Restricted to Ages 18+ | By Appointment Only | 0.00 Alcohol Limit
Escape Room Geelong - The Mad Scientist® and Logo are registered Trade Marks of Escape Room Games Pty Ltd 2016
We Are On A Mid-Year Break
We will resume selling online bookings on 1 July 2022.
We will respond to enquiries on and after 1 July 2022.
Existing bookings will be honored.
We will respond to enquiries on and after 1 July 2022.
Existing bookings will be honored.
Our Safety Commitment
- Always Available Emergency Exit
- Operator always on hand, in contact and immediately available
- All Staff are Experienced + Emergency Trained + First Aid Qualified (HTL003/011)
- Safety Conscious Design: Well Lit, No Dangerous Goods, No Confined Spaces, No Electrical Hazards or Trip Hazards
- Safety Briefing at the Start of every Experience
- Clearly Marked Yellow & Black Safety Signs Isolating and Identifying any Hazards
- COVID Safe - Hand Sanitizer & Inter-Booking Cleaning & vaccinated staff
Escape Room Geelong - The Mad Scientist ® Trailer
The Challenge
What is it?
An escape room is a themed interactive adventure designed to test your problem solving skills and teamwork.
How does it work?
You have just 45 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles and progress from stage-to-stage until you escape.
Who is it for?
Suitable for families, friends, couples, work groups, clubs, special occasions and more.
Where is it?
'Escape Room Geelong - The Mad Scientist' opened on 3 December 2015 in Belmont and has had over 15,000+ visitors from local, interstate and international destinations.
An escape room is a themed interactive adventure designed to test your problem solving skills and teamwork.
How does it work?
You have just 45 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles and progress from stage-to-stage until you escape.
Who is it for?
Suitable for families, friends, couples, work groups, clubs, special occasions and more.
Where is it?
'Escape Room Geelong - The Mad Scientist' opened on 3 December 2015 in Belmont and has had over 15,000+ visitors from local, interstate and international destinations.
Safe. Fun. Entertaining.
Never Locked In
Not Claustrophobic
Heated Rooms
Registered and Insured
Not Claustrophobic
Heated Rooms
Registered and Insured
Session Times
(By Appointment Only)
Sunday to Thursday
CLOSED
Friday & Saturday
11.30am; 1.00pm; 2.30pm; 4.00pm; 5.30pm; 7.00pm;
Sunday to Thursday
CLOSED
Friday & Saturday
11.30am; 1.00pm; 2.30pm; 4.00pm; 5.30pm; 7.00pm;
Prices
Updated on 12 Nov 2021
Four Persons | $45 each
Three Persons | $47 each
Two Persons | $49 each
Three Persons | $47 each
Two Persons | $49 each
Runtime
45 - 60 minutes
Reviews
In the Media
Geelong Advertiser, 22 January 2016
Health and Safety Advice
SAFETY
This activity is modified slightly for people with a serious injury, epilepsy, heart condition or who are pregnant.
ALLERGY INFO
Of note: This activity contains everyday items such as citric juice, food dyes, starch and tonic water.
This activity is modified slightly for people with a serious injury, epilepsy, heart condition or who are pregnant.
ALLERGY INFO
Of note: This activity contains everyday items such as citric juice, food dyes, starch and tonic water.
Other Escape Rooms in Geelong
FAQ
Are Face masks or check-in required?
No.
Is there an Age Limit?
Yes - ages 18 or older and there are no exceptions.
Will we need ID?
For proof of age (those who appear under 25 years old) Staff will refuse entry if you do not have photo ID which shows your age (eg Drivers Licence).
What if we are under 18? Do We Need Photo ID?
Persons under 18 cannot partake in this activity and there are no exceptions.
If you arrive with a person under 18 your entire booking is cancelled (we don't leave under 18 persons alone out the front) and no refunds are given.
Bring Photo Age ID (eg Drivers Licence) if you appear under the age of 25.
Staff are entitled to refuse entry to anyone who appears underage and cannot provide photo ID.
Can we buy tickets via other sites (eg Eventbrite or TryBooking)?
No. We only sell bookings via our own site.
We welcome reports of unauthorized ticket sales via our contact us page.
Do we sell Vouchers?
No.
Who is it meant for?
All demographics. We have had the pleasure of entertaining:
Is there an age limit?
Yes. All persons must be aged 18 or over. No exceptions.
Are there Toilets?
No.
