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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!
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Overwhelmingly positive
Gameplay
Overwhelmingly positive
Atmosphere
Overwhelmingly positive
Customer service
Overwhelmingly positive
6 escape rooms
this was difficult, but so much fun! really cool rooms and puzzles. i wasn’t in love with pre-recorded video and the actors in them, i found myself not wanting to watch and focus on finding clues.
57 escape rooms
Easily one of my top 2 rooms ever. Incredible theming and design. Puzzles were so cool and fun. 100/10 recommend this room!
33 escape rooms
Really cool room but might have been a little overhyped for me. I also played The Nest first which, design wise, is far and away one of the most impressive rooms I’ve done. That’s not to say Lab Rat isn’t cool but it’s not quite as impressive. Great puzzles (if you don’t accidentally break anything) that are really unique and challenging without feeling arbitrary. Our game master was also really great and super helpful when one of our friends couldn’t make it. Really looking forward to seeing what Hatch Escapes cooks up next!
5 escape rooms
One of my most favorite rooms that I have ever done! The set was super immersive, the puzzles were intuitive yet creative and flowed with the story very well. Every moment felt high with adrenaline and so many wow factors and “Aha!” Moments :) thank you to Eliran, the GM for making our experience amazing also!
41 escape rooms
Fantastic room that has aged incredibly well. If you live in LA, love escape rooms and haven’t done this.. go now! Very intuitive design and nonstop adrenaline leading to a really fun group experience.
59 escape rooms
You're a human living in a different world. One that really changes your perspective. The room was innovative and full of things to look at. I only wish I had more time to really look at the all the punny things they have and the little easter egg references they make throughout this room. Truly well thought out and designed. Would recommend for beginners and experienced folks alike. 4 seems to be a good number for this room. There's so much to do and so much to look forward to. But not everything is as it seems., look high, look low, and listen to all the messages as they will help you earn your freedom.
58 escape rooms
In Lab Rats, we found ourselves taking on the role of test subjects, tasked with solving a series of scientific challenges to escape. The storyline provides an excellent foundation for a science-themed escape room, creating a sense of playfulness and urgency. The puzzles and challenges in Lab Rats are the heart and soul of the experience. With the exception of one puzzle, which slowed down our momentum, the experience was cohesive and immersive. There was complexity and variety. Sometimes, you get a high-tech prop. Other times, the puzzle requires communication. Without revealing too much, there is a creative use of water that I haven't seen anywhere else. Our game master did not have to do too much, but when they did, they guided us without revealing too much and allowed us the right amount of challenge. The set design makes or breaks experiences for me and I really like the set design and the videos created for this story. Be careful walking down some of the hallways though. I was not looking at where I was going and ended up bumping into a couple of walls - like a true lab rat. Parking is on the street. We came on a day that was not too busy, and we did not have too much trouble. As always, plan accordingly!
250 escape rooms
Super cute room with medium difficulty puzzles, good teamwork elements and a fun story
18 escape rooms
Pros: Cool story and theme. Puzzles were a good balance of challenging and fun. Room and story felt very immersive. GM was great with help while not ruining or taking us out of the immersiveness of the game. Good for groups ranging from 4-6. Parking was easy. No parking lot just street parking. Cons: Nothing
“Nothing felt impossible within the walls of Lab Rat.“
“This room is more than escaping, it’s about savouring the experience“
“This room is one of our favorites. From the variety of puzzles and the amount of things to do ...“
“Lab Rat phenomenally blends multimedia storytelling into an escape room experience...“
“A must-play. It’s worth traveling far to test your human intelligence in this lab.“