Sunday marked a great one year with my current girlfriend and someone who means a lot to me. We had all 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 read more

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The staff and establishment were great! We did glitch in the middle and the staff were fast to fix the issue. Headsets, unfortunately, smelled like heavy BO and sweat. My face continued smelling hours later and it wasn't just me, but my group of friends had the same experience. After they give you video clips to look through which is great. read more

I was completely blown away! Such an amazing experience with my wife and friends. Absolutely loved every minute of it. We tried the Stranger Things: Catalyst Experience. We just finished watching the Stranger Things series last year and thought this would be a fun experience. It completely exceeded our expectations. First, the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Secondly, the session itself was a ton of fun. It felt so real like I was in the show. The price was more than worth it. The session itself was about an hour. It was the perfect amount of time as it is more exhausting than it looks. The room is huge. We went with a group of 4, but the space can accommodate anywhere between 2 - 6 people. They recorded videos of us during the game and afterwards, we watched the video and laughed at our reactions. They even sent us copies of the videos to bring home. This is best for people looking for a unique and fun experience. You essentially get to act as stars in your own game. I absolutely plan to return and try different experiences here! read more

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Sandbox VR is a fun interactive VR studio which you can sign up for with friends or solo for ~45 minutes of entertainment. Located on rock rose in the domain, the pink garage nearby is probably the easiest parking solution (free) and is a 5 - 10 minute walk from the garage. There's limited street side parking as well but they're usually occupied so make sure to account for some park and walk time depending on the time of your reservation. Sandbox has several game options than you can play and I think most of them can be up to 6 players in a single room. I played the Squid Games version and it started with a quick safety debriefing followed by about 40 minutes of VR play of multiple cute little mini games. I think we played about 5 mini games in total and the score for each player was recorded per game to arrive and the final winning player (me, of course ;]). For those who haven't done a VR Interactive before, it is a cardio workout as you're dodging, running, crouching, and bumping into each other while navigating each stage so dress comfortably! The staff was extremely nice and helpful and the facilities were spacious and clean. Pricing is a bit on the higher end but that seems to be about the going rate for VR activities like this. They do offer you a discount if you sign up for another event after you finish one so if you know you want to come back, you can book another followup for 20% off. read more

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Although it was a fun experience overall (and a good exercise), we didn't get to play for at least 20 min after our scheduled time. The game itself was a tad buggy. The headset was pretty uncomfortable and kept moving around the whole time. At some point my (not sure about others) controller started glitching too and wouldn't do any damage in the game. Same happened with free hand that was supposed to be used for magic. It seemed to have partially stopped registering the movement at some point of the game. read more

Sandbox VR - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - Austin, Texas

My only regret is not coming sooner! It was a lot of fun and the 30 minutes don't go as quick as you'd think. They are thorough with instructions and the process is easy. I do recommend to book in advance as we didn't so we had a bit of waiting time, but not awful considering we did not book in advance. They also send videos after of your "performance" which was pretty cool to have. read more

I loved our experience here :) It is such a fun afternoon activity to do with friends. We did the Seekers of the Shard: Dragonfire Experience and it was magical and realistic. You can pick your character and weapon to come alive as. It was $225 for 4 people, and a 30 minute long session. The person helping us out was so unenthusiastic but I thought it was kind of hilarious - like he's asking you whether you want to be the ice sword warrior or the huntress with the magical bow in a dead pan voice funny. The videos they provide you afterwards are so fun! I wish they had a subscription service or something because this is absolutely something I could see myself doing once a month or something. Just do it! read more

Sandbox VR - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - Austin, Texas

So fun! We had a blast and 30 minutes is just enough. The video after make it so worth it. We would love to go back. read more

