MatPat's Game Lab is a reality series created for YouTube Red that ran from June 8th, 2016 to July 20th, 2016. The show is hosted by Matthew Patrick, otherwise known as MatPat, from the YouTube channel Game Theorist. The show also features various guests, such as Matt Fowler and Jordan Maron, who are experts in various fields including game development, design, and strategy.
The premise of the show is that MatPat takes on different challenges each episode that are inspired by various video games. The challenges center around different aspects of gaming, including strategy, game design, and game mechanics. Each episode begins with MatPat introducing the challenges and explaining the rules of the game. He is then joined by his guest experts who give insight and provide tips on how to best tackle the challenges.
The challenges are practical and physically demanding, and include elements that test the contestants' endurance, agility, and problem-solving skills. There is also an emphasis on teamwork, as the contestants need to work together to overcome obstacles and complete the challenges. Challenges include creating a human-sized version of a popular mobile game, playing real-life Mario Kart, and using the principles of game design to create a video game.
The show has a high production value and features impressive visual effects and graphics. The set is designed to resemble a gaming lab, complete with high-tech equipment and gamer-themed d