Sunday marked a great one year with my current girlfriend and someone who means a lot to me. We had…read moreall these ideas on how to celebrate and spend time together, but the weather in the forecast really killed any ability to plan an outside adventure. Luckily, I had an ace up my sleeve and called an audible by suggesting the new Stranger Things: Catalyst experience at Sandbox VR. My girlfriend is a huge Stranger Things fan. It's one of the first shows she was following from the first season until the finale that she got to be a part of the zeitgeist with. The moment I suggested this, any other plan went out the window because to her, this was a must. This was not my first experience with a VR attraction. I got to try The Void when it was still in business at Disney Springs doing a Star Wars experience, and I remember having such a blast with it. This was my girlfriend's first time in a virtual reality space like this. Sandbox VR is the modern, surviving version of this doing a similar concept of suiting you up in a crazy VR suit with a headset, headphones, and a bunch of other bells and whistles before you enter a new world. The one thing that is different is that The Void had you walking through their space in their experience while here you're set in a box for the most part. Sandbox VR keeps you in one space for the entire duration and plays it out like a rail shooter arcade game. Different concepts, but both highly enjoyable. The staff were helpful in making sure we were all suited up and ready to go and we had our pictures taken right before they put us into the room. Once we had our headsets on, the experience started immediately. What's so fascinating about an experience like this is how immediate your brain just tells you that this is reality. You just believe what you're seeing is real. The avatar of my girlfriend is moving in real time, the catalyst is a tangible object I am holding. I am a Stranger Thing or whatever they call it. From the get-go, you are given a brief tutorial as a training and then suddenly the game goes from 0 to 100 and ramps up expeditiously. My girlfriend was hootin' and hollerin' the whole time as demogorgons (and democreatures as she calls them) were flying up on us and attacking us. You're genuinely in panic as these things get close to you. The anxiety feels real. The audio, the visuals, and everything in between just gets you immersed in it. The experience lasted about 30 minutes and by the end I was sweating profusely. I'm in pretty decent shape, but I was an absolute mess by the end. After all the equipment was taken off, we got sat next to a TV to show us our scores to see who leaves with bragging rights and is crowned the MVP (it was me by the way). On top of that, you are shown three videos of the VR experience that are recorded during your play. It scenes from the virtual world with a real camera that's pointed at you acting like a fool. Here, we got a dance scene from the end of the experience, a vertical video, and a horizontal trailer. Each were extremely humorous and given to us free of charge with our purchases. I know it works as free advertising for Sandbox VR to give you those videos to post online and all that jazz, but places like this still seem to charge for the memories. To get them included for free as a little keepsake is an incredible gesture and makes me want to try another experience. As for the videos themselves, they are still frying me, and I've watched them numerous times since the experience. If you are a Stranger Things fan, the Catalyst is a must-try. For someone who's only seen 3 episodes but has a good understanding of the show through osmosis from my girlfriend, I had a blast. Even if you're not a Stranger Things fan, there are 10 other experiences to try. The price with everything considered was pretty fair, and we truly had so much fun that I think it was worth it with what value we got out of it. The 20 second video we got of my girlfriend screaming the entire time might get played at our wedding one day. Who knows! RIYL: An experience out of this world

Sandbox VR has been in the Domain for several years now and we've always wanted to try it out…read more Sorry to say it fell way short of expectations... We signed up for the Seekers of the Shard: Dragon Fire on a Saturday morning and wound up playing with a nice father-daughter duo. The experience was lackluster from the start as we all waited outside for the doors to open (despite being instructed to arrive 15min early). The staff who walked by while we stood around didn't even bother to greet us, and this apathetic service continued as we eventually went inside to wait some more. If you're a bit of a germaphobe like me, consider bringing some Clorox wipes because the gear smelled TERRIBLE. I'm talking probably-never-been-washed terrible, and it's hard to escape the fumes when you're wearing a full headset, vest, anklets, and bracelets. The stank 1000% takes away from the immersive experience so you really gotta power through. As far as other sensory inputs go, everything is pretty laggy. Having tried other VR headsets, this one felt clunky - especially when it comes to audio and use of weapons. The story is pretty fun and the gameplay is cool for the first bit... until you realize it's just a constant swarm of enemies coming every few minutes. Wish it wasn't so redundant! If you're playing with a group, it might be more interesting to select characters with different types of abilities. Can't say this is something I'd do again, but maybe the tech will improve and the equipment will be properly cleaned someday. For now, I'll just giggle at the recordings we left with and try not to be reminded of the stench that came with it (shudder).

