# EXIT: The Game – The Secret Lab

EXIT: The Game – The Secret Lab is a board game for 1–6 players. It plays in 45–150 minutes and is meant for ages 12 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2. It is rated 6.9 out of 10 by 37 Ludoya reviewers. The cheapest copy in stock is $14.99 (United States).

- **Players:** 1–6 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 45–150 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 12+
- **Complexity:** 2.5 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2016
- **Categories:** Puzzle, Deduction, Real-time
- **Mechanics:** Solo / Solitaire Game, Cooperative Game
- **Ludoya rating:** 6.9 out of 10, from 37 reviews
- **Owned by:** 65 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 64
- **Unique players:** 140

**Designers:** Inka Brand, Markus Brand

**Artists:** Silvia Christoph, Franz Vohwinkel, Inka Brand, Michaela Kienle, Markus Brand, Sensit Communication GmbH

**Publishers:** KOSMOS

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miniature Market | 14.99 $ | https://www.miniaturemarket.com/tak692742.html |
| 401 Games | 17.95 $ | https://store.401games.ca/products/exit-the-game-the-secret-lab |
| Gameology | 19.95 $ | https://www.gameology.com.au/products/exit-the-game-the-secret-lab |
| Games Empire | 19.99 $ | https://gamesempire.com.au/products/exit-the-game-ae-the-secret-lab |
| Milan Spiele | 13 € | https://www.milan-spiele.de/exit-das-spiel-das-geheime-labor-p-19904.html |
| Zatu Games | 12.75 £ | https://zatu.com/products/exit-the-secret-lab |
| Ludifolie | 14.9 € | https://www.ludifolie.com/5223-exit-le-laboratoire-secret.html |
| Guf | 24.99 $ | https://guf.com.au/products/exit-the-game-the-secret-lab |
| World of Board Games | 175 kr | https://www.worldofboardgames.com/exit-the-game-det-hemliga-laboratoriet-sve |
| Spelexperten | 199 kr | https://www.spelexperten.com/sallskapsspel/escape-room/exit-the-game-det-hemliga-laboratoriet-se.html |
| Alphaspel | 225 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/89275-exit-the-game-det-hemliga-laboratoriet-se |
| Dragons Lair | 225 kr | https://dragonslair.se/products/exit-the-game-det-hemliga-laboratoriet |

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## Rules questions

### Can we look through the book or the fronts of the cards before we start?

No — do not leaf through the book or look at the fronts of any cards until the game tells you to; keep everything hidden at the start (see page 2).

### Do the cards need to be arranged a certain way before play?

Yes — sort into three piles by their backs (Riddle, Answer, Help), ensure Riddle and Answer cards are in ascending order by their letters/numbers, and stack Help Cards by symbol with the "1st CLUE" on top (see page 2).

### When am I allowed to use the strange items from the box (stencil, key-like object)?

Only when the book explicitly tells you that you've found them — leave the strange items in the box until then (see page 3).

### If I enter a code on the decoder, can I keep the Answer Card if it’s correct or incorrect?

Return all Answer Cards to the Answer Card pile whether the code turns out correct or incorrect; the Answer Card will instruct you how to continue if correct (see pages 4–5).

### Is it OK to try every combination on the decoder until one works?

No — all codes can be solved logically, so you should not just try all possible combinations on the disk (see page 5).

### Are we allowed to write on, fold, tear, or cut the game materials?

Yes — writing on, folding, tearing, or cutting the materials is permitted (and sometimes required), but note the game is intended for a single playthrough (see page 6).

## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/exit-the-game-the-secret-lab)
- [EXIT: The Game – The Secret Lab in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/exit-the-game-the-secret-lab)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/203417)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._