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4.3 (52 reviews)

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Jazmin V.

The staff were very welcoming and friendly!! We had so much fun at this establishment! I'm a momma and I played all the video games , no shame lol. They have a lot of photo props..they have a lot of FREE video games to play..some history information..it is a great spot for families, couples, kids..They also had a flying ride ! Holy moly it's a virtual reality presentation. Let me tell you, if you're scared of heights but you want the rush..then DO IT lol.

Nick P.

It was a cool experience. Admission is like $29 for one adult. First time, we came here it was kind of late so we didn't get a chance to go through everything. They let us come back the next day (keep your tickets) so that we can finish the rest of it. That was great customer service. Employees were very kind and helpful. I did all of the activities that were offered for the general admission. I didn't pay extra. Fun for everyone. I would recommend coming here if you're in town. Very hands on.

Sonia H.

Absolutely loved this place! So much interaction! I played for 4 hours and left exhausted not realizing I had been there that long! I did it all. The simulators, virtual reality games oh my! Don't come for one hour, impossible to enjoy it rushed. Do the interactive photos, that was a blast. The fly one is separate price. But was worth it. Plan to get some wet!

Danielle S.

Yes, it's totally a tourist trap but it's so much fun!!! We spent about 3 hours inside and really enjoyed it. They offer the iFly ride but we did not try it out so this review won't include it. Before you arrive, download the Beyond the Lens app. After paying and walking through the kaleidoscope someone will take a picture of you in front of a green screen that they will fill in with dinosaurs, alien space ships and their logo. At this point you'll get a ticket to scan around the place that will take a lot of the pictures for you. So it's like having a professional follow you around during your visit capturing great shots! There are fun photo opportunities everywhere including: the Oval Office, the moon landing, police line up, Bigfoot etc. If you're able to let yourself be silly it's a lot of fun! Around the entire place there are yellow circles. They are found on the floors, walls and on objects within the displays. When you point the app camera at the circles virtual animals appear and move around. When you position yourself perfectly it looks like you are interacting with the animal. It's pretty fun! There are a variety of interactive stations including: VR game (pick a song and break blocks to the beat, sort of like guitar hero without a guitar), VR walk the plank (feel what it's like to walk across a plank on top of a sky scraper to get a piece of cake...if you make a wrong step you will fall...wheeeeeeee!), giant video game controllers to play classics on big screens, giant screens shaped like phones to play popular apps on (Candy Crush, Tetris, Cut the Rope, etc). There's a bunch of other things to do inside including a section about the JFK assassination and related conspiracy theories. Sort of strange and out of place along with the Michael Jackson section where they have 3D noses of Michael through this career. Cringe worthy for a lot of reasons. Overall it was a lot of fun. It is a higher priced activity to do, especially if you have a lot of people you're paying for but still worth a few hours if you're interested. Tickets are around $30 per person not including the iFly ride. I believe Groupon had the combo ticket for around $25 so it's worth a look! Pro tip- if you find all the yellow circles/animals (I think there are 20) and show an employee they're supposed to give you a "surprise". We missed 2 of the animals and even back tracked a bit to find them with no success so, good luck! Pro tip #2- check Groupon for a good deal! Pro tip #3- you get free access to all the pictures you took when you visit the website on your photo card/scan the QR code. They aren't the highest quality but plenty good for a momento of your vacation. Otherwise you scroll through the pictures on a screen in the gift shop where they charge you to print the ones you want.

Brittany T.

This place is SO cool! We went because my husband is obsessed with everything Cinema. I was expecting to be mildly entertained and was mainly going for his enjoyment. I was incredibly impressed the whole time. We started out with an Ifly ride that was really cool. Next, he and our two friends did the coolest bumper cars I have ever seen (I wasn't able to participate due to being pregnant). We all said we would come back just for the bumper cars. From the very beginning of the museum you walk through an awesome tunnel with music and illusions. There are places all along to take pictures and they have kiosks that you can scan a card and have your picture perfectly taken for you (with free downloads 48 hrs later). Throughout the whole thing there were a TON of games including nostalgic video games and AR activities. I might have gone a little crazy playing dance dance revolution until I couldn't breathe. We only had 2 hrs there but we will be coming back next time we are in Branson and plan for at least half a day. I could have spent all day in there. The staff was also extremely friendly and asked how we were enjoying everything as we walked through. Could not have been more pleased. The only aspect I would change is to have more seating along the way for those that are not able to stand long periods of times while their companions play their hearts out.

Hollee S.

