Oops, can't believe I haven't written a review! I've been here when it first opened back in 2022 and a few times since then. I love the location. It's easy to get to and appreciate that parking is simple via the attached garage (albeit the garage is interesting and could be the scene of a horror film). There are ample food options as well since this place is nestled in Ballston with the outdoor area on Wilson crawling with restaurants. If you need something quick, fast casual spots and fast food in general are offered in the food court inside of the mall. Now for the actual game review. It's best to book in advance online. Things are super easy and much faster; you also do not have to pick a game right away. So far I've played the Floor is Lava, a more family oriented one with my nephew, and most recently Squid Games with my nieces. Note that the latter is better suited for older kids. My youngest niece who is 5 had a couple of issues maneuvering her avatar during Squid Games. Of the three I played, Squid Games has been my favorite, naturally. Youngest niece kept dying every time she stepped foot. I was telling her to go left go left and she screamed back at me that she hadn't learned left or right yet, then proceeded to get picked off. Game aside, please note you are welcome to purchase drinks from the room. If you are playing a game that's more than 30 mins, note you will need water. There is a lot of moving around. Also note, sadly the water is Dasani so prepare to have your tastebuds assaulted. read more

I wasn't familiar with Immersive Gamebox before our visit. I've heard of similar interactive gaming setups, but I didn't know IGB had a location in Arlington--or what to expect from the experience. I went with my niece and was genuinely surprised by how much fun we had! The games were interactive, challenging, and a total blast. We laughed a lot, got competitive, and I'm pretty sure people in the other rooms (or "boxes") could hear us having a great time. I'm really glad we gave it a try, and I'd definitely go back. If you have kids or are looking for a unique family outing, I'd say the passes are well worth it. One quick tip: Know exactly where you're going before you arrive. I didn't realize the location is on the outside of the mall, which wasn't a big issue for me, but it could be frustrating if you're tight on time. The confirmation emails do a solid job providing directions--if you're driving and parking. But if you're getting dropped off (like I was via Uber), the signage and location can be a little tricky to spot. A minor hiccup, but something to be aware of. read more

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What a fantastic experience! The more, the merrier, but rest assured that a good time awaits you regardless of your group size. The personnel provided excellent service, and the venue was spotless, situated in a prime location. Our group chose to partake in squid games, and I am already looking forward to returning to tackle the remaining rooms. read more

We paid $75 for 4 "choose your own" 30-minute game passes because we had never been to Immersive Gamebox. We had difficulty locating it, so we ran a bit late for our original 8pm time slot, and adding insult to injury, we received a $10 parking ticket for some strange reason when it was not paid parking. (We even have a handicap placard, so there is absolutely no mercy when it comes to the greed of whomever owns/manages that parking garage). When we arrived to the venue, it was immediately obvious their air conditioning broke...it was sweltering. The kid at the front desk said we should've gotten an email about it, and I double checked...we did not. Our group of four, which included two teens on the autism spectrum, asked which games were available and what they suggested for first-timers. No helpful suggestions whatsoever. We opted to try the Angry Birds game simulation since it was at least familiar to the kids. Maybe this is one of their older games, but it just sucked. In addition to being super stuffy and uncomfortable in the enclosed room, the graphics were terrible and not sensitive to any movement or touch. Within five minutes, the kids wanted to go. It couldn't even sustain their attention for five minutes. We asked if there was another game available, and there was not. No offer for a refund or a come-back-and-try-us-again (when we have AC) credit. What a monumental waste of time and money. Never again. read more

A friend and I came in on a Sunday afternoon because it was too cold outside to do anything fun. We did a package of 2 games with 2 beverages per game. We played the Squid Games one and the AI Escape Room one. We loved playing both, but the Squid Games one was our favorite! It took us a minute to figure out how sensitive the sensors were that picks up your movement, but we were full-on Squid Game mindset once we had our bearings. That was so exciting! There is a chance to take a quick break between the two games to grab the second set of drinks and to have a bathroom break if you needed one. The drinks were really tasty, too! We tried the sangria drinks: Soft Rose and Smooth Red (there were 2 other ones we tried as well but I had forgotten what flavors they were). The staff at the front desk were amazing. We had a lot of questions, and some questions definitely required some patience. The rooms are definitely roomy for 2 people. We saw a few groups of 4 and 6, so there's definitely room enough. I think the rooms are perfect for 4 but may be a bit cramped for 6. They were also able to accommodate us without reservations, the only caveat was we had a 60-minute wait. This wasn't too bad of a wait, so we reserved a room and walked about Ballston Square until it was our turn. Overall, we had an awesome experience and will definitely be coming back! read more

