What share of teams survive Dracula’s crypt?
43% of the 1,285 teams who have entered Dracula’s crypt in Northbridge got out before the blood moon rose. That puts Dracula firmly in hard-room territory.
The crypt ledger
Who beat the blood moon
1,292 games recorded across Dracula and Van Helsing; 43% ended in an escape. Fastest escape: 31:00.
In short: Dracula’s and Van Helsing’s leaderboards are kept separately: fastest escapes, escape rates and clue counts for each room, from live Escape This game records, plus how Dracula ranks against every room at Northbridge.
Key numbers as of 25 October 2026
- Dracula (Northbridge): 1,285 games recorded and 43% escaped, 57% so far this year.
- Among the 9 rooms at Escape This Northbridge with 100 or more games, Dracula has the 5th lowest escape rate.
- Teams that beat Dracula take 54:19 and 5 clues on average.
- Van Helsing (Melbourne CBD): 7 games recorded and 57% escaped.
- Fastest escape across both rooms: 31:00, by a team of 5 at Escape This Northbridge.
Leaderboard from Escape This’s ER-OS operations system, updated 25 October 2026.
Northbridge, Perth · Lake Street
Dracula · Northbridge
28,512
players through the crypt doors
1,285
games played
43%
of teams get out before the moon
54:19
average escape time
5
clues used on average
31:00
fastest escape on record
Every room at Escape This Northbridge, lowest escape rate first
Lined up from fewest escapes to most, Dracula sits at number 5 of 9 at Escape This Northbridge.
| # | Room | Escape rate | This year | Games | Avg escape | Avg clues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cannibal | 33% | 43% | 2,186 | 55:39 | 6.6 |
| 2 | The Possession | 35% | 49% | 2,210 | 55:28 | 6.8 |
| 3 | Zombie Apocalypse | 36% | 44% | 2,354 | 48:50 | 3 |
| 4 | Buried Alive | 38% | 42% | 1,403 | 55:16 | 5.9 |
| 5 | Dracula | 43% | 57% | 1,285 | 54:19 | 5 |
| 6 | Asylum | 47% | 55% | 2,753 | 53:50 | 4 |
| 7 | Frankenstein Resurrection | 48% | 53% | 1,321 | 53:58 | 4.6 |
| 8 | The Haunting | 51% | 57% | 1,875 | 53:13 | 7 |
| 9 | Pirate Island: Northbridge | 55% | 64% | 1,543 | 52:02 | 6 |
Ranked by all-time escape rate across rooms with at least 100 recorded games. Figures from Escape This’s ER-OS operations system, updated 25 October 2026.
All-time top 10
1st place · Northbridge
A team of 5
Escaped in 31:00 with 3 clues · 6 Nov 2025
2nd place · Northbridge
A team of 6
Escaped in 32:10 with 0 clues · 16 May 2026
3rd place · Northbridge
A team of 10
Escaped in 34:08 with 1 clue · 20 Mar 2026
| # | Escape time | Time to spare | Clues | Players | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31:00 | 29:00 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2 | 32:10 | 27:50 | 0 | 6 | |
| 3 | 34:08 | 25:52 | 1 | 10 | |
| 4 | 34:29 | 25:31 | 0 | 4 | |
| 5 | 35:00 | 25:00 | 6 | 5 | |
| 6 | 36:01 | 23:59 | 1 | 7 | |
| 7 | 37:45 | 22:15 | 2 | 4 | |
| 8 | 37:50 | 22:10 | 0 | 4 | |
| 9 | 37:56 | 22:04 | 0 | 5 | |
| 10 | 38:18 | 21:42 | 0 | 6 |
This year’s fastest
| # | Escape time | Time to spare | Clues | Players | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32:10 | 27:50 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2 | 34:08 | 25:52 | 1 | 10 | |
| 3 | 34:29 | 25:31 | 0 | 4 | |
| 4 | 36:01 | 23:59 | 1 | 7 | |
| 5 | 37:45 | 22:15 | 2 | 4 | |
| 6 | 37:56 | 22:04 | 0 | 5 | |
| 7 | 38:45 | 21:15 | 1 | 4 | |
| 8 | 39:14 | 20:46 | 0 | 8 | |
| 9 | 39:36 | 20:24 | 1 | 4 | |
| 10 | 39:56 | 20:04 | 1 | 6 |
This month
| # | Escape time | Time to spare | Clues | Players | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39:14 | 20:46 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2 | 39:36 | 20:24 | 1 | 4 | |
| 3 | 40:54 | 19:06 | 1 | 6 | |
| 4 | 43:32 | 16:28 | 4 | 7 | |
| 5 | 43:38 | 16:22 | 0 | 9 | |
| 6 | 43:39 | 16:21 | 0 | 6 | |
| 7 | 50:57 | 9:03 | 1 | 4 | |
| 8 | 52:07 | 7:53 | 5 | 7 | |
| 9 | 52:09 | 7:51 | 2 | 8 | |
| 10 | 52:22 | 7:38 | 8 | 5 |
Melbourne CBD · Collins Street
Van Helsing · Melbourne CBD
63
players through the crypt doors
7
games played
57%
of teams get out before the moon
57:59
average escape time
4
clues used on average
56:33
fastest escape on record
All-time top 10
1st place · Melbourne CBD
A team of 5
Escaped in 56:33 with 4 clues · 24 Oct 2026
2nd place · Melbourne CBD
A team of 2
Escaped in 57:24 with 6 clues · 24 Oct 2026
3rd place · Melbourne CBD
A team of 2
Escaped in 58:34 with 0 clues · 23 Oct 2026
| # | Escape time | Time to spare | Clues | Players | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56:33 | 3:27 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2 | 57:24 | 2:36 | 6 | 2 | |
| 3 | 58:34 | 1:26 | 0 | 2 | |
| 4 | 59:26 | 0:34 | 6 | 3 |
This year’s fastest
| # | Escape time | Time to spare | Clues | Players | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56:33 | 3:27 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2 | 57:24 | 2:36 | 6 | 2 | |
| 3 | 58:34 | 1:26 | 0 | 2 | |
| 4 | 59:26 | 0:34 | 6 | 3 |
This month
| # | Escape time | Time to spare | Clues | Players | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56:33 | 3:27 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2 | 57:24 | 2:36 | 6 | 2 | |
| 3 | 58:34 | 1:26 | 0 | 2 | |
| 4 | 59:26 | 0:34 | 6 | 3 |
FAQ
About the records
Does any Northbridge room defeat more teams than Dracula?
A few do. Dracula has the 5th lowest escape rate of the 9 escape rooms at Escape This Northbridge with at least 100 recorded games (43%). "Hardest" here means fewest successful escapes.
Who escaped the blood moon fastest?
The quickest escape across Dracula and Van Helsing is 31:00, set in Dracula by a team of 5 at Escape This Northbridge with 3 clues and 29:00 to spare.
Has anyone beaten Van Helsing yet?
57% of the 7 recorded Van Helsing games in Melbourne have ended in an escape, with winners taking 57:59 on average. Dracula’s Perth figures are counted separately.
How many clues do teams need in Dracula?
Winning Dracula teams lean on 5 hints per game and walk out after 54:19, on average. Ask the gamesmaster for help as often as the notebook defeats you.
How do we get on the Dracula leaderboard?
Escape. Dracula’s leaderboard ranks successful teams by time, with fewer clues breaking ties, and the board refreshes from Escape This’s game records. Van Helsing’s results are ranked on the same page under Melbourne.
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