The Haunted Lab: a science escape game for Halloween
45 minutes to midnight
It’s Halloween night in Professor Beaker’s lab: a flask of Ghost Potion has spilt all over Whiskers, and the lab cat has turned invisible! Boo, the cheeky little lab ghost, has hidden every ingredient of the antidote. Spot the arachnids, melt a frozen ice hand, read the ghost’s cards through a glass of water, brew a colour-changing potion and rebuild a skeleton: every experiment gives you a code. You have 45 minutes to make the Revealing Potion before midnight.
Ages 6 to 10 · 28 A4 pages · instant download
A real escape game, at home
- 7 envelopes that open with codes you crack using science
- The Lab Terminal, which also spots the most common mistakes
- The Antidote Spellbook, your players’ mission sheet
- 15 hint cards on 3 levels, so nobody ever gets stuck
- A grown-up’s guide with the answers, a certificate and a door poster
Key features
2 to 6 players, ages 6 to 10
5 experiments and a final potion
Step-by-step hints, never stuck
Works for a Halloween party of up to 8
How does it work?
Order
The PDF arrives straight away, by email and in your account. You can play the same evening.
Prepare
The day before, 15 minutes: the ice hand in the freezer and the red cabbage juice. On the day, 10 minutes.
Play
Dim the lights, start the 45-minute timer and save Whiskers!
A great gift for curious kids
No screens, no batteries: just a printer, a few things from the kitchen cupboard and a family ready to think like scientists.
Discover our science kits and experiments to keep the fun going all year round.
Frequently asked questions
Is it scary?
Not at all. It is Halloween the fun way: a mischievous ghost, an invisible cat and a skeleton that falls to pieces. Nothing frightening, everything is designed for 6 to 10 year olds.
What do I need?
A disposable glove, salt, sugar, white vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, washing-up liquid, a few clear glasses and a quarter of a red cabbage. Nothing to order online.
Can we play it at a Halloween party?
Yes, with up to 8 children: the guide explains how to play in pairs, one envelope each, before everyone gets together for the final potion.
How do I receive the game?
Straight after payment: the download link is in your confirmation email and in your customer account. You can download the PDF up to 5 times within 30 days.
Do I need a colour printer?
Colour is best for the colour spellbook page. The rest of the game works fine in black and white on a home printer.
Is it suitable for younger children?
The guide includes an easier version for 6 and 7 year olds (60 minutes, first hints given straight away) and a harder one for older children.
Lab protocol
What we guarantee with this order
- 01Returns accepted30 days
- 02Free deliveryover £45
- 03Tracking numberincluded
- 04Secure paymentCard, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay
- 05Any questionsby email
Carefully packed to arrive in one piece.
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