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    Sandbox VR

    Sandbox VR

    3.8
    (20 reviews)
    8.2 mi
    Large group friendly
    Kid friendly

    First- the equipment is hot on your body Second- the…read moreinteraction is physical and builds heat The floor is flat so where court shoes Dress accordingly We were allowed in groups of 6 Each person gets assigned a color Each person gets a vest with vibration inside Each person plays the hokey-pokey and gets attachments on left wrist, right wrist, left ankle and right ankle so the computer can locate movement Adjustments to each piece may need to be done Then each person gets visor... wear a headband if you have one to gap the visor for airflow Finally- each person gets headphones Verbal WARNING given "The gear is expensive so do not try to take it off yourself" We choose the Zombies, violent and action (?) as the VR experience. I ended up with shotgun (it was that or chainsaw) because I was last to choose. Understand- Zombies have weak spots and usually that spot is the head, dogs attack low, bats attack from the sky Just when you get comfortable- zombies break through the windows or attack you from behind This is truly surround and immersive so do not be stuck trying to watch the screen in front of you. Also- teammates will need a helping hand on the shoulder to revive. Action is constantly going on except when there is a problem and the screen in the visor goes black... relax and deep breath and reload till the game gets started again The experience last for under 30 minutes so give it your all and walk away happy.

    Sandbox VR gave a second shot after having issues our first visit. This time, everything worked…read moreperfect and we had a blast! Staff was so friendly and helped with anything we needed! I still feel this place is pricey but still would return with our older teenagers

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    Up-Down STL

    Up-Down STL

    4.4
    (178 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    Fun arcade bar with nostalgia for all ages!…read more There are 2 floors with multiple bars and arcade games of all decades throughout. There's also skeeball on both floors but we prefer playing the one on the lower level. Pinball machines are also on both levels. Tokens can be purchased at the bar or from one of the several token machines. UpDown has friendly bartenders and frequently has theme nights and seasonal cocktails to match the holiday or theme. You can order pizza at their pizza window and it is the only food they offer. The slices are huge though! During summer, it's fun to sit on the patio off the upstairs level. Been going to UpDown for years and it's always a good time for everyone!

    The first Sunday of the month is family friendly. One of my kids is a gamer and this was a perfect…read moreplace to spend some time. Please note: the place was packed with kids and adults. Do not let that deter you. The space is much larger than it looks. There is an indoor bar and an outdoor bar with some table games and outdoor seating. There is a separate pick up window for snacks. They offer pizza by the slice, hot dogs and other goodies. The food is cheap and the pizza was solid for the price. The games require tokens which you can purchase at the bar. They have just about every game you could want! Even had a Super Nintendo set up, Dane Revolution, and my all time favorite skee ball!! My Zennial spirit was happy for this bit of nostalgia.

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    Activate Games

    Activate Games

    4.5
    (32 reviews)
    7.9 mi

    Activate was such a fun and entertaining experience! Every room offered something different, and I…read moreloved that there were multiple levels and game options that made it enjoyable for a wide range of ages and skill levels. Our group ranged from 8 to 28 years old and everyone had a great time staying active, laughing, and challenging ourselves. It's definitely one of those places where you don't even realize how much of a workout you're getting because you're having so much fun. The only thing I wish was a bit better is the cooling situation outside of the room! After working up a sweat, some extra AC or fans would have been really nice for a quick cooldown. That said, it didn't take away from the overall experience. We had an amazing time and will absolutely be back for more!

    I arrived round 2pm on a Thursday with my sons. It was our first time here as we were visiting from…read moreout of state. It was $100 for the 3 of us for 75 mins of play. I reserved tickets online. We were about 10 mins due to getting on the wrong train. I called to let them know and change my time but was told as long as you arrived within 20 minutes of scheduled time, you're good to go. Honesty, it was a fun time. We got hot and tired fast, especially with some of the games. They have free lockers to put Some of the games are very active with running around. Comfortable shoes and clothes you can move around in, is a must! I like how each of the rooms have several games to choose from, some are collaborate and some are competitive. 75 minutes was not enough time. This is something a family could do for 2 hours or so as time flies quickly. A feature I like is that is no one is waiting to go in the room you're in, you can continue playing. This is great as you can "level up" in games. Staff we encountered were friendly and helpful! I wish there was a place like this where I live, in NC.

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