Logo for The Gamelab featuring a green outline of a laboratory flask with a keyhole, and the text 'THE GAMELAB' in bold black letters, along with the tagline 'PUZZLE & ESCAPE EXPERIENCE' in green.

The Game Lab

Unique wedding entertainment that gets guests talking, laughing & solving together.

A white truck with green branding on the side, parked on a paved area in front of a brick building. The truck has a sign that reads 'Best Wishes from TheGamelab' and a chalkboard listing team numbers. There are various equipment and a black table nearby, with cloudy skies overhead.

Quick Glance:

Name: David
Pronouns: He/Him
Based: Birmingham
Covers: 100m from Birmingham with a fuel surcharge if further
Summary: The Game Lab creates unforgettable wedding entertainment through immersive tabletop adventures, mobile escape rooms and giant lawn games. Designed to bring guests together, out experiences encourage teamwork, laughter and friendly competition, turning the time between the ceremony and evening reception into part of the celebration itself.

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A teal mobile escape room trailer with a lab flask logo and the text 'the GameLab' and web address on the side, parked on green grass near a white event tent with open doors.
A black building with large glass doors and windows, a Christmas tree outside, wooden benches, and a delivery truck parked in front. The truck has the branding for 'the GameLab' and is labeled as a mobile escape room.
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