I've gone here twice now. The first time was with staff is a bit of a team builder. The owners were…read moresuper helpful and getting everything set up and helping us to choose games that were great for us. We did two different games and broke up into two different groups and had a blast over the years I've done several escape rooms, but nothing like this. We finished having a drink and some pizza that again the owners helped with coordinating. All in all everyone had a good time and I even came back with my family.

Great place for video game lovers. Took our teenagers but they said games at home are better. With…read morethat being said would not go return.

Unfortunately, I went there one night with my kids, and as soon as I opened the door, the German…read moreShepherd dog almost attacked us. It was a really scary moment for us. I would never go back again.

This is a pretty fun place to go. My out of town guests always enjoys. It's a bit pricey, but not…read moretoo bad. It's a bit odd if you do a walk in they said they didn't have any openings for a couple of hours. (The place was empty) so maybe they don't actually run the VR every half hour, I don't know. Game was fun and it's a unique experience!

- - Review for Pinstack in Austin, Texas --…read more is my FAVORITE place to go for Happy Hour drinks and/or a quick bite to eat. Pinstack has weekly specials Monday-Friday, 4pm-7pm and the BEST $5 frozen margaritas that will definitely make you feel a little bit prettier! ;)) The food is always made fresh & comes out hot. The service is always really good. it can get busy on the weekends but there's always plenty of seating available throughout the different areas.

Was here with large work group and our server Mosa handled everything with ease. He was super…read morefriendly and helpful and our food came out quickly. The arcade was fun - an adult sized crane, pin ball, and other shooting games. Food was surprisingly delicious. Loved my shrimp tacos and the pizza was super yummy! Bowling lanes were well kept and parking easy out front.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Freedom Fun and the incredible team they sent to support…read moreour event. From the very beginning, working with Nina was an absolute pleasure. She was incredibly accommodating, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me find exactly what I needed for our event. Her professionalism, flexibility, and willingness to help made the planning process seamless, and I truly appreciated how easy she was to work with. What really sets Freedom Fun apart, however, is the quality of their people. While setting up for our event, I suffered a very serious accident that resulted in a significant injury and severe bleeding. In those frightening moments, Isaac, DJ, and Adam immediately sprang into action. They did not hesitate for a second. Remaining remarkably calm under pressure, they took control of the situation, did everything they could to stop the bleeding, and stayed focused until emergency responders arrived. Their quick thinking, composure, and genuine concern for my well-being made all the difference during one of the scariest moments of my life. What impressed me most was not only how capable they were, but how compassionate and caring they were throughout the entire ordeal. They stayed with me, reassured me, and handled an incredibly stressful situation with maturity and professionalism far beyond their years. Freedom Fun should be extremely proud to have employees like Isaac, DJ, and Adam representing their company. Their actions demonstrated outstanding character, teamwork, selflessness, and a level of care that I will never forget. Thank you, Nina, for being so wonderful to work with, and thank you to Isaac, DJ, and Adam for stepping up when I needed help the most. I am deeply grateful to all of you and would highly recommend Freedom Fun to anyone looking for a company that not only delivers great service but is staffed by truly exceptional people.

I have used Freedom Fun for Glenn High School's Project Graduation GRAD NIGHT for the past three…read moreyears and they have never let us down. Always so professional and helpful throughout the planning process and always on time the day of the event. I will tell anyone who listens to HIRE FREEDOM FUN USA! Great job guys! We'll see y'all next year!

I brought my SO here for his birthday (2 hour package) and it was really fun! Brian (or Bryan or…read morepossibly even Ryan - I'm so sorry I was just so excited and kind of spaced during introductions) was really patient and sweet when he was guiding us through different game options and controls. The studio offers a variety of single and multiplayer games, and there were more than enough to explore for the time we reserved. I'm looking forward to making my parents try this out next time... FYI the countdown clock didn't start until after directions/set-up so we were able to play the max amount of time. Great policy!

Really fun option for an outing! You pay by the hour and then cram all your friends into a room so…read morethey can watch you act like an idiot with a VR headset. I recommend Beat Saber and walking the plank. The Oval Office simulation is...interesting to say the least. BYOB, huge parking lot, bars and food nearby.

Came here last night for drinks with a friend. Friday night, around 8:30pm parking lot looked full,…read morebut inside didn't seem too busy. Sat at the bar. Bartender came over pretty quick, took our drink order. I had a peach Bellini and also ordered 2 Scooby Snack shots for me and my friend. And my friend ordered a beer. Stayed for an hour, just talking and catching up. Paid our bill, had a conversation with the bartender about tips, cash tips, credit card tips, and if they are being taxed on tips. Interesting, if you want to make sure your bartender, wait staff is taking tips home that night, always leave cash. That's a tip from me to you.

