Escape room 10+

Zodiac Heist

Name: Zodiac Heist
Brand: Trapt Bar & Escape Rooms
Rating: 4.95 (1 reviews)

4.95

2 - 5 people60 minutesMedium

Race against time to outsmart the elusive Zodiac Thief before the next heist. As clues lead you to an old mine, danger looms when the lift halts, trapping you in the depths. Can you solve the cryptic puzzles and catch the cunning mastermind, or will the thief ever remain a step ahead?

BeginnersWith children

Company Trapt Bar & Escape Rooms

Medium

Not scary

Without actorsActors

EnglishGame language

About the escape room

Beat the Zodiac Thief at their own game before they strike again. A thief has been breaking into vaults across Melbourne. Due to the letters and cryptograms they leave at the crime scene, he or she has been dubbed the Zodiac Thief. As detectives you follow the clues to an abandoned mine. However, as you descend the mine shaft the lift shuts down. Can you beat the Zodiac Thief at their own game or will the thief strike again?

Brief assessment

Navigator AI

Zodiac Heist is a puzzle-heavy caper with lots to do and a chill, non-scary vibe—great if you love teamwork and steady aha-moments. Go for the challenges and cooperative flow, not a deep story or flashy set pieces.

4.95

1 review

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Location

Paid and Free Parking

Wifi

Wardrobe

AI Overview

AIFeedback skews mid-positive: decent variety of puzzles and a workable flow, but a thin, sometimes confusing narrative. Difficulty sits around mid-tier with plenty of content that can swamp beginners. Several mention red herrings, aging decor, and occasional tech or reset hiccups; staff are generally warm and helpful. Overall, it’s fun for groups who value puzzles over immersion.

WeaknessesSet pieces feel worn and the mine tie-in is odd, with a story that rarely lands. A few broken triggers and reset mistakes killed momentum for some teams. Red herrings and out-of-order elements can muddy progress.

StrengthsPlenty of tasks to share around and some satisfying solves that get everyone involved. Flow is mostly straightforward, and hosts are friendly and quick with hints.

SecurityStandard briefing and low physical demands beyond basic searching. Reported glitches and a missed reset hurt immersion but didn’t sound unsafe.

Level of fearNot scary at all—more adventure than horror. Family-friendly, though there may be dim spaces and mild tension.

Actors' gameNo live actors noted; interaction is via cameras and hinting. Staff get praise for being lovely and supportive, with a few mentions of operational oversights.

Quality of riddlesA broad mix of searching, patterning, and logic, with a couple clever reveals. Some solutions feel opaque or derailed by broken tech, and a few red herrings show up. Overall fair, but expect occasional friction.

PlotYou chase the Zodiac Thief into a mine, but the narrative is light and sometimes unclear. Go in for the puzzles; the story and theme connection are secondary.

Difficulty levelMid-range with lots to work through; ideal for teams with some experience. Beginners may need hints to keep pace.

Reviews

tom_in_melb

Beginner

Classic heist vibes with a mine twist. Flow was smooth overall, a couple of red herrings tripped us up, and the set’s a bit scuffed, but the solves felt satisfying.

31.12.2025