Zombie Laboratory Escape

Enter a post-apocalyptic research facility where UV-reactive clues and scientific puzzles demand sharp observation skills. The lab setting uses neon lighting, hazmat equipment, and broken machinery to create an immersive environment. This is not a horror room - it's a challenge room with a dark aesthetic. Experience players and science-minded groups will find logical, well-designed puzzles requiring systematic thinking. Best for science fiction fans and experienced escape room players. This is a challenging activity lasting 60 minutes. Group size: 3-8. You meet at Locked In Leicester, Charles Street. Key highlights: UV-reactive clue system revealing hidden messages under special lighting, Scientific and mathematical puzzles requiring analytical thinking, Post-apocalyptic laboratory set design with functional prop equipment.

Price: £28 per person

Duration: 60 minutes

Difficulty: challenging

Group size: 3-8

Minimum age: 12+

Best for: science fiction fans and experienced escape room players

Best time: Evening and weekend slots fill quickly due to the challenging difficulty. Weekday late afternoons offer optimal atmosphere with darker exterior lighting. Best attempted when your team is alert and focused.

Meeting point: Locked In Leicester, Charles Street

Languages: English

Here is how the experience unfolds:

0-5 min Arrival and equipment briefing - Meet staff at Charles Street entrance. You'll receive UV-reactive flashlights and safety instructions for handling laboratory props.

5-10 min Immersion and initial exploration - Enter the lab environment. UV lighting activates hidden clues on walls, equipment, and documents scattered throughout the space.

10-35 min Scientific puzzle sequence one - Decode chemical formulas, identify laboratory specimens, and solve physics-based puzzles requiring observation of UV-marked details.

35-50 min Scientific puzzle sequence two and equipment activation - Use earlier solutions to unlock control panels, activate machinery, and access restricted lab sections with progressively harder puzzles.

50-58 min Final containment sequence - Solve the ultimate puzzle to shut down the facility before the zombie outbreak timeline triggers the final lock.

58-60 min Escape confirmation and debrief - Exit the lab and receive feedback on your team's problem-solving efficiency and puzzle strategy from the game master.

The whole experience takes 60 minutes. Difficulty: challenging. You meet at Locked In Leicester, Charles Street.

• UV-reactive clue system revealing hidden messages under special lighting
• Scientific and mathematical puzzles requiring analytical thinking
• Post-apocalyptic laboratory set design with functional prop equipment
• Challenging difficulty suited to experienced escape room players
• Non-linear puzzle solving allowing multiple approach strategies
• Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible due to multi-level lab layout with stairs and narrow passages. Requires ability to stand for 60 minutes and manipulate small objects. Bright UV lighting may be uncomfortable for light-sensitive individuals.

What is included: 60-minute room access, UV-reactive flashlights for each team member, All props and puzzle materials, Unlimited hint system via intercom, Game master debrief and puzzle explanations.

Not included: Photography during the experience, Personal belongings storage beyond standard lockers, Food or drinks, Professional completion photos. You will need to arrange these yourself.

What to bring: Comfortable shoes and clothing for active movement, Reading glasses if you need them, Notebooks for jotting cipher solutions (provided on request). Having these with you makes the experience smoother.

Best time to go: Evening and weekend slots fill quickly due to the challenging difficulty. Weekday late afternoons offer optimal atmosphere with darker exterior lighting. Best attempted when your team is alert and focused..

Tip: Challenging difficulty level

Tip: UV reactive clues throughout

Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible due to multi-level lab layout with stairs and narrow passages. Requires ability to stand for 60 minutes and manipulate small objects. Bright UV lighting may be uncomfortable for light-sensitive individuals..

Operator: Locked In Leicester

After this activity, these are within easy reach:

• National Space Centre (7 min walk)
• New Walk Museum and Art Gallery (9 min walk)
• Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre (11 min walk)

This activity is run by Locked In Leicester.

Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Cancellations within 72 hours lose 25% of the booking value..

Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible due to multi-level lab layout with stairs and narrow passages. Requires ability to stand for 60 minutes and manipulate small objects. Bright UV lighting may be uncomfortable for light-sensitive individuals..

Best time to go: Evening and weekend slots fill quickly due to the challenging difficulty. Weekday late afternoons offer optimal atmosphere with darker exterior lighting. Best attempted when your team is alert and focused..

Is Zombie Laboratory Escape too difficult for newcomers?

Yes, this room is designed for experienced escape room players. Newcomers should try Prison Break Room first to understand escape room mechanics. Zombie Laboratory requires spatial reasoning, code-breaking skills, and comfort with high difficulty. Most first-timers run out of time here despite excellent effort.

How do UV-reactive clues work in the puzzle design?

Hidden clues appear only under UV light, forcing you to systematically scan all surfaces with provided flashlights. This prevents accidental solutions and demands organized teamwork. Clues include chemical formulas, map markers, specimen labels, and numeric codes. You'll need to translate UV clues into actions in the physical space.

What should I know about the science puzzles in Zombie Laboratory?

Puzzles include basic chemistry (element matching, formula decoding), physics (gravity, mechanical sequences), and logic. You don't need a science degree - puzzles are solvable through observation and teamwork. Science background helps but isn't required. The room rewards systematic thinking and note-taking more than specialized knowledge.