Beyond the Lens has so many unique activities, references to different decades, mesmerizing illusions, virtual reality and old school games (skee ball, large video and arcade games, basketball, dance off, etc.), mini escape rooms, and so much more. Their website and descriptions don't do it justice. It's a must-see experience. Thanks for making this one of our favorite experiences in Branson!

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Bridget M.

My friend and I had lots of fun exploring this museum! It took us about 2 hours to walk through, but you could easily stay in there for much longer. There was a lot to read and see and explore. We did the Sky Ride which I would describe as the "Walmart" version of Soarin' at Disney. It was still fun though! There were a lot of hands on things and games to play with throughout the museum. We would recommend!

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Jeff B.

Terrific fun with some great guidance and encouragement to get silly from the staff! This was beyond expectations when a friend and I went. We were able to casually go through the entire facility never feeling rushed and had a great time. Photo ops throughout! Recommended for all ages for when you don't want to take yourself to seriously! Make sure to have some fun making your own dance videos in the music areas! FUN!

Jennifer S.

Really neat experience. The virtual ride was fun! All of our kids really enjoyed viewing all these iconic spots. The tour afterwards was a blast. We really enjoyed it and it could have easily taken 2 hours. Highly suggest to family and all

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Payton M.

This place is so freakin fun!!! We had a blast here! I could spend hours in this place. There is so much to see and do. Lots of interactive games and videos. So many good photo opportunities. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. There is also lots of sanitizers around so in regards to Covid it was pretty safe. I can't wait to go back!

Audree' B.

This was an awesome exhibit! We were there about 2 hours and everything in the building is pretty much touchable. Video games, trivia, and also some interactive games. There are picture stations throughout the building but instead of taking them with their machines, I suggest taking them with your camera phone. Also, there is one celebrity game that is not appropriate for children that has questions about adult scandals not suitable for children. There are so many rooms to learn things from. By far my favorite room was the room that put you through the decades of gaming. They have something for the entire family. Try to find the $5 coupon online as the do not accept any other offers.

Theresa F.

Interactive exhibits, old time arcade games. Many of the interactive exhibits and a few games weren't working. Flyride was just ok. Very short. Photography could have been better. Fun enough but not for the price.

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Nick S.

The most amazing place!! Words can't describe how cool it is. If you have kids then this is a must see in Branson. If you don't have kids I'd still go for some fun! It's really cool. I'll let the pictures do the talking bc it's just so much to put into words. Just take my word for it and go he

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5 months ago

This was really fun! Great cool place to go in the heat of summer! Would love to do it again!

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Only did the virtual video but ride but it was worth it and an amazing experience! A must do!

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Lots of entertainment for all ages! The fly ride was pretty neat as well! Definitely worth a visit.

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Had a great time with my nieces at Beyond the Lens and Fly Ride. I highly recommend for teens. Littler ones not so much.

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Once off the coolest experiences in Branson! Take your family and see who is the "Thinker" in the…read moregroup...take your work tram and haves Team Building adventure then go into the virtual world and release some steam!! Suck a wonderful place to visit!

Update: the company reached out to resolve my disatisfaction. They took care of me...more than is…read morenecessary. Due to a great response and clearly caring about how their customers feel, I'm raising my rating to 4 stars. I am keeping my initial review posted, as I still believe the information is correct. Initial Review: I've done 60+ escape rooms and this one is mid for me. They do have good, tech-based puzzles. The problem is that there are not very many of them. We did Wizard of Oz, which is described as medium difficulty. After getting stuck by a tech-specific element in the first room, I thought we were struggling. We still finished with over 20 minutes left. I walked out thinking, "that's it?" I would hate to see what the low difficulty room is like. Another matter, which doesn't factor into my rating but is good to know...they charge a ridiculous booking fee. For three people, it should have been $120. When they told me my total of $142, I was shocked. It was $22 in taxes and a booking fee. And...I didn't even book ahead of time. I was a walk in. I guess the booking fee is for them allowing me to play? I love escape rooms, but a high-priced room that's light on puzzles just isn't worth it. Unfortunately, I won't be returning to try any of their other rooms.

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I would highly recommend this. My husband and I have done over 100 escape rooms and this was a fun…read moreway to put a new spin on it for us. The staff was very helpful in explaining what to expect and adjusting our equipment. At first it is hard to adjust to the play area in the game vs. the actual room you are in (a grid pops up in the game so you don't run into any real walls) as well as the hand controls, but after a few minutes you get used to it . We did Beyond Medusa's Gate and it was fun to do puzzles in Ancient Greece and it really required teamwork like a real escape room. The only other virtual reality we have done is The Void in Atlanta, and while that was fun for a 15 minute intro to exploring VR, Questledge is more like a true 60 minute escape room where you feel challenged and truly experience that adrenaline rush of figuring out what to do next. We can't wait to go back.

