What is Earthrise One?

Earthrise One is an interactive immersive experience, or escape room. Your team of 2-6 adventurers will enter the world of Starlight Industries, a space research company. Your mission is to board their space station 'Earthrise One' and fix it – and potentially discover and solve a mystery while you're there. You and your team will need to harness your problem solving, communication, and teamwork to survive this space expedition.

How long is the experience?

You will have 1 hour on-board the space station before the shuttle returns to Earth, with or without you. Your total time on site may be up to 80 minutes including briefing and post experience chats.

What's the perfect group size?

Earthrise One has been thoughtfully designed to scale in difficulty with group sizes of 2 to 6. For maximum enjoyment however, our recommended group size is 5.

Can I add more people to my team?

Additional crew members can join for a flat fee of $60 per player, up to a maximum of 6 people per group. We can process payment on site.

Is there an age restriction?

Due to the complexity of the world and mature story elements, you must be 15 or over to experience Earthrise One without supervision. Players under 15 must have an adult with them to sign a waiver on their behalf.

What level of English proficiency is required?

The game involves reading text and listening to dialogue in English. You do not have to be fluent in English, but we recommend an IELTS band score of 6 or higher to fully enjoy the experience. (If you understand this website without assistance, you'll be fine.)

What are the physical requirements to play?

Earthrise One only requires that one member of your group is able to crawl through a short section. Other than that, the only physical barrier to play is the flight of stairs at our entrance. Sadly, the building does not accomodate wheelchair access to our floor.

Are there any content warnings?

Earthrise One is an immersive sci-fi thriller. There are mild horror elements, but it is not intended to be terrifying. During your experience you may be exposed to fog, bright flashing lights, darkness, loud noises and/or confined spaces. Please contact us if you have any queries about specific concerns.

Can I cancel or reschedule my session?

If you need to reschedule or cancel your session 48 hours or more prior to your booking time, please send us an email and we'll help arrange it for you. Unfortunately we cannot offer a refund or rescheduling less than 48 hours prior to your session time due to staffing limitations.

What if I'm running late?

Earthrise One is a live ticketed event, and as such your session will start at the time you've booked your ticket for – so please make sure you arrive on time to get the most out of your experience. If you are more than 15 minutes late, your session will be cancelled without a refund.

What should I bring and wear?

Please come wearing comfortable clothing. High heels are not permitted in space, as they may puncture the launch shuttle, causing you and your team mates to be exposed to the perils of space. You don't need to bring anything with you – just an adventurous spirit. Anything you do bring can be securely stored until you are ready to leave.

How do I get there? Is there parking?

We recommend taking public transport to the venue, as there is a huge array of options available. We are located at Level 1, 133 Church Street, Richmond. Earthrise One is right next to the 78 tram stop, or alternatively a 5 to 15 minute walk from the 75, 48, 109 and 12 tram stops, as well as West Richmond and North Richmond station. Free 2 hour street parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

RPG Escape Room Melbourne: Why Star Crew Is the Ultimate Quest for Tabletop Players

Picture this: your D&D session gets a physical game board, real-time consequences, and a starship that actually needs you. That's Star Crew, a next-generation, live-action role-playing escape room at Earthrise One Richmond that brings everything you love about tabletop RPGs into physical space. If you've ever wanted to become your character rather than just roll for them, your next campaign is waiting.

Why RPG Veterans Are Built for This

As RPG veterans, your brains are already wired to beat this game. Traditional escape rooms often rely on abstract logic puzzles that break immersion. Star Crew, however, is an RPG escape room in Melbourne built entirely on collaborative problem-solving, role-playing under pressure, and thinking creatively within character constraints.

You already know how to listen to NPC dialogue for hidden clues, manage resources, and split the party efficiently. When the alarms start blaring, your tabletop instincts don't just help you survive; they make you elite.

Choose Your Class: Character-Based Escape Room Roles

Forget generic puzzle-solving. When you step onto the CLIO, you don the uniform and embody a specific role. Earthrise One has essentially built a sci-fi party composition that mirrors classic tabletop dynamics:

Captain: The Paladin/Bard. You make the final calls, manage the party's focus, and keep the mission from derailing.
Pilot: The Rogue. Quick reflexes and high dexterity are required to steer the CLIO through dangerous space hazards using real-time flight simulation.
Engineering: The Artificer. Your job is to keep the ship running, manage critical systems, and repair damage when things inevitably go sideways.
Science: The Wizard. You analyse data, translate alien languages, and decipher the deep mysteries of the cosmos.
Tactical: The Fighter. You monitor threats, man the weapons, and make the strategic military choices when peace is no longer an option.
Intel: The Ranger/Druid. You manage incoming signals, intercept transmissions, and act as the party’s eyes and ears in the dark; you may even communicate with animals…

For optimal party dynamics, a full squad of 5-6 players lets every role shine.

Collaborative Storytelling & Immersive World-Building

What truly elevates Star Crew into an immersive role-playing escape room is the depth of the CLIO Universe. Earthrise One has crafted a detailed sci-fi setting with environmental storytelling that rivals well-crafted homebrew campaign worlds.

Instead of a linear countdown, you have 75 minutes to decode an alien distress signal inside a simulated environment with interactive characters. The story reacts to your decisions. Thanks to a branching narrative, your choices dictate the outcome. This gives Star Crew authentic campaign replayability with multiple endings, a rare feat for an escape room.

The CLIO Universe

The world-building here goes beyond set dressing. The CLIO has lore, a sci-fi setting with genuine depth, and environmental storytelling woven throughout the experience. This is a crafted universe, the kind that rewards curious players who read the details and pay attention to what the world is telling them. If you've ever built a homebrew world from scratch, you'll clock the level of care that's gone into this one.

Perfect for Your Gaming Group: Roll for Initiative in Real Life

It’s time to step away from the character sheets and physically embody your role. The CLIO is prepped, the uniform fits, and the galaxy is waiting. Gather your gaming group, head over to Earthrise One in Richmond, and roll for initiative in real life. Will your crew save the day, or will you face a total party wipe? Book your mission today and find out.

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