Dave & Buster's staff was fantastic. We went for a special event where they had a large buffet in…read morethe event dining room. We got free unlimited Moscow Mules and then a couple other drinks of our choice from the full cocktail menu. I wasn't all that impressed by the Million Dollar-Rita, and sadly the glitter bomb in it didn't do much, but it helped sweeten the drink at least. The roast beef was fantastic and so was the lemon rice and the green beans. The pork was okay but a little tough and we all agreed that we wished it was turkey instead. After eating we all got unlimited game cards and played for a few hours which was a lot of fun. They have great immersive games where you literally put your full energy into it like the UFC fight game where you're punching and kicking, or the soccer game where your actually kick a ball. The Godzilla VR and that other VR ride next to it were a couple of my faves. Really exciting - especially when you are throwing your fists around to get rid of dragons and hornets and more...all virtual. Only complaint we have is this one server guy that asked for the ID of one woman at our table and she had just renewed her license and didn't have it , so he made it hard for her to get drinks....despite being over 40. Nobody else there was asking for ID since we all were well over 21.

This was my first time at Mel's Lone Star Lanes located in Georgetown. Ample parking outside of…read morethe facility and it offers a very family friendly environment and also a great place for just friends or a date night. Besides bowling it offers tons of games and delicious food to match. The customer service was excellent and waitstaff at your service. Not to mention the place is well kept and clean. I had a great experience and I cannot wait to come back

Super fun and not super expensive. 2.5hrs of bowling for $18! Family time it is! Food was good…read more Exactly what you could expect at a bowling alley.

Free parking!!! Smooth check in also! 2 night stay came…read morewith $200 food credit and $200 arcade games credit! There was plenty of places to eat but I do recommend the Mac and cheese spot! The chile verde Mac was BOMB The hotel room was also very spotless with an amazing view of the waterpark. The hotel is very big so we did need to do a lot of walking! The waterpark experience was amazing! The only downside is that the outdoor waterpark is only open on the weekends but the indoor waterpark can be enjoyed everyday! There was plenty of kid friendly places for babies to toddlers! We really had a great time celebrating my son's 2 year birthday there! The staff were nice there also. Thank you for the experience

We came here a couple years ago and loved it! We went to the water park and the have a ton of…read moreslides to choose from. This is a park like great wolf lodge. We also went to tom foolery's and it was fun. Angelica at the bar I hope you see this you are just terrible. I can't believe how rude you are. Give me 5 seconds to order. Please let me look at the menu for more than a single second before you get upset with me. My advice

We come here on occasion for a bite to eat and then work our way around the games. D & B seems to…read morekeep them pretty updated so it doesn't get boring. It's not a five star restaurant by any means, but the gaming atomosphere and beat of the music is pretty cool. It's like walking from the outside world into another. It's a nice little escape. But this time I must mention that there's a waitress that is often working when we stop by with the most bubbly, upbeat personality and is always smiling and joking around with us. She really makes you feel welcome, like she's a part of the place. We finally got her name, it's Jasmine! And we always hope she's working when we come in. Thanks, Jasmine. We've had drinks at the bar, but since we're not big drinkers, I can't really comment on the quality. But overall, I give D & B five stars for the atmosphere and entertainment value. And of course, the nice waitresses.

I have been going to Dave and Busters since 2006. Tonight was my 37 th birthday. I always…read morecelebrate my birthday every year here. At first it was an awesome experience. Than. Phill the new manager decided to cut the games completely off at 12:02 am. That head never happened. This is ridiculous. I had 4 more swipes already on the game. We were the only ones in there. He's a terrible manager. Horrible decision. Thanks for ruining my birthday. Picking a new arcade. FYI. I wanted to do 1 star. But, Diego the new bartender lwas too amazing and I can't leave that out. The food was so good and bomb. But. That manager never smiled and looked like he hated his life. It ruins the experience of the customer when the manager looks miserable. I want the atmosphere to be fun. Not, ugh now I have to walk over there Vibe. Maybe force him into a desk job like you did Juan from the north location. That way he doesn't look miserable in front of regulars who are single moms and save up and spend every extra dine on your establishment. Or send Juan over here to teach this manager good customer service. Do do regulars like that fool. I'm not made out of money 28 credits is a lot. Your evil for doing that to my 3 yr old and me. Maybe grow a heat Phil. Ask Yeshua. It's easy.