My wife and I took our son here for his birthday. It was just the three of us playing together. I thought that was cool we didn't have to play with other people we didn't know. Follow the staff's instructions and you will be okay. We heard a lot of screaming and laughing. I wasn't sure about the screaming part but I am sure whatever game they were playing felt life like. The wait for us was about 20 minutes even though we're told about 35 minutes. It's a lot of fun, but it is expensive. But like my wife safe for the amount of money we would have spent on hosting at our home with a cookout it would have been the same. I definitely recommend this place. That parking garage near this place is was impossible for us to find parking. The red parking garage was just the same but it was a busy weekend for the domain. So we chose the blue parking garage and there was plentiful of parking spaces there. They will sit you down when you're finished and you will get to watch your game both in live view and game mode. For our birthday boy, they gave him a virtual cakes and water guns for us to celebrate. read more

If you're putting in an address for your GPS or rideshare, your best shot is to use Kung Fu Saloon Lyft drop-off location in the Domain/Rose Rock area. We didn't do this and used the Esperanza location and got super lost! A fun and cool activity to do while you're in Austin - VR games that are super immersive and all-ages friendly. Regardless of your athletic background, the games are accessible and fun for all types. It's a busy location (especially on the weekends), but there are luckily plenty of time spots if you're trying to squeeze in some fun w/ friends. Even if you don't book a private party, they'll try and accommodate if you show up well enough in advance. Prices are a bit high on the weekends, but it's still fun as a treat. The equipment had some issues - some of the vests had malfunctioning feedback/vibration devices, some of the guns/weapons would not register or were inaccurate on the game, and there were definitely some concerns about hygiene/cleaning of the equipment in between uses. You will definitely sweat playing these games (there are large fans to help with this), so come dressed cool and light. Overall, recommended. read more

We played the Squid Game experience, and the game itself was amazing it totally blew away my expectations! Unfortunately, the staff was very impolite. Despite booking a birthday reservation days in advance, no one even said happy birthday to my son. The whole experience felt rushed and not welcoming at all. For the price, I expected much better manners and customer service. We still had a lot of fun with the game, but good service would have made it perfect. Sadly, we won't be coming back. read more

If you're looking for a family fun night out this is the place to come! It's easy to schedule online. We never experienced VR before so we were so excited! We chose dead Deadwood Valley and we didn't expect heart-racing fun. It was a good experience! It's amazing how real it feels! The staff were so friendly and helpful with everything they walked us through it all. We most definitely want to come back and try squid games and the other games. read more

Took my family twice: first for Squid Games then recently for Stranger Things. Our experiences couldn't have been more different. Our first visit was great, the check-in process was smooth, and the gameplay was fun. The recent visit staff was lackluster as if they didn't want to be there, but worse, our equipment malfunctioned too many times during gameplay. You get immersed in a VR world, it's disappointing to stop for technical issues... read more

Really cool and responsive game. Easy check in and setup. Clean space with super friendly staff. Adrianna was great and fixed our arm sensors when they were falling off bc we were trying to avoid the zombies so much. read more

An experience that you should try at least once! Fun VR games that you can play with up to six friends at once. We opted to play the newly Squid Games version with six people. I felt like the room was a bit small for the activities we had to but overall the experience was trippy, and fun. Kinda neat how VR can mess with your sense of balance, and perspective. I do think Sandbox is a bit expensive for what it is, and it is a time commitment to have to sign in, put on/take off gear, and instructional videos. read more

Sandbox VR - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Saw an advertisement on FB and ended up going here. Booked for like a 3 pm for 2 ppl and did Seekers of the Shards I believe. Was about 30 minutes of gameplay and before playing I thought that was short, but after playing it felt like a decent amount of time. They even sent a video of us playing. It was a compilation of what we looked like in real time and then what we saw in the game. We got the package with the Japanese treats in it. Honestly don't think it's worth the price. I think total we paid somewhere like $200. What ever the elite snack box was plus 2 people playing. All in all it was a good time and experience. Would recommend trying. read more

