Escape room 6+

Portal

3 - 8 people70 minutesAbove average

An accidental experiment breached dimensions, inviting hostile invaders. As the last line of defense, your team must shut down the lab's portal before Earth's fate is sealed. Can you synchronize your efforts to avert interdimensional chaos?

Large groupsWith childrenFor pros

Company Scarborough Fair Escape Rooms

Above average

Not scary

Without actorsActors

EnglishGame language

About the escape room

Get in to the lab and shut it down before it’s too late! Scientists have unwittingly opened a portal to another dimension whose inhabitants are extremely hostile to say the least. As the only team left, can your group work together to close the portal before they take over Earth?

Brief assessment

Navigator AI

A fast, multi-path sci‑fi lab escape with tough, varied puzzles and cheeky Alien nods. Bring a bigger team, split up, and race to seal the portal before it’s game over.

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4.9

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Location

Paid and Free Parking

Wifi

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AI Overview

AIPlayers widely rate it the standout in Scarborough thanks to sheer puzzle volume and true divide‑and‑conquer design. Difficulty is high and several teams ask for clearer signposting to smooth the flow. Space can feel tight and one mechanism needs real muscle; a few mention a softer ending and early audio issues in the first room.

WeaknessesSignposting and clue clarity are common gripes and can stall progress. Some cramped spots and a strength‑heavy task, with an ending that doesn’t always hit hard.

StrengthsLoads of varied, tech‑assisted challenges that keep everyone busy, especially in larger groups. Clean lab vibe with fun Alien references adds flavor without getting in the way.

SecurityStandard escape‑room brief applies; watch tight corners and don’t force props. If something feels too stiff, call the GM for guidance.

Level of fearMore tense sci‑fi than horror, with urgency over jump scares. Suitable for teens and cautious players; nothing indicates actor-driven scares.

Actors' gameNo live actors mentioned. Interaction is via the GM, though a few teams reported they couldn’t hear hints in the first room due to missing audio.

Quality of riddlesHigh puzzle count and strongly multi‑linear, so splitting up is key. Tough but mostly fair, with a few obscure steps that need clearer nudges. Solid tech moments, though one turning mechanism feels overly physical.

PlotBreak into a lab and shut down a hostile interdimensional portal before it spills over. The ticking clock keeps the stakes high without heavy story beats.

Difficulty levelHard by design and best for 4–6 players; the minimum of three will struggle to see it all. Newer teams should plan on using hints.