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The Laboratory
4.74
2 - 10 people60 minutesDifficult
Company Brain Games
Difficult
Not scary
Without actorsActors
EnglishGame language
About the escape room
You find yourself trapped in a strange Laboratory belonging to the mad scientist Dr Crowl. As you search the room, you quickly notice a bomb and a timer counting down. You also see several peculiar objects. Some you recognize, like the 3D printer pen, the burning laser or the vat of slime. Others you have no idea. They must be the key to survival, but can you figure it out in time?
AI
Brief assessment
Navigator AIGo if you crave a puzzle sprint. The Laboratory dials up a huge, adaptive mix of clever lock‑and‑key challenges where the faster you go, the more you get.
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AI Overview
AIMost players highlight a classic, low‑tech lab with multiple parallel puzzle tracks that scale to your team’s size and pace. The task board makes progression crystal clear, and variety is strong with a few standout, never‑seen twists. Theme and set are simple compared to the puzzle depth. Staff and GMs get a lot of love for attentive, playful support, though a rare prop hiccup and a lighting confusion were noted.
WeaknessesImmersion is light and the room leans very locky and old‑school. A couple puzzles feel more like fiddly tasks, and there was an isolated report of a missing item and some lighting ambiguity. You might not see every puzzle in one visit, which can bug completionists.
StrengthsA ton of varied, fair puzzles that encourage splitting up and staying busy. Difficulty scales smoothly and even enables bonus tracks, which makes it replayable and great for different skill levels. GMs often elevate the run with smart timing and in‑character touches.
SecurityBriefings are clear and the gameplay is straightforward; nothing suggests rough physicality. One person felt the outside location wasn’t ideal, while others found parking easy—inside the room felt safe.
Level of fearNot scary at all and family‑friendly. Expect energetic lab chaos, not horror.
Actors' gameGMs get frequent shout‑outs for being proactive, funny, and adaptive, sometimes jumping in with character bits or adding tracks on the fly. One review mentioned a missed prop and slow notice at the end, but that was an outlier.
Quality of riddlesHigh volume, mostly fair logic with clear sequencing via a visible track board. Styles range from classic locks to tactile gadgets, with several unique mechanisms and a couple divisive tasks. Up to six tracks and around 31 total puzzles keep enthusiasts engaged.
PlotLight mad‑scientist framing with a bomb countdown sets the stakes. The story supports the stations; the puzzles are the star.
Difficulty levelAdjustable from beginner‑friendly to a sweaty expert run. Duos can beat it, but four to six shines if you want to chase every track under time pressure.
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