Mission Room Escape - The Unplayed Melody

Date: 03/08/2025

Company Name: Mission Room Escape

Room: The Unplayed Melody

Cost:  $69 Per Person(Weekend, Team of 3)

Time Allowed: 80 Minutes

Website Link: https://www.missionsydney.com/pitt-street-venue/

Location: Suite 202, 332-336 Pitt St, Fortuna House, Sydney

Best Parking: Secure Parking - 101 Goulburn St, Haymarket NSW 2000

Succeeded: Yes, with approximately 15 minutes remaining

Room Description: 

This isn’t just an old house — it’s a playground of forgotten memories.

Somewhere inside are half-finished games, curious puzzles, and strange little clues left behind by a child who once filled these rooms with imagination. Things have been left out of place. Music boxes have gone quiet. The story isn’t over… and you’re the one meant to finish it.

Step through the wardrobe. Bring the pieces back together.

And maybe — just maybe — you’ll hear the melody that was never played.

Comments:

Mission Room Escape have cooked up an absolute doozy with their newest room, The Unplayed Melody. A room that combines clever mechanical design with a genuinely touching story.

We showed up about five minutes late (classic Sydney traffic, plus a side of torrential rain for good measure), and it was clear our GM wasn’t thrilled. We were quickly reminded that being late meant losing time — fair enough, but not the warmest welcome. Thankfully, the tone softened as the experience got underway, and it didn’t take long for the room to win us over.

The Room
Like most of Mission’s games, The Unplayed Melody spans several rooms and feels generous in size. What really stood out here was how well the space was designed — every element felt intentional. The aesthetics were beautiful, nothing looked out of place, and the atmosphere was spot on.

Mission is known for its mechanical puzzles, and this room keeps that tradition alive: solve something, and expect drawers to clang open, furniture to shift, or new elements to be revealed. There were even a few well-timed jump scares that hit just right without feeling forced.

The Experience
What really elevates this room is the story. There’s a clear narrative thread running from start to finish, and it’s more emotionally driven than a lot of other escape rooms out there. It never gets in the way of the gameplay — instead, it gives every puzzle a reason to exist.

As for difficulty, I’d call it easy to medium. It’s very beginner-friendly but still layered enough to keep experienced players engaged. A good balance of accessibility and challenge.

After the Escape
We wrapped up the night with dinner at Shinara Korean BBQ Buffet nearby — all-you-can-eat goodness and sizzling hotplates. It was the perfect way to end a rainy, puzzle-filled night.

Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for an escape room that brings together clever mechanics, immersive design, and a genuinely moving story, The Unplayed Melody is absolutely worth your time — even if Sydney’s traffic tries to stop you.