My boyfriend really loves VR and I enjoy killing a zombie here and there, so we decided to check out Sandbox VR before catching our flight back to NYC. This location is in the Domain in Austin. It is a good location as it is on one of the streets with a ton of food options for after. We were the only people here haha it was a funny experience as we went on a tuesday at like 10:45 am, we did the zombie valley one. It was INTENSE since it was just the two of us. I had such a fun time though - I think it would have been easier with a full team of 6 people, but my bf and I had a blast. It was really cool to see our video afterwards. I can't wait to go back the next time we are in Austin! read more

Took my 8- and 9-year-old boys to the Sandbox VR location at the Domain today, and unfortunately it was not a good experience. They asked for assistance multiple times but continued to have issues with the equipment and overall gameplay throughout the session. For $120 for 30 minutes, this level of experience is unacceptable. Would not recommend. read more

Randomly dropped in for a fun VR time Wednesday night and Malcom took care of us amazingly playing the pirate game! Tons of great games to break the ice or just catch up with friends and a fun workout to boot! We didn't realize you couldn't just walk in and quickly reserved a spot online for our personal game session! Up to 6 for a party makes it extra fun. I enjoyed how much more spacious and interactive Sandbox VR has to play with props wise as controllers and being with your party, I would definitely have friends and coworkers get together to do a fun shindig at this space. Fans will help cool you down so I recommend wearing breathable material so you can make sure you get the right clothes out as you will break a sweat. I thank Malcom for such a fun evening and can't wait to be back :) read more

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We went with a bunch of friends and had a great time! Squid game seems to be the latest addition, and is a little different from the other versions. Highly recommend it! read more

Was soooo dope! It was seamless to get up and running , the staff was friendly and informative. My main gripe is that there needs to be more "representation" as it was mainly white people to select as your VR self. That needs to change. Other than that, it was fun, engaging and want to do it again. read more

Sandbox VR - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came by this place which is located at the Domain and I had no idea what this was other than some VR gaming place. The guy asked us if we had a reservation which we obviously did not so asked when was the next drop in and he told us in about 40 minutes. We basically had 40 minutes to understand what this was so I peeked into the rooms and saw blank walls with some fans mounted so that gave me some insight that it would be either some windy location or some skydiving episodes. In less than 10 minutes the guy told us he had a room open up and if we wanted to play now. Without hesitation we did. Thinking this was a glorified laser tag game, I thought there would be other people we would play against but nope it was just us which made me feel better during these Covid times (which apparently people in Austin doesn't seem to acknowledge as I've noticed less than 5% of people wear masks in public). I wouldn't have felt comfortable if i was in a small room with unfamiliar people huffing and puffing next to me. We proceeded to don the wrist and ankle sensors, vest, and helmet with attached microphone so your partner can hear you like firefighters or other rescue personnel. The guy recommended we play Deadwood Mansion which he said was the most popular game BY FAR. During the game, we did bump into each other a few times which freaked us out since we didn't know if it was a real sensation or virtual. I mean during gameplay you are totally immersed into this transformed world so when these worlds collide, you have to be able to differentiate real vs artificially fabricated. And since you do physically move around in the room and shoot, it can make you get a bit sweaty and I definitely felt that. I found out afterwards that the staff will take some videos of you during gameplay so don't do anything foolish like whimper like a baby or lay on the floor in your fetal position when the zombies comes towards you. I found out later that I didn't have to come all the way to Austin to play this because Sandbox VR exists in the bay area in SF, San Ramon, and obviously San Mateo where the headquarters is located. Otherwise they have them in major cities also like Vegas, HK, Chicago, and will soon open in London and Toronto. read more

