Frequently Asked Questions

  • Drop Bear Escapes is a family-friendly entertainment center in Pakenham offering immersive escape rooms and a free-roam virtual reality (VR) arena. We cater to kids, families, friends, and team-building groups across South East Melbourne and West Gippsland.

  • Yes! Our escape rooms are great for children when playing with adults. We also have kid-friendly VR games and party options perfect for birthdays.

  • Absolutely! Parents, teens, and kids can all play together — our experiences are designed for teamwork and fun across all ages.

  • Definitely! While we’re family-friendly, all of our escape rooms and many VR experiences are also designed for adults. All of our escape rooms feature challenging puzzles intended for adults.

    We also offer horror VR adventures and competitive team-based VR games that are ideal for friends, date nights, and corporate team-building events.

  • Each escape room session lasts about 60 minutes, excluding your briefing and debrief.

    VR sessions can be booked for 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

  • Mission Failed & The Rainforest Rescue games allow 2–6 players.

    The Lolly Shop game allows 2-8 players.

    The VR arena allows 2-5 players

    Larger groups can split across rooms or combine escape and VR sessions for parties or team events.

  • Yes! Our popular party packages include 1 hour escape room plus 1 hour in our party room, where you can choose to add a VR game, eat some cake or simply enjoy your time together. You can also bring your own cake and snacks. Many people also order pizza to be delivered at this time… It’s all up to you!

  • The prices do vary depending on how many people in your booking and which experiences you have booked. Our base prices for a normal 1-hour booking are below:

    • 2 people: $55 pp • 3-6 people: $45 pp • 7-8 people: $43 pp

    All other prices can be found in the events section of our website:

  • Factory 18 / 18 Racecourse Road, Pakenham VIC 3810 (just a short drive from the freeway).

    View on Google Maps

    Free parking is available.

  • We welcome visitors from Berwick, Narre Warren, Dandenong, Cockatoo, Beaconsfield, Officer, Warragul and all of South-East Melbourne & West Gippsland. In fact, we’ve hosted guests from all corners of the globe. If you're willing to travel here, you're welcome to attend.

  • We can sometimes accept walk-ins if there’s time available, but we recommend booking ahead. If no sessions are booked for a particular time, our doors may be closed as we’re not always on-site. We live nearby and open the venue when bookings are confirmed, so please book online or call ahead to avoid disappointment.

  • Comfortable clothes and enclosed shoes — you’ll be moving around in both the VR arena and escape rooms.

  • Our escape rooms are definitely not scary — they’re family-friendly and suitable for kids and adults alike. However, some automated sequences may startle our youngest players. Our VR arena does offer a few scary games for teams who dare to play them, but most VR experiences are fun and suitable for all ages.

  • Our contact us page has more info, but you can call us at 03 7009 8478 or use our email dropbearescapes@gmail.com .

    We’re happy to help you plan your next adventure!

Virtual Reality FAQs

Have questions about our VR escape rooms & games? Here’s everything you need to know before your adventure — from age suitability and group sizes to what to wear and how scary it might be.

  • Unlike normal VR setups, you can walk around wirelessly in a large arena. Your whole team moves freely in a shared virtual world with no cables.

  • We offer a variety of VR experiences to suit different tastes and skill levels:

    • Escape Room style: Solve puzzles and complete challenges as a team in immersive virtual environments.

    • Arcade style: Fast-paced, fun, and competitive games where you can test your reflexes and skills.

    • Adventure style: Explore virtual worlds, take on quests, and enjoy story-driven experiences that are perfect for groups or families.

    All our VR games are designed to be intuitive, fun, and suitable for teens, adults, and most families.

  • VR escape rooms are just like traditional escape rooms, but they use the power of virtual reality to create new challenges! You’ll escape tricky traps and work together to accomplish feats that aren’t possible in the real world.

  • Our VR arena does offer a few scary games for teams who dare to play them, but most VR experiences are fun and suitable for all ages.