Nearest available restroom is one minute away
(open in Maps)
Do we or the staff have to role play?
No.
Is there any blood and gore?
We're all about good clean fun and tasteful design. You won't find anything grotesque or unsettling.
Are we really locked inside?
You are never truly locked inside and you can walk out at any time.
Adding extra people before you arrive
If you notify in writing by email or web submission us 30 minutes or more before your booking we can add extra persons.
Adding extra people at-the-door on the day
Your booking will be delayed by 5-15 minutes if you turn up with extra persons on the day without notifying us.
Your operator will email you an invoice which you can pay online (via your smart phone).
The door price is $49 per person you wish to add.
Please note: We do not accept cash on the day & we do not have payment facilities.
Do you take cash?
No, all our reservations and payments are online by PayPal, Credit or Debit Card or Bank Transfer.
Do you do special requests?
Yes, just contact us in advance to arrange (eg hidden present/message).
Is it hot and stuffy?
No. The rooms are air conditioned/heated to maintain a comfortable temperature.
I'm Claustrophobic: Is it okay?
Sure. There are no tunnels, booths or tight corridors.
This escape room is one of the largest in Victoria.
Attending as just a pair will also help.
Are we in the dark a lot?
No, there are no torches and all the stages are well lit.
You also have control of the light switches.
Will it be safe?
Yes - we take safety seriously.
Will we be grouped with others?
No. Your booking reserves the whole room for you and your team.
Can I transfer my booking to others?
No, bookings are non-transferable.
You may change the people attending as long as the original person who booked remains.
Can I Cancel or Reschedule?
Yes but only with seven days notice or more and you will receive a full refund or new appointment.
Bookings cancelled with less than seven days notice receive no refund and no reschedule unless at the discretion of management.
Do you sell Vouchers?
No, but we are still accepting voucher redemptions.
No.
Is there an Age Limit?
Yes - ages 18 or older and there are no exceptions.
Will we need ID?
For proof of age (those who appear under 25 years old) Staff will refuse entry if you do not have photo ID which shows your age (eg Drivers Licence).
What if we are under 18? Do We Need Photo ID?
Persons under 18 cannot partake in this activity and there are no exceptions.
If you arrive with a person under 18 your entire booking is cancelled (we don't leave under 18 persons alone out the front) and no refunds are given.
Bring Photo Age ID (eg Drivers Licence) if you appear under the age of 25.
Staff are entitled to refuse entry to anyone who appears underage and cannot provide photo ID.
Can we buy tickets via other sites (eg Eventbrite or TryBooking)?
No. We only sell bookings via our own site.
We welcome reports of unauthorized ticket sales via our contact us page.
Do we sell Vouchers?
No.
Who is it meant for?
All demographics. We have had the pleasure of entertaining:
- Friends;
- Couples;
- Business / Work Groups (Team building);
- End of year staff party / work functions (see: Work Functions)
- Sporting Groups; and
- Visitors and tourists.
Is there an age limit?
Yes. All persons must be aged 18 or over. No exceptions.
Are there Toilets?
No.
Nearest available restroom is one minute away
(open in Maps)
Do we or the staff have to role play?
No.
Is there any blood and gore?
We're all about good clean fun and tasteful design. You won't find anything grotesque or unsettling.
Are we really locked inside?
You are never truly locked inside and you can walk out at any time.
Adding extra people before you arrive
If you notify in writing by email or web submission us 30 minutes or more before your booking we can add extra persons.
Adding extra people at-the-door on the day
Your booking will be delayed by 5-15 minutes if you turn up with extra persons on the day without notifying us.
Your operator will email you an invoice which you can pay online (via your smart phone).
The door price is $49 per person you wish to add.
Please note: We do not accept cash on the day & we do not have payment facilities.
Do you take cash?
No, all our reservations and payments are online by PayPal, Credit or Debit Card or Bank Transfer.
Do you do special requests?
Yes, just contact us in advance to arrange (eg hidden present/message).
Is it hot and stuffy?
No. The rooms are air conditioned/heated to maintain a comfortable temperature.
I'm Claustrophobic: Is it okay?
Sure. There are no tunnels, booths or tight corridors.
This escape room is one of the largest in Victoria.
Attending as just a pair will also help.
Are we in the dark a lot?
No, there are no torches and all the stages are well lit.
You also have control of the light switches.
Will it be safe?
Yes - we take safety seriously.
Will we be grouped with others?