One of the best experiences, I've had in a while! Upon arrival, we were greeted with a warm welcome and asked to sign in. I immediately noticed how warm the facility was. We did Deadwood Valley! SO MUCH fun. Our game experience host Rushil added to the value of our experience. Rushil was incredible. very patient, friendly and explained everything in a clear and concise manner, and even joked with us a bit. Once we were all setup with our equipment; wrist, and ankle sensors and vest we were ready to head into our room for headsets, eye wear and weapons. We were in great hands and had an amazing time. My only woe was that it was incredibly hot. I wish that the fans in our room was on because we were all dripping with sweat after our game. There is a storage shelf in the room to keep your personal items while you have a great time! There are videos and photos captured of you in action during your gaming session and provided to you at the end which was a great highlight to the experience! I 10/10 recommend this especially for groups. But not to worry if you wanna do it solo, if you choose a game that others are doing and if there is room you'll be paired with them! Enjoy!! read more

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All Shooter games but my son and his three friends couldn't stop talking about his VR birthday. Sensors and cameras in the bays so play is untethered. Can get very loud, particularly when you have a bunch of girls shrieking at the top of their lungs in the adjacent bay but my son's party wasn't phased. Said they thought it was background FX for their zombie shootout read more

Sandbox VR - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Soo amazing that we came back the next day before we went to the airport. We did Deadwood Mansion and Deadwood Phobia and both were so much fun! We had Kye check us in and he was very nice and explained everything. We didn't make a reservation and just walked in and it was an amazing experience ! read more

Yoooooo....so first off I am an AVID Gamer! I own 3 platforms and have all of the accessories with them so of course VR is a part of my gameroom! Father's Day arrives and my much better half decided Sandbox VR was the place to go!....and as always she was right! It's right in the Domaine and a very important aspect...the air conditioning was perfectly set lol...a very important point here! 1 The staff was soooo flippin' awesome...we selected Deadwood Mansion as our game and my daughter got a bit scared and the staff was totally supportive and helped her get out and then talked to her about alternatives for next time..this was driven by CeeCee (I believe that was her name) she was awesome 2 the over all experience was dope AF working as a team made the experience all the better! The length of play is all up to you....gotta be good and execute a strategy 3 take note...wearing light weight clothing is advised...your adrenaline will be topped out! Communicate with your team members ahead of time...like right before the game starts...lastly...just have fun because that's what this place specializes in! We will be back often! read more

Sandbox VR - Getting set for the game! - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have been here a few times and had great experiences. Unfortunately, this time was not the greatest. I was very excited to participate in Squid Games. For whatever reason, there were many glitches in the game causing it to pause several times. The pauses made the game not as much fun as I am sure can be. We also started about an hour after the reserved time. With the late start and glitches, we were there much longer than anticipated. Hopefully this was a one-off experience. read more

This place was too fan! Not to mention, I got one hell of a workout to train a Dodge all those bullets in that far cry game. 10/10!! read more

Loved it, I went with a few friends and we honestly had such a blast I couldn't recommend it more. Staff were chill and really helpful. They had a lot you could do, so ill most certainly be going back again to try more. read more

We had a fantastic experience at sandbox VR, here's why: Private game: although it was only two of us, we get to reserve the room to ourselves without extra fee. Accurate sensor: besides a gun, I also used a shield in the game which is based on my hand gestures. The sensor is very sensitive and accurate. It makes me feel like I'm really using an actual shield to do all sorts of stuffs. Great visual: I was screaming a lot during the game because sometimes it's a little too overwhelming seeing that many monsters attacking at the same time. But that's what makes the adrenaline flow!! Sound: I know someone commented that you can hear other players yelling in other games. I was concerned about that at first because when we arrived we can hear two other players yelling in another other room very clearly, however once we put the headsets on, they were able to cancel all the noises! So if yours don't it, check with your guide for another set! Beginner friendly: I normally don't play any video games, this experience was more for my boyfriend. I was slightly concerned about being bad at playing the game. But the game design compensated that: it was easy to catch on and hard to fail. For those more competitive players, they do have a score board at the end where they list everyone's performances and choose the MVP of the day. When we came out of the game, we looked like we just got out from a roller coaster. It was a BLAST!!! read more

