Lab Rat takes place in a laboratory where giant rats are doing odd experiments on human beings, specifically you! The somewhat unhinged Ratkenstein, a doctoral student in the field of human intelligence (or, in his estimation, the lack thereof), has tasked you with completing a series of tests and puzzles. If you succeed, he can finally write his dissertation. If you fail, he’s going to put you and your friends in the old test-subject chipper (like a wood chipper, but for test subjects!). You’ll have one hour to complete the tests and attempt to get out of the laboratory for good, before Ratkenstein turns you into mulch!
- 4-12
- 60 mins
- Medium
Awards
- Best of Morty (2022) - Morty's Finest
- #63 - Top Rooms (2022) - TERPECA
- #45 - Top Rooms (2021) - TERPECA
- Silver - Best Story (2021) - Keys To Greatness
- Silver - Best Story (2020) - Keys To Greatness
- #1 - Best Escape Rooms in Los Angeles (2020) - Best Escape Rooms
- #21 - Top Rooms (2020) - TERPECA
- #12 - Top Rooms (2019) - TERPECA
- #12 - Top Rooms (2019) - TERPECA
- Gold - Best Story (2019) - Keys To Greatness
- #8 - Top Rooms (2018) - TERPECA
- Golden Lock Winners (2018) - Golden Lock Awards
- Most Creative (2018) - Achievement Unlocked
All Ratings (470)
Overwhelmingly Positive
Story
Very Positive
Puzzles
Overwhelmingly Positive
Atmosphere
Overwhelmingly Positive
Customer Service
Very Positive
Reviews
ChefUltemo
26 games played
Definitely would recommend for the quirky production value, I’d say this room was a little harder than what my group is used to but we really enjoyed it.
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Spooky
Reviewed Feb 5, 2023 | Played Feb 5, 2023
AliceMerlin
60 games played
One of our faves!
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Reviewed Jan 30, 2023 | Played Mar 23, 2019
tomeraider
17 games played
The theming and immersion was so well thought out. We struggled and need hints from or GM. The entire experience was still lovely. Many of the puzzles were super unique
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Reviewed Jan 29, 2023 | Played Jan 29, 2023
borby
46 games played
Loved this room. Very high quality production with lots of twists and turns. Puzzles were on the easier side, but at least there was some novelty to them. I wish that the gamemaster did not give us any hints. They interfered at least 2 or 3 times during the game.
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How Scary?
Not scary
Reviewed Jan 29, 2023 | Played Jan 29, 2023
luaiko
16 games played
All time favorite escape room. It was completely immersive and you genuinely felt like a human lab rat in a giant maze. Lots of fun mechanics and I don’t think there was a single combination lock in the whole game.
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Particularly Interesting or Different
Yes
Story
Difficulty
Hard
Game Tech
High tech
Ideal Number of Players
5
How Scary?
Not scary
Was Anything Broken?
No
Physically Active
Somewhat
Easy to Find Location
Yes
Parking
Medium
Reviewed Dec 30, 2022 | Played Dec 23, 2018
Acoalfang218
67 games played
There’s nothing like Lab Rat out there. The story is insanely creative and cheeky. The decor is just as creative. Puzzles are unique. It’s a fun time. Highly recommend!
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Particularly Interesting or Different
Yes
Reviewed Dec 7, 2022
faequeen
37 games played
A unique environment and many unique puzzles. Theme was pervasive.
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One of the most immersive games we’ve played yet. Fun and funny.
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Physically Active
Somewhat
Reviewed Nov 29, 2022
Taran42
31 games played
Probably the tightest overall experience of any escape room I’ve played. Things flowed perfectly. An excellent room for beginners.
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Live Actors
No
Reviewed Nov 29, 2022
TonyPizza
6 games played
One of my favorite rooms I’ve done all year! A lot of people are saying it is a very linear room, which I agree with, but that isn’t always a bad thing. I feel like the story was awesome, the hints weren’t too bad, and the puzzles, although some codes, added to the atmosphere. Would highly recommend this room. Also I can’t wait for the ladder!
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Physically Active
Somewhat
Reviewed Nov 28, 2022 | Played Nov 26, 2022
hayh
90 games played
We were visiting LA for a week and had heard Lab Rat was award winning and so we definitely had to squeeze in this room whilst here. The set is really fun and the room includes video along the way to keep the theme going. As a team of two we needed a few gentle nudges along the way and one big hint, reflecting back, it is unlikely we would have figured that bit out ourselves, but the room had some puzzles we’d not seen before and it’s easy to see why this room has done well. Great fun!
Reviewed Nov 27, 2022 | Played Nov 27, 2022
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