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Played the squid Game and it was pretty great. The place is a little tricky to find, you have to go up the escalalator to find the suite. Well worth the find, Squid Game was like the TV show, had so much fun we extended and played the floor is lava. Clean rooms and equipment. Friendly customer service. They have canned adult beverages too!! They gave us a 50% off card on our way out, nice touch. Can't wait to go back! read more

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This was a fun activity to do with our 5 year old. They had a kid friendly game that he really enjoyed. The directions in the game were easy to follow. Duration was a hour, that was plenty of time. Staff was nice and accommodating, we were late due to traffic so I texted the number they provided to let them know and they pushed our time slot back. My only complaint was parking and finding them. We don't live in the area so felt a bit confused. There are not enough signs. But other than that we enjoyed it. read more

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Website said open at 11. Waited till 11:30. No one showed up. Drove an hour to get here. Found out from their neighbor shop that the ac unit was down and they did not open. We had an appointment and everything. Bad communication. Will not return. read more

This place was really cute! Our families were split between 2 games, Squid Games and Ghost Busters! It was very fun! It puts you in the mind of Escape Room where the team has to work together to pass to the next level. Some of the clues may be harder to figure out than others, but it's definitely a team effort that is a lot of fun. The rooms are small, so it warms up pretty fast because you are moving throughout the game. You have these devices on your head and that navigates you throughout the room. As you move, your "character moves" so if you are trying to catch a ghost, you have to swiftly move to catch it. The game is roughly an hour, but at the 30 Min point, the game stops to ask if you want beverages. It literally pops up on the wall. You touch the wall to make your selection and 5 mins later, someone brings your items. I believe the game is around $50-$60 per person. I think it's a little cheaper for children under 12. Fun times! read more

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A great time was had. My daughter enjoyed her birthday here. The place can be hard to find. That would be my only negative.

SO FREAKING FUN!!!!!! My family and I tried this for the first time today and we were NOT disappointed! We had soooooo much fun!! We played Squid Games because my son is obsessed with the movie and show. We also played Floor Is Lava because we watch that as a family. This was well worth the money and we will come play again. The staff members were so nice and really helpful. Thank you Immersive Gamebox!!! read more

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I have gone 3 times now and am a HUGE fan!! The games are so, so much fun, especially Squid Games. I love the variety of games they offer and their consistency in adding new ones. My only compliant is that the games are 50 minutes and for the price, I think people should have the full hour (or at least advertise better that it is not a full hour). read more

I started working with one of the sales reps here for a 50+ person corporate event. She was great--responsive, professional, and flexible. After the 20% "corporate discount," we landed at around $80 per diem... on a Tuesday/Wednesday. Not exactly peak Vegas weekend. I told her I'd need the spend down by about $12 per head to get approvals, and I was flexible--we didn't need the entire venue. Reasonable, right? Apparently not. Instead of just relaying "sorry, can't do it," her supervisor personally called me--not to build a relationship, but to stage a one-person TED Talk on how they'd be "operating at a loss" if they dared shave another penny off. Newsflash: if your business model collapses over $12 per head, maybe it's not me that has the problem. And if you didn't want to work with me further, you could've just had your perfectly capable sales rep pass along the "no." Instead, you burned five minutes of my life and left me with a bad taste that guarantees you won't see a dime from us. read more

Video Game Lovers! If you love games and running around as much as I do, check out @immersive.gamebox We played Squid Game, it was intense, hard, and insanely fun! They have lots of other game options available such as Psychedelic Mansion, Ghost Busters, Alien Aptitude Test, and more!! Bring some friends and try to get on the scoreboard! Check their website to find your closest Immersive Gamebox! read more

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Quick tip: it is INSIDE Ballston Square. Park in the garage and take the elevator up. Ok, I really loved this place. The staff were hilarious and helpful. We did the Ghostbusters game and it was 4 of us. The rooms are small but they do split the groups at times (ex: the game calls up the blue and green players while the blue and purple players move towards the back). I wouldn't do 6 adults. I feel it would be too cramped. The coordination part was a bit difficult at first but eventually we got the hang of it. read more

What a fun experience! When you reserve a time, your group will get their own room. No matter the size of your party, no shared gaming! Note room sizes are max of 6 people. This wasn't quite like VR, instead you wear this visor that has sensors on top. In the room there's cameras that senses where you are in the room for game play. I think this is great for family or friends! Even younger kids there's some games, but I would check the age. Each game has a bunch of mini games to play. Only downside is you don't get a lot of time to understand some of the games. Some of the descriptions and instructions were not helpful, while others were! You really have to listen to the instructions. Who ever ends up going first, has the hardest because they have to figure out how to play! So don't be player one. Some games and solo and you take turns or some a duo even trio! Some are teamwork, while others are solo and competing. Each person gets a stat at the end. We played a 90 experience. 30mins one game, 60mins another. Which I'm glad we did! Got to experience different themes. I've been here twice now and my only issue is that both times after the 30mins game finished, it would glitch and we had to get the front desk to help to set up the second game. It would end abruptly where there was no "finish" to the game. Out of the 4 games I played, my favorite was squid games! read more