I initially scheduled a scavenger hunt when the Nixa location first opened due to the…read moreunavailability of escaping that day. Our group was a mixture of kids and adults but we all enjoyed the hunt. We wanted to escape in the future so Debbie arranged for us to return. We finally got our band back together to swing by and I'm so glad we did! The escape game was thoughtful and complex enough to take the full hour to figure out. The challenge of the Auction House was very fun and we were finally able to solve it with some assistance and about 30 seconds left. I would highly recommend Questledge for their escapes, scavenger hunts and VR experiences. We noticed several groups enjoying VR while we were there. Debbie and company have a good thing going on Main Street!

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Location Just off 265, west of downtown Branson…read moreParking Large open lot Atmosphere Fun-open-lit up at night Service Friendly and helpful Ride First you check in on an ipad and sign a waiver. Next you watch a video. Then they weigh you and check the height of the children. Weight limit is 300 pounds. They are big on safety-one at a time they seat you in the "coaster"- you are buckled in with 2 safety straps-additional child straps. There are handles to hold to control speed. I am not big on speed and went slow. The coaster climbs through the woods and fake animals are scattered throughout. At the top there is a shed and guide who gives a thumbs up and down the hill you go-tilting slightly at times and circling around. They assist you and unstrap you at the end. A photo is taken 3/4 of the way down-smile and try not to look scared! Summary All the locals recommended this ride as the most scenic and it was! Great fun-even for me who is skiddish about heights and speed. Note-second ride is discounted. Best ride ever! Loved it!!

Came here with my daughter and grandson. It was about 10 o'clock at night when we got our tickets…read moreand didn't get on the coaster until 11:30. If we knew how long it was gonna take to get on the coaster we wouldn't have gone that late. I think the people that give you your tickets should say how long of a wait it would be before you actually wait in line. The track was very pretty all lit up, but what I didn't like was it was very fast and around every turn I thought the coaster was gonna fly right off the track. I kept pulling back for the brakes to slow it down a bit but the brakes didn't work at all. My daughter said the same thing. I love coasters, but I just didn't feel safe on this one. Maybe that's just the way mountain coasters are I'm used to amusement park coasters.

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You know things are about to get interesting when a 200-foot tower named "Gravity Bomb" looms over…read morethe parking lot and there's a cartoon Bigfoot giving you a thumbs up like, "Yeah, trust me, this'll be fun." Welcome to Bigfoot Fun Park in Branson--a place where your inner child meets your adult-level fear of heights and your wallet quietly starts sweating. We started with the mini golf, because nothing gets the blood pumping like passive-aggressive putting. The course was glow-in-the-dark, covered in caves, waterfalls, and Bigfoot-themed props. At one point I putted through a log that looked suspiciously like a porta-potty. My ball ricocheted into a fake pond and I pretended that was part of the experience. Then came the main event: the Bigfoot Action Tower. There are two options--either shoot 200 feet in the air like you just stepped on a LEGO, or drop straight down like a terrified ragdoll. We did the drop ride, and I swear time slowed down. I heard colors. I made promises to the universe. And when we landed, I couldn't stop laughing--or maybe crying, it's all a blur. The arcade was next, where we exchanged real dollars for digital tokens and digital tokens for tickets, and then tickets for one (1) glow-in-the-dark rubber chicken. Worth it? Spiritually, yes. We peeked into the Yeti Fun Zone, which is like a jungle gym on caffeine. Kids were leaping off platforms, zipping down slides, and flopping into air bags like little gymnastic possums. I considered joining but remembered I'm at the age where I can injure myself sneezing. To finish the trip, we checked out the 8D theater ride, which included VR goggles, laser guns, and an on-screen Bigfoot in what I can only describe as the weirdest cowboy vs. alien vs. sasquatch scenario ever rendered. All in all, Bigfoot Fun Park is weird, wild, and unexpectedly charming. It's like someone asked, "What if Chuck E. Cheese married a roller coaster and they had a baby raised by Bigfoot?" And honestly? That baby turned out great.

This is a Branson must do! We have been coming to the area for over 20 years and this has become…read moreone of our favorite places. They recently added escape rooms which are some of the best in Branson. The arcade is solid, but the mini golf is top notch- some of the best on the strip. Don't sleep on this place!

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