In short What to expect
In teams of 2–5, take on 34 game cells, each with its own challenge for brains, skill or teamwork. Rack up as many points as you can and climb the leaderboard. Over 100,000 players have taken it on. Think your team has what it takes?
Experience highlights Take on the challenge

34 cells, 34 challenges
Every cell unlocks a new challenge. Work together to test your physical, mental and problem-solving skills as you take on 34 unique challenges.

Fun for Ages 7+
Take on a mix of physical, mental and skill-based challenges, with plenty of ways to play to your strengths. Children under 7 are not permitted in the game zone. Under-14s must be accompanied by a participating adult, at a ratio of 1 adult per 4 children.

Perfect for groups
From family outings and birthdays to bucks & hens and corporate team building, Prison Island brings everyone together for a challenge. Teams must have 2–5 players.

Endless ways to play
Choose your own path, tackle challenges in any order, and replay your favourites. With free-roaming gameplay, no two visits are ever the same!
Gallery Step inside the cells
On the day How it works

Arrive 20 minutes early
To ensure your game starts on time, please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled session for check-in.

Get Ready to Play
We'll give you a quick introduction to the game, explain the rules, and get you ready to enter the cells.

Enter the Prison
Work together to tackle as many challenges as possible before your time is up. Every point counts.

The Challenge Isn't Over
Celebrate your score, then come back to beat it. With different routes and challenges to tackle, there's always another way to play!
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Reviews Hear from people who've been there
4.4/5
based on 1768 reviews
Elijah D.
aug 2026
Had a great tume
Stephenie L.
aug 2026
So much fun. highly recommend
Meinawati M.
aug 2026
Genius
Lina H.
aug 2026
Loved it
Andrea B.
aug 2026
Absolutely a must do when you are in Melbourne. So much fun. So many laughs. Very skilled staff at the prison and I loved the secrets we had to keep. Great chicken soup. Thanks for the great night and belly laughs.
Lara H.
aug 2026
So so so fun!
Vic B
aug 2026
Good fun for wintry cold and rainy days. We'll be back to solve more challenge cells.
Beatrice R.
jul 2026
Great challenges, would definitely come back!
Fiona R.
jul 2026
Great fun and great that you could move your team to all the different rooms or repeat the room if you didn’t complete the room successfully.
Dean W.
jul 2026
Awesome
Louise H.
jul 2026
Loved it
DT
jul 2026
Great experience, kids loved it, i loved it, competitive, fun, educational, sporty, cerebral, all the things!
Wendy B.
jul 2026
Fantastic but challenging for us oldies
Svenja G.
jul 2026
This is such a fun group activity. Perfect for team bonding.
Sibonile M.
jul 2026
so much fun
User Photo Gallery Captured on the day
About the venuePrison Island Melbourne

Located on the first floor of the District Docklands mall, Prison Island Melbourne is easily accessible by tram (routes 70, 75, 86) and a short walk from Southern Cross Station. Test.
Address
440 Docklands Dr, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia, 3008
Parking
There is no parking at this venue, so we recommend using public transport.
Accessibility
Although the venue is wheelchair accessible, the layout and nature of certain challenges make the experience unsuitable for individuals with mobility impairments.
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