Jake signed us in & for the older beginners in the group told me what to expect. Nice cardio workout! My daughter chose Squid Games for us. Now I want to watch the movie. This was ahead of great (Pre) Father's Day gift. The room is small which makes moving more complicated. This is ah modified version of XBox Kinects. read more

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I've been seeing ads for this place and wanting to come for awhile. The perfect opportunity came when a friend wanted to hangout but was looking for ideas. We went in the evening without a reservation on the weekend...very risky. This place was a bit tricky to find. More signage would be great that displays the correct name of the company. Ronaldo greeted us and was able to squeeze us in for a 30 minute gameplay. He explained everything to us and showed us the lockers to put our stuff in and then gave us our room number. He let us know ahead of time that it would be a learning curve but once we got it, we should be good. And we really were good once we got the hang of the game. My only gripe would be wipes for the headgear. Are they sanitized after every use? I was a bit hesitant to put it on because there was no evidence that they had been cleaned. If you are germ conscious, I would bring some disinfectant wipes with ya. I know I sweated while playing the game and couldn't help but thing about the previous players sweat now rubbing on my forehead. A+ for service and for the experience. I'm definitely coming back! read more

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FIRST TIMER REVIEW! I found this place on yelp a few weeks back and I've been wanting to go for a date night. Definitely get reservations prior, especially for friday nights and Saturdays... they seem to sell out! Use code YELP20 for 20% off!! MY EXPERIENCE- Me and my boyfriend came in on a Sunday for the squid games and had loads fun! His admission ticket came with 2 drinks (alcoholic or soda (btw the alcohol they offer is either beer or seltzer). INSIDE- We were taken to the back where there are more rooms and played for an hour. Its a little confusing at first but we caught on and kinda broke a small sweat!! Btw, they offer lockers to keep your personal belongings in and yes there is a key! LOCATION/PARKING- I'm not too familiar with ballston however, there were two garages... one charges like $12 for an hour and like $20+ for over!!! The other garage only charges $1 for the first 3 hours!!! There are elevators and M2 is the floor you need to go to (I'm pretty sure it's M2 but if not it's M3). From there, there is an OUTSIDE side to the mall... that is where this is located!! Hope this helps because it would've helped me LOL. I did 4stars not because I didn't have fun but because it is a little pricey and the headsets were a little uncomfy/heavy. Luckily we had the 20% off however to play for an hour for close to $100 without the %off seems like it will definitely be a very occasional visit! We want to come back for the other games too though! Had fun!!! read more

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Such a FUN experience for the big kids (like myself) and little kids out there! Upon entry, we were warmly greeted. We then filled out our waivers and were provided our options for drinks, since the hour session for people 21 years and older includes water, sodas, and or alcoholic beverages. We selected squid games as our option and had such a good time! The only recommendation/suggestion we would have is ensuring there is an option to pause the instructions and include a feature to go back to the game's directions in the event that it was missed. It was one game we just couldn't figure out what we were supposed to do lol so we just lost our way through that session. But overall, definitely a great experience! I would definitely be interested in trying the other games. read more

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This was a unique experience that was good to try once but had some flaws. My husband and I did the Squid Games room and we were put into a virtual reality box that had interactive front, left, and right walls. It was a fun, active experience that paid homage to the games from the squid game TV show. The service was nice and they also have free lockers available to store your belongings. Since we were just 2 people it wasn't too cramped, but I could see how this room could easily get too crowded with over 3 people. The VR sensor hat that you have to wear can get tight, so after we finished our 1 hour I had a headache. I also didn't like that the game starts during the tutorial stages, so we were already losing points while we were still figuring out how to play each round. One thing that felt like a price hike ploy was that on the website, there is a ticket that is for ages 21+ and includes a drink and it is $17 more expensive than the ticket that says ages 12-20 that does not include the drink. I did not want a drink, so when I came into the store I asked if we could purchase the tickets for ages 12-20 that did not have a drink, and the lady kindly said that was fine. Why put age limits in the first place unless it was to make people feel awkward about claiming they were ages 12-20 so they choose the more expensive option? It should simply be a package with a drink or without a drink, otherwise someone who is 21+ will not know they can be eligible for the non-drink price point. read more

