Leave the suitcase at home and get ready to check-in for a playcation to remember. Funlab is bringing its wildly popular Hijinx Hotel to Melbourne’s CBD for the very first time, with doors opening at QV Melbourne this Friday.
This bold new entertainment destination throws out the rulebook on what a “hotel” should be, combining immersive quick-play challenge rooms, all-new games and over-the-top cocktails, alongside a splash of nostalgia courtesy of Archie Brothers, a circus-themed arcade-meets-cocktail-bar packed with arcade games and quirky fun. The venues are coming together under one roof and the result is a double-dose of fun like Melbourne has never seen before.
Hijinx Hotel invites guests to “play, not stay” as they swipe their key to a series of immersive game rooms cleverly disguised as hotel rooms. But don’t be fooled by the concierge desk. There are no beds here, just ball pits, bold colours, brain-teasing challenges and a whole lot of laughter. Two to six players complete a course of five challenge rooms at four minutes per room and with a total of 10 quirky and playful rooms, this multi-sensory playground delivers mind-bending puzzles, WOW-worthy cocktails and an atmosphere charged with unfiltered fun.
The Hijinx Hotel QV launch also brings brand-new game experiences exclusive to this venue. Guests can channel their inner art thief with a never-seen-before immersive, fast-paced challenge room where precision, teamwork and quick thinking are your best friends. Also debuting is a mega light-up floor grid; a high-energy, interactive game that lights up as you move, ideal for dancing, dodging, or just showing off your reflexes. These additions dial up the chaos and creativity, cementing Hijinx Hotel as the city’s go-to destination for next-level play.
“The excitement building around Hijinx Hotel and Archie Brothers at QV Melbourne has been incredible,” said Michael Schreiber, CEO of Funlab. “We set out to create a destination that brings pure joy to Melbourne’s social scene and the response so far tells us people are ready to escape the everyday and dive into something unforgettable. What excites us most is how this venue is set to bring everyone together, from couples and friends to full corporate teams looking to shake up their next event. We’ve built a space where play leads the way and memories are made from the moment you arrive.”