  • VR escape rooms are recommended for ages 12 and up. Younger children can also play if accompanied by parents. They’re perfect for families, teens, and friends looking for a fun team experience.

    VR adventure games & VR arcade-style games all vary in their age suitability. (generally, 8+) Contact us for more info!

  • Most escape room challenges are puzzle-based and designed to encourage players to take different roles. Even if you think you’re not good at one task, your team will need everyone to succeed!

    Adventure and Arcade-style all vary in their suitability for a particular group.

  • A small number of people may experience discomfort, but our VR escape rooms are designed to minimise VR sickness by syncing in-game movement with your natural movement. Even people who usually experience motion sickness can usually play without issues.

    Adventure and Arcade-style games vary in their approach to movement. Contact us if you're not sure.

  • Not at all! Our VR games are intuitive. You’ll walk naturally, reach with your hands, and use just one or two buttons to interact with objects.

  • Most glasses fit inside our VR headsets. However, very wide or large glasses may not work comfortably. If possible, wear contact lenses or avoid glasses for the best experience.

  • Comfortable shoes and clothing that allow you to move and reach freely are best. You’ll be walking and using your arms throughout the VR experience.

  • All our VR games are designed for group play. You need at least 2 players, but the more people on your team, the more fun it becomes! We have a max of 5 players at a time.

  • Yes! Our popular party packages include 2 hours of fun VR play in our VR party room, where you can also bring your own cake and snacks. Many people also order pizza to be delivered at this time… It’s all up to you!

Corporation and Work Group FAQs

Planning a team-building day in Pakenham? Drop Bear Escapes offers escape rooms and VR adventures designed for corporate groups, work teams, and staff events. Find answers here about group sizes, customised packages, and how to book your team-building experience.

  • Yes! Drop Bear Escapes offers tailored experiences for corporate team-building, work groups, and staff events. Our escape rooms and VR adventures encourage teamwork, communication, and problem-solving in a fun, engaging environment.

  • We can host small teams or large corporate groups. Depending on your booking, groups can split across multiple escape rooms or VR sessions, ensuring everyone has an active and enjoyable experience. The maximum number of people split across all of our games is 25.

  • Absolutely! We can adjust difficulty levels, mix VR and escape room sessions, and design team-building challenges to suit your goals. Contact us to discuss a package that fits your company’s needs.

  • To book a corporate or work group, visit our corporate and group bookings page or contact us directly. We recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred date and time.

School Group FAQs

Planning a school excursion in Pakenham? Drop Bear Escapes offers escape rooms and VR experiences designed for primary and secondary students. Find answers here about age suitability, group sizes, supervision, and how to book your educational adventure.

  • Yes! Drop Bear Escapes welcomes school groups, including primary, secondary, and youth organisations. Our escape rooms and VR experiences promote teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking in a fun, engaging environment. We can accommodate large groups and tailor experiences to different ages.

  • Our escape rooms and VR experiences are suitable for a wide range of ages. While designed for older groups, we can modify games. Therefor most escape rooms are ideal for grade 5 and up (ages 10+), and our VR games are recommended for 8+, though younger children can participate with adequate supervision. We can tailor activities to different age groups to ensure everyone has a fun and safe experience.

  • Yes! We encourage teachers and group leaders to participate or supervise. This helps with teamwork, ensures younger students stay safe, and makes the experience even more engaging. Staff can also get involved in the fun or observe from outside the game area.

  • Depending on your booking, groups can split across multiple escape rooms or VR sessions, ensuring everyone has an active and enjoyable experience. The maximum number of students split across all of our games is 25.

    • 6 in mission failed

    • 8 in the Lolly Shop

    • 6 in Rainforest Rescue

    • 5 in any VR Escape room

    Each room also requires 1 teacher to play along with the students (no charge).

  • To book a school group, simply visit our school-groups page or contact us directly. We recommend booking in advance, especially during term time, to secure your preferred date and time. We can also provide customised packages for larger groups or special educational programs.