game definitely benefits from it! Despite sitting for the majority of the game, the puzzle vary so much and you usually know what to work on since there is great feedback when you solve anything. The gamemaster we had was also extremely passionate and we stayed and chatted with him for 40 minutes after our game was done. Do yourself a favour and play this room now!
Cabin CultStrange World Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLStrange world is quite unique in Sydney, they are the only company in the city that do horror comedy rooms and that makes it stand out from a lot of places. Having done, Mrs claws I was worried that the room may have just been a rehashed version of it but The layout had been completely changed and offering a completely different experience. The room isn't that particularly scary due to the added comedy elements so I lot of players that don't do well with horror will be fine in this room. After the first scare or two, you generally expect them. The room's atmosphere was really cool and definitely felt like a random cabin in the middle of the woods. Puzzle design was great! There was a good mix of puzzles that were very different! Tanner also was a great host and very passionate about that they do and even acted out the alternative ending for us! Not sure how permanent this room since this was switched to from Mrs Claws but definitely do it if you haven't!
ExtractionThe Curium ExperienceEscape roomIRLOh boy where do I even start with this one. The building in which the escape room is located is extremely deceptive from the outside and looks like a warehouse. Once you enter though, you are greeted with a very stylised lobby and I suppose fits with the secret agent theme of their venue. The room itself was an absolutely awesome experience! There is a plethora of puzzles in each of the rooms and the room takes place over multiple stories of building. There is a great variety in the puzzles and you (mostly) know what you need to focus on. Keep in mind that they want all of their players to experience the whole room so if you only get a limited amount of time to solve as many things in the room as possible before you are ushered into the next room. Theming of the room was great with a lot of high tech puzzles involved which added to the overall immersion of the room, usually you have finnicky issues with mechanical puzzles but I don't think we encountered even one in this room. This is rated one of the best rooms in Melbourne for a reason so if you are in the city, this is a must do.
Mayhem ManorContainaphobiaEscape roomIRLA very spooky room as soon as you arrive at the venue. The gamemaster does a great job at unnerving before you are let into the room. The room itself was great as well with linear puzzles but there are a couple of things that are easy to miss if you dont fully search everything. This room does involve a lot of searching so be prepared to look everywhere for clues. The room itself isnt particularly scary but there are times where audio will try to unnerve you which seem to be quite effective with my team members. There is also such a cool ending in this room as well!
Mrs ClawsStrange World Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLThis is a awesome room with great puzzles and horror elements. Aesthetically the room is great, giving the vibe of a creepy Santa's workshop. The live actor also adds greatly to the experience since just being aware of them popping out at anytime adds an air of tension. Definitely one of the must do rooms in Sydney.
IntrudersMission Escape George StEscape roomIRLAWESOME ESCAPE ROOM. This room has a live actor and he comes out of now where a lot of the time to keep you on your toes. A lot of horror movie tropes as well making you feel like you are in a movie. YOU WILL BE CHASED. Also it is more narrative based but there is an awesome plot twist.
Mafia: The Golden RingAdventure Rooms - Melbourne (Bourke St)Escape roomIRLI really loved this room! As with most adventure rooms the set was beautifully designed with the restaurant being very realistic! There were also a large variety of abstract and challenging puzzles in this room which further elevated the experience of the room!
The SacrificeMission Escape George StEscape roomIRLThe sacrifice is a very well made room from the aesthetics, the puzzles and the live actors all perfectly combine to create a great experience. The live actors really elevate the experience and give you a sense of dread of when they are going to pop out. This is definitely one of the must do escape rooms in Sydney.
CarnivorousContainaphobiaEscape roomIRLWe flew out from Sydney for a one night trip and drove out an hour and a half to Geelong to specifically play this room after we hear it was going to be shutting down at the end of the year. Thankfully after playing the game the owner informed us that they had renewed their lease for the location. Where do I even start with this room. Never have I been so terrified in my life, even before we were at the venue, we were receiving literal death threats from the venue in the form the text messages. Two of our team members were contemplating their life decisions and sat in the car outside of the venue for 15 whole minutes discussing if they could even get out of the car. After heavy reassurance, we began out experience. There is no briefing for this game, the rules and waiver are sent via text message. The whole game is set over large plot of farmland. The scares feel so real and there were many times where I questioned if this was real and I was going to die. The puzzles are very very difficult and its designed that way since the game is not meant to be completed on the first attempt. You will need to come back if you do not complete it. There is a reason this was on the top 100 TERPECA list for 2025. Play this room.