No. Your booking reserves the whole room for you and your team.
Can I transfer my booking to others?
No, bookings are non-transferable.
You may change the people attending as long as the original person who booked remains.
Can I Cancel or Reschedule?
Yes but only with seven days notice or more and you will receive a full refund or new appointment.
Bookings cancelled with less than seven days notice receive no refund and no reschedule unless at the discretion of management.
Do you sell Vouchers?
No, but we are still accepting voucher redemptions.
Parking
There are three off-street car parks and one on-street car park.
There are three off-street car parks and one on-street car park.
How long does the Experience take?
Each experience usually takes around one hour.
Arrival
You should arrive 5-10 minutes early but no earlier than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled start time.
Loss of Booking (Late Arrival)
If no one from the group is present 15 minutes after start time staff will lock the door and the booking is forfeit with no refunds given.
Loss of Booking (Persons under 18 years of age)
If a group contains persons under 18 the entire booking is forfeit with no refund.
We do not permit persons under 18 to wait locked outside alone.
Loss of Booking (0.00 Alcohol)
Members of your group who have consumed alcohol will be excluded.
If all members have consumed alcohol the booking will be forfeit with no refund.
The alcohol limit is 0.00 (nothing to drink).
What if we get stuck on a puzzle?
If you get stuck you may ask for a clue via a radio (we don't assist unless asked).
How will you know where we are?
CCTV surveillance is used to monitor your safety and progress.
Can we take photos?
No. Pictures and recordings are not permitted.
Does the experience require any skill or general knowledge?
The puzzles are intuitive and do not require any technological, academic or physical expertise.
We do recommend bringing reading glasses if you have them.
What do we wear?
You won't be crawling, jumping or running but you will be active.
We recommend wearing normal casual wear.
Please avoid wearing high heels if possible.
Is there secure storage?
Yes - your items can be stored securely inside the escape room with you at all times.
Can we bring food and drink?
Food and drink is not permitted within the escape room. Bottled water is ok.
Medical information
Anyone who has an injury, heart condition or is pregnant must let the operator know prior to commencement.
Is there Wheelchair access?
No, we apologise for failing to incorporate wheelchair access into our design and will look to do so in future rooms.
Smoking not permitted
The entire property is a smoke-free zone.
Alcohol
We have a 0.00 BAC requirement.
Anyone suspected of having consumed alcohol will be refused entry.
Will we receive a confirmation email?
Yes. All the essential information will be sent to you upon confirmation of your booking.
NOTE: Don't forget to check your junk mail if the email does not appear in your inbox.
I didn't receive a confirmation email
Sometimes an auto correct or typo error will mean we receive an email address that does not work.
If you have not received a confirmation email please contact us.
Problems? Questions?
You can contact us at escape@geelongescaperoom.com.au.
Do we hand out Donations to Clubs or Charities?
In place of donations we offer the opportunity for you to host a fundraiser event with us, for which we donate a portion of the proceeds back to you. To find out more click here.
Do you allow on-selling?
No. On-selling is where another service provider uses our service as part of their own service.
Examples: A Mystery Picnic Adventure that offers a food hamper + our experience + movie tickets all sold as one package; or an NDIS service provider booking for a client or group of clients.
Examples that are not on-selling: Team Building, Club or work functions, etc.
I run an event business. Can I bundle your escape room experience into a package deal?
No. Unauthorized sale of our event as part of a package deal will result in legal action for the entire value of any package deals sold (not just our ticket price) in addition to refusal of entry without refund.
Each experience usually takes around one hour.
Arrival
You should arrive 5-10 minutes early but no earlier than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled start time.
Loss of Booking (Late Arrival)
If no one from the group is present 15 minutes after start time staff will lock the door and the booking is forfeit with no refunds given.
Loss of Booking (Persons under 18 years of age)
If a group contains persons under 18 the entire booking is forfeit with no refund.
We do not permit persons under 18 to wait locked outside alone.
Loss of Booking (0.00 Alcohol)
Members of your group who have consumed alcohol will be excluded.
If all members have consumed alcohol the booking will be forfeit with no refund.
The alcohol limit is 0.00 (nothing to drink).
What if we get stuck on a puzzle?
If you get stuck you may ask for a clue via a radio (we don't assist unless asked).
How will you know where we are?
CCTV surveillance is used to monitor your safety and progress.
Can we take photos?
No. Pictures and recordings are not permitted.
Does the experience require any skill or general knowledge?
