Risk-Free Bookings

We are Committed to Remaining Open

​Full Refunds Available

We support our health care workers and are committed to slowing the spread.
We are proud to have had zero reported cases of transmission among our staff and customers so far.
We maintain our full wipe-down between bookings and mask mandate are the reasons for no transmission so far.
We are also committed to remaining open and providing customers with the flexibility to deal with close-contact isolation requirements (that leave group members unable to attend at short notice).  

Groups with persons unable to attend due to Isolations
Full refunds or part refunds are available to groups who are unable to attend due to close contact isolation requirements that occur at short notice (eg household member tests positive).  

Example
A booking for Persons A B C and D has person C pull out because Person C has housemates who are COVID Positive. Persons A B and D can chose to either:
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1) Continue and get a refund for Person C and still do their booking; or
2) Cancel the whole group for a full refund. 

Subject to a Minimum four hours notice.
Example: A booking for 5.00pm must notify us at the latest by 1.00pm in order to get a full refund for full cancellation or partial cancellation. 

Valid for January and February Bookings Only
No proof is required however this offer is valid for bookings to take place in January and February only. March bookings onwards will be subject to the normal cancellation policy (no refunds without at least seven days notice).

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

Conditions of Entry

MedicareApp or MyGov Website Vaccination Certificate Required
Matching Photo ID required
​Check-in Required  
Face Mask Required

Our Safety Commitment

1. Always Available Emergency Exit
2. Operator always on hand, in contact and immediately available
3. All Staff are Experienced + Emergency Trained + First Aid Qualified (HTL003/011)
4. Safety Conscious Design: Well Lit, No Dangerous Goods, No Confined Spaces, No Electrical Hazards or Trip Hazards
5. Safety Briefing at the Start of every Experience
6. Clearly Marked Yellow & Black Safety Signs Isolating and Identifying any Hazards​
7. COVID Safe - Hand Sanitizer & Inter-Booking Cleaning
8. Facemasks required
9. All staff are double-dose vaccinated​
10. Vaccination passport required
11. Photo ID required

​Escape Room Geelong - The Mad Scientist ® Trailer

Bookings

See Available Session Times

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.

Safe. Fun. Entertainin​g.

Never Locked In

Not Claustrophobic

Heated Rooms
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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;

Prices

Updated on 12 Nov 2021

Four Persons | $45 each
Three Persons | $47 each
Two Persons | $49 each

Five Persons | Not Available (four max) 

Alternative (up to 14 persons at once)
​See Escape Room Geelong - Prison Break 

Escape Room Geelong - Prison Break

Runtime

45 - 60 minutes

Bookings

For availability, session times and to book see our online calendar.

Online Booking Calendar

GIFT VOUCHERS

Gift Vouchers are no longer sold
You may still redeem a gift voucher

Redeem A Voucher

Clubs and 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.

Get Your Fundraiser Started

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. 
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ALLERGY INFO
Of note: This activity contains everyday items such as citric juice, food dyes, starch and tonic water.

Other Escape Rooms in Geelong

Ages 18+ | By Appointment
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www.PrisonBreakGeelong.com.au

Escape Room Geelong - Prison Break

By Appointment Only

Foreshore Detective - The Murder Mystery Hunt

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FAQ

Are Face masks required?
Yes.

Can we buy tickets via other sites (eg Eventbrite or TryBooking)?
No. We only sell bookings via our own site. 

Do we sell Vouchers?
No.​

Is Check-in & a Vaccination Passport required?
Yes.

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 change the number of people attending? 
Under current restrictions the limit is two persons to maintain 1.5m distancing.

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?
Yes. With seven days notice or more and you will receive a full refund (or voucher reactivation).
Bookings cancelled with less than seven days notice receive no refund unless at the discretion of management. 

Do you sell Vouchers?
No. We are still accepting redemptions.

Parking
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. 

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?
Unrecorded 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 .00 policy for insurance purposes.
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.

Location

Our location
Escape Room Geelong - The Mad Scientist® is located at 9 Queen Street Belmont Victoria.
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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.
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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
Six years in operation

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.

Best wishes on your Escape Adventures.

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