Immersive Gamebox experience was ok, the room does not fit 6 people like they mentioned. The room can comfortably hold 2 people, 4 people max especially since the games require to move around a lot and is not big. When we signed up for Immersive Gamebox, there was only one option for my group to sign up and to pay the premium price that comes with 2 drinks for ages 21+ for $57. If you try buying tickets online, it looks like the only option for 21+ is $57 with 2 drinks. They failed to let their customers know that there is also a $40 option as well that does not come with drinks, which makes it look like they are forcing adults/groups to buy the more expensive option with drinks. read more

This was soooooo much Fun!! Okayyy so let's start from the beginning, Booking was an issue at first because my bank thought I was in the UK (somehow there address's pop up as UK based) so my card kept declining cause my bank thought it was fraud. It took a while to reach someone (on GameCube side) about the issue. But after talking to my bank I figured out what the issue was and fixed it. However it took one day for my card to register. I was kinda skeptical at first being as though I had this delay. But let me tell you, this event was wayyy worth the wait. Everything was smooth sailing from Here. From the time I checked in and checked out was great service and a great time. They offer you a free drink (alcoholic drink is mainly beers or hard seltzer) I wish they had better options but I appreciate the efforts anyway. The game we pick was semi easy and a nice group game. Learning how to play wasn't hard (if you actually pay attention to the video... which I clearly didn't do lol) Once I figured out how to play it was ON like popcorn!! It was soooo much fun and a nice exercise activity too. Had me sweating. Overall I had sooo much fun and totally enjoyed this venue. Tip: Park inside the mall parking lot and park on level 3. You will be right there by the place. read more

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This was our first visit and we will be back for sure! We book the Squid game and had 5 people in our party. It turned out to be a lot of fun. You will wear a hat that has a control on it, so make sure it sits comfortably. You also get drinks with your tickets which is really nice, you can choose between beer, hard seltzer or soft drinks. Each round of challenges was engaging and all of us got to play and test their skills. The room was not too big, it felt somewhat crowded for 5 people but we still had fun. Highly recommend! read more

We did family night there tonight and enjoyed ourselves. This place recently opened 5 days ago. It's situated in the Ballston Mall on the 2nd floor/m2. Elijah and Kane were our hosts and were very friendly. We signed waivers and we're explained the game. We paid for an hour of game time. Beverages were not available yet . So, we went to food court for drinks. Each cube has electronic visors so you can be registered as a player. If you are a gamer and love interactive and 3-D experience, this is the place for you . It's great for families, teams, and the kids. read more

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I've been here twice now. The first time we played some aliens aptitude test, the second time was a squid games themed set. Honestly, really fun concept. We've gone just my and my girlfriend. Booked online which makes it really easy. We got two drink tickets which can mean two sodas, two waters, or my favorite...two beers - each. Highly recommend checking it out! Be prepared to sweat. read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. We booked an 11 AM party at Immersive Gamebox Ballston for my son's birthday today, paying over $400 in advance. A group of excited kids arrived on a cold morning at 10:45, only to find the entire place closed--no lights on, no staff, no sign of life. We tried calling, but there was no way to reach anyone. Imagine the disappointment of a bunch of kids standing outside, wondering why a big birthday celebration wasn't happening. This is completely unacceptable and unprofessional. If you run a business that hosts events, the bare minimum expectation is that you show up when your customers do--especially when they've prepaid for a special occasion. I have tried reaching management, and so far, radio silence. No explanation, no apology, nothing. This kind of incompetence is beyond frustrating, and I wouldn't trust them with any important event again. Parents, beware--do not risk your child's birthday here. read more

A fun way to spend an hour in the morning, afternoon, or evening! We went on a Sunday afternoon and played the Squid Game games. For only an hour, it sure felt like the perfect amount of time to play 6 games portrayed on the Netflix series! The immersive experience takes place in a room that utilizes the four walls for the game. while it fit for 6 people, I would only recommend 4 adults per room. Immersive Gamebox was a great way to just have fun, play games, and build on teamwork on a Sunday afternoon. They also service adult beverages (beers/seltzers), which helped enhance the games for us! Overall, for the price we paid it was definitely a worthwhile experience. And with the most games only being an hour long, at most, I would definitely recommend going here with some friends. Yelp also has 20% off when you check in, so that's even more reason to go! read more

One word: WOW! This is a super fun and one of a kind gaming experience. I played the Squid Games option with a few friends. It was a very interactive and fun experience. You get visors with sensors and interact with the walls by moving around or touching objects to play. It's a fun filled experience that is unmatched. The staff members are nice and explain the games clearly. The ambience is clean and casual. read more