The puzzles are intuitive and do not require any technological, academic or physical expertise.
We do recommend bringing reading glasses if you have them.
What do we wear?
You won't be crawling, jumping or running but you will be active.
We recommend wearing normal casual wear.
Please avoid wearing high heels if possible.
Is there secure storage?
Yes - your items can be stored securely inside the escape room with you at all times.
Can we bring food and drink?
Food and drink is not permitted within the escape room. Bottled water is ok.
Medical information
Anyone who has an injury, heart condition or is pregnant must let the operator know prior to commencement.
Is there Wheelchair access?
No, we apologise for failing to incorporate wheelchair access into our design and will look to do so in future rooms.
Smoking not permitted
The entire property is a smoke-free zone.
Alcohol
We have a 0.00 BAC requirement.
Anyone suspected of having consumed alcohol will be refused entry.
Will we receive a confirmation email?
Yes. All the essential information will be sent to you upon confirmation of your booking.
NOTE: Don't forget to check your junk mail if the email does not appear in your inbox.
I didn't receive a confirmation email
Sometimes an auto correct or typo error will mean we receive an email address that does not work.
If you have not received a confirmation email please contact us.
Problems? Questions?
You can contact us at escape@geelongescaperoom.com.au.
Do we hand out Donations to Clubs or Charities?
In place of donations we offer the opportunity for you to host a fundraiser event with us, for which we donate a portion of the proceeds back to you. To find out more click here.
Do you allow on-selling?
No. On-selling is where another service provider uses our service as part of their own service.
Examples: A Mystery Picnic Adventure that offers a food hamper + our experience + movie tickets all sold as one package; or an NDIS service provider booking for a client or group of clients.
Examples that are not on-selling: Team Building, Club or work functions, etc.
I run an event business. Can I bundle your escape room experience into a package deal?
No. Unauthorized sale of our event as part of a package deal will result in legal action for the entire value of any package deals sold (not just our ticket price) in addition to refusal of entry without refund.
Location
Our location
Escape Room Geelong - The Mad Scientist® is located at 9 Queen Street Belmont Victoria.
No Toilets
There are no restroom facilities available on site.
Nearest Restrooms
Belmont Library - One minute drive away.
(map link)
By Appointment Only
We are unable to receive people at our doors without a booking (this includes those people with enquiries or wanting to book). Only those with a booking will be received.
Pets / Smoking
The entire property is a no-pets and smoke-free zone.
Is the escape room within a residence?
Many businesses such as medical clinics, hair dresser and accountants operate with a residence attached at the rear of the venue and Escape Room Geelong - The Mad Scientist® is the same.
The entrance to the Escape Room is at the front of the venue so you will not pass through, hear or see the residence at any stage.
Is it legitimate?
Yes. Much time and care has been taken to ensure the Escape Room is professional, safe and compliant.
We are:
Registered and insured
Council approved via planning information request.
The product of a three month construction process.
Opened 3 Dec 2015.
Can we get in touch?
You can contact us by email at escape@geelongescaperoom.com.au
Escape Room Geelong - The Mad Scientist® is located at 9 Queen Street Belmont Victoria.
No Toilets
There are no restroom facilities available on site.
Nearest Restrooms
Belmont Library - One minute drive away.
(map link)
By Appointment Only
We are unable to receive people at our doors without a booking (this includes those people with enquiries or wanting to book). Only those with a booking will be received.
Pets / Smoking
The entire property is a no-pets and smoke-free zone.
Is the escape room within a residence?
Many businesses such as medical clinics, hair dresser and accountants operate with a residence attached at the rear of the venue and Escape Room Geelong - The Mad Scientist® is the same.
The entrance to the Escape Room is at the front of the venue so you will not pass through, hear or see the residence at any stage.
Is it legitimate?
Yes. Much time and care has been taken to ensure the Escape Room is professional, safe and compliant.
We are:
Registered and insured
Council approved via planning information request.
The product of a three month construction process.
Opened 3 Dec 2015.
Can we get in touch?
You can contact us by email at escape@geelongescaperoom.com.au
Acknowledgement of Country
We wish to acknowledge the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin nations, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are gathered today. We pay our respects to the local people for allowing us to have our gathering on their land and to their Elders: past, present and future.
To find out about adding an Acknowledgement of Country to your organization click the link.
To find out about adding an Acknowledgement of Country to your organization click the link.
Best wishes on your Escape Adventures.
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