Lab Rat

Not as amazing as we had been lead to believe, I think we were victims of hype for this one, very linear, and just not as spectacular as we had hoped

We were quite excited about this room and were not disappointed. The room was very well done but it is old and could used a little TLC. The first room is dark which it’s supposed to be but it makes it hard to complete some puzzles! I understand why it is rated so high.

Possibly one of the top escape rooms experiences I’ve had. My group had a great time and there were so really clever and unique moments in the game. The theming was spectacular and really unique. Very tactile, which I prefer. Although we had a bit of trouble with some of the earliest puzzles, we found our stride and breezed through the later half. Would probably not recommend for groups larger than 5, as many rooms are small and may be difficult with more people.

Went with 6 people and it was perfect. Was challenging for the more experienced players but still had wiggle room for the less experienced players to solve some puzzles. The only reason to not go is that every escape room you attend afterwards will have you wishing it was as good as lab rat.

A really neat and different take on lab rats. A large area to cover and neat elements.

We had lots of fun. A bit more of an old school mechanical room but the puzzles were all fun and we even got in a few Ah Ha! Moments when we realized something we overlooked at first. We also played their latest room The Ladder just before. If I had to only pick one I would go with The Ladder but I thoroughly enjoyed both games.

Phenomenal. One of the best times I’ve had in an escape room. Hatch’s reputation precedes itself and I was blown away by not only the set design but the sheer amount of puzzles and quality of them as well. I did it with a larger group than usual but that heightened the stakes and made solving things even more exciting. With a theme that I’ve never seen replicated and a room that spans surprisingly far into the building, Lab Rat is a must-experience room for any fan of escaping.

This was an incredibly enjoyable room. The puzzles were unique, thematic, and an appropriate level of difficulty. The set was incredible with very high production value. The GM was engaging and friendly. The only (minor) complaints were that the instructions/intro were a bit too long, and we never received a confirmation or instructions before the date of our booking. I would definitely book another experience at Hatch.

A charming room that forces a shift in perspective that feels incredibly unique. I know many people say 4 is the right amount, but we comfortably managed it with 2, so if you have a smaller group and you’re feeling wary, I say go for it. The theming was unlike any room I’ve done before, and the space felt immersive, without anything feeling extraneous. Thomas, our game guide, was a delight.