Panic Lab is pure adrenaline in board game form! Fans of visual challenges, party games, and a bit of controlled chaos will have a blast. Imagine a treasure hunt mixed with mental Twister, where everyone plays simultaneously and time is your biggest enemy. The simple mechanics hide a surprisingly intense game, especially with loud, competitive groups. Prepare for laughter and frantic finger-pointing!
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Highlights
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Fun real-time chaos
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Great for large groups
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Easy to learn, hard to master
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Keep in mind
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May stress more relaxed players
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Requires space to spread cards
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Panic Lab is a frantic race against time where you and your friends play scientists trying to catch runaway amoebas. The cards are arranged in a circle, forming a maze of labs, vents, and mutation chambers. Each round, the dice reveal which amoeba is escaping: it could be blue/purple or red/orange, spotted or striped, and shaped like a 'ghost' or a 'slug'. The challenge? Find the fugitive before other players by following the dice clues while dealing with mid-chase mutations that change its features. If you hit a vent, you must jump to the next one before continuing the pursuit. It's a game of quick observation, memory, and a bit of luck, perfect for fans of visual challenges and chaotic simultaneous action. The first to catch five amoebas wins, but expect shouting, confusion, and loads of chaotic fun!
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Components: Dice with IconsContainers: Tin/Metal BoxDigital Implementations: Board Game ArenaSeries: Beveled Boxes (Gigamic)Theme: Science
businessPublisherAlbi, Brain Games, FoxGames, Ghenos Games, Gigamic, Hachette Boardgames USA, Korea Boardgames, Land of Beautiful Mind (سرزمین ذهن زیبا), Maldón
editDesignerDominique Ehrhard
paletteArtistMaxim Cyr
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
6 questions
How many players can join? expand_more
2 to 10 players, but it's more fun with 4 or more.
What's the average game duration? expand_more
Between 10 and 30 minutes, depending on player count and chaos level!
Can children play? expand_more
Yes, ages 8+ as it requires quick visual pattern recognition.
Does it need much space? expand_more
Yes, cards are arranged in a circle, so a large table or floor space helps.
Is there language dependency? expand_more
No, components are entirely visual, perfect for multilingual groups.
Is it good for fans of relaxed games? expand_more
Not really - the game is deliberately chaotic and loud, best for action lovers.