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This is a really cool place if you have never tried virtual reality video games before... I think it's especially good for kids and family, I went here with my wife and we got to play with 4 more people so i believe you can have a group of 6 in the same room. We played the game ghostbusters and it was intriguing at least for a new experience. I'm sure kids will love it even more! It's located in the Ballston mall where there is plenty of delicious restaurants around so if you're going to celebrate a child's birthday, I'd say this is a perfect spot! After having some fun in the virtual world, go grab bite to eat just around the corner! However, in regards to adults, I thought the tech was fairly low budget and simple especially when you compare it to a VR experience like oculus. Having said that, there is a great social aspect that classic gaming lacks, and I believe this is a novel and promising concept that is obviously only in its infancy. Once there is better technology implemented to create a more immersive and dynamic experience, I will be super excited to return to try to survive the Squid Games thriller. There's a lot of room to grow here both in plots and technology so look out for this place in the years to come. read more

This has to be a prank, right? Immersive Gamebox asked me to email them to "make it right". The email address they gave me is for an inbox that is automated and not monitored. So it just auto-replied that I should go through their customer service. I'm not sure I've dealt with a company that cares so little for their customers. read more

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This was a lot of fun! At first I didn't know if I would like it but it was definitely different and physically motivating. I was so determined to get the highest score in the squid games. You should definitely try this!! read more

Went here for a midday date and it was a great time. The guy at the front was very helpful and energetic! All the games are interactive and it's definitely a different twist. I would definitely recommend. read more

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My boyfriend planned a date for us here last month and we had a great time! It was so much fun and also felt like a work out! I liked that instead of competing against each other, we were working as a team. We can't wait to come back and try more of the games! This is a great place for a date night, as well as for families or friends. read more

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Immersive Gamebox was a really cool out of the box place to check out with friends. It's fun and encourages something a little more active than just the local bar. I went in to play their Netflix themed game but would definitely go back and try others. read more

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Great fun was had by all. IGA is a fairly new family outing experience where a simple box can be the outlet to your competitive spirit. It didn't take long for everyone to get into the games and an hour was plenty of time. Don't bring too many items with you but if you do...there are lockers you can use to secure your stuff. We played the package that started with angry birds and ended with a game similar to pac man...I certainly lost both games but the 8 year old was thrilled and satisfied. Our package was complete with drink tickets per round...coke products and beer and seltzer were some of the options. Ideally I wouldn't come with any more than 5 people if you really want everyone to fully experience the full time. If you are in the area give IGA a try...we were slightly behind on our time and the staff was more than accommodating. read more

Made reservations for this spot and I don't regret it! This place was pretty dope. Cute, fun date night vibe or hanging with a group of friends is the move for this spot. I picked The Squid Games for us to play and we had fun playing all the games in this series. I believe it lasted 60 minutes. They have other games but I just knew The squid games would be a fun interactive move to make. Also at the end you have a video gif to make and they will also email it to you. I would check them out again and try another type of interactive game to play. read more

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While looking for something different to do besides bowling or a movie ....Found Immersive Gamebox like some of the other Yelpers... by searching Yelp for other activities to do. Glad I tried. It was a wonderful and fun experience. A bit pricey although was worth a try. We played Angry Birds and Temple of Coins. Had big kid fun with Angry Birds although the coin game was yes, more on the little kid side. The facility seems cramped but surprisingly the game room was spacious enough for the body movements needed. Rooms are not sound proof so did hear I guess gamers next to us banging on the wall for their game. It was fine cause we were all into our game. Will suggest a better alcoholic beverage selection instead of miller lite seltzer.. eww. But anyways, going back to try out the Squid game.! read more

My sister and I visited Immersive Gamebox on a Friday night. We decided to play Squid Games. Squid Games did not disappoint. We had a great time! The game had an appropriate amount of challenge for both the individual and group. My sister must have also had a great time because she took her boyfriend with her later in the month. I highly recommend Immersive Gamebox. read more

I came with a group of 5 people, none of us have ever done anything like this so we thought it would be a fun outing! We did the Squid Game and had a ton of fun. We didn't realize that the tickets came with a drink per person (which was a great surprise - you can get alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks). e were quickly brought into our room and given some basic instructions on how it works, and started the game. The rooms can fit up to 6 people, but with 5 people there was just enough room so I would recommend going with a group of 4 or 5 max - moving during the different games was a bit challenging at times when the room was that full. The game itself was super fun, but I will say the hats you have to wear, make sure it is tight and upright as the sensors can be sensitive during different games - and don't move you head too much during the games that require a more steady movement! read more