Sandbox VR - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is such a cool concept! I give it 5 stars for the customer service and creativity. However the one star missing is from the technical difficulties my boyfriend experienced... The VR wouldn't align properly with his field of vision and Diana (who was amazing!) tried her best to help him. At some point he gave up and just continued on with playing (got a big headache after). At first we though $50 for 30 minutes, a bit short? Not at all! Trust me 30 minutes felt like forever in the Deadwood Mansion. By the end of it, my boyfriend and I were huffing and puffing sweating like crazy! It was more than enough, but unfortunately we ended up both getting motion sickness. Overall, it was a great experience and we're definitely coming back. I love that they give you a little video at the end that goes back and forth between what's happening in person and the game play. Majority of our video was me screaming whenever the zombies got close haha. Really cool experience and it felt more real the longer we played! read more

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TERRIBLE SOUND. I never write reviews, But this experience was SERIOUSLY LACKING. This is my 3rd visit, first 2 were at the temporary, smaller location across the street. This location is larger but WORSE in many ways. Let me explain: Prices increased from $40 to $45 per person. Small location had 3 people in the lobby, ready to help guests...This location had NO ONE in the lobby to help us. There were several workers who made eye contact with us, but were too busy helping guests in other rooms...so they would quickly scamper away..too busy to even acknowledge us. So after checking ourselves in via their touch screens, we walked around aimlessly looking for the bathrooms...which we never found. So we ventured across the street to a restaurant for that. However, by far the most ANNOYING aspect of the experience was the TERRIBLE SOUND in this venue! Concrete floors, tall ceilings, and a large open environment, basically the WORST design for sound. Each "room" was constructed with scaffolding with no ceiling, and no doors to close..so these areas are more like sections, NOT separate normal rooms. This causes HUGE SOUND PROBLEMS. i.e. You can hear ALL the other guests shouting/screaming/talking in ALL THE OTHER ROOMS. This interferes with YOUR VR experience, when you're trying to listen to what the game is telling/instructing you but all you can hear is the people screaming in the next room! So annoying! Basically, YOU CAN'T HEAR ANYTHING clearly because your headset volume is too low, and the noise pollution outside is too loud. They REALLY need to invest in acoustic panels on their walls & ceiling and/or build separate CLOSED rooms with thick walls and heavy doors you can close to BLOCK NOISE from the other rooms! Also, when our experience was over, the small location used to share behind the scenes photos and videos with us, in addition to the "trailer" of our experience...at this location, they ONLY give you the trailer, and it takes forever to download to your phone because of their slow wifi. Overall, the sound alone and poor customer service makes me never want to go back here. They have some serious issues they need to fix if this company plans to be in the VR business long term. SOUND is half the experience and they've completely ignored it. They just want to shuttle you in like cattle, do your game, then leave and let the next people play. Really disappointed. Stay at home and try VR in your living room, it'll probably be a much better experience and you'll save the $45 per person. Sandbox VR...get your act together. read more

Sandbox VR - Looks nice. Sounds Terrible. - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came as a group of three, and this our first experience with VR. Reserving a spot online went smoothly. They recommend arriving early to go through the setup process, and if you're not familiar with the Domain, I would set aside extra time to park in the garages and walk over. The staff was excellent, informative, and friendly. We were all a bit nervous, but they were good at getting us excited for the experience. For those with glasses, you can't wear them under the VR headgear, but they provide lens inserts from -2 to -7. The game we chose was Deadwood Mansion (the zombie one). The overall experience was super exciting, fun, and trippy. No experiences with motion sickness either. The games and the suits you wear really do draw you in and immerse you into the environment. Even though our group didn't move around too much (mostly turning in place), my heart was for sure racing. I would definitely do this again. At the end, they show you a summary of how you did and some in game and real life pictures and videos, all of which are also emailed to each player afterwards. read more

Awesome experience with the family! The kids and adults enjoyed it. Michael was very helpful and explained everything that was going to take place. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time. Definitely worth the visit! We did the Deadwood Mansion scene! Be ready to scream and have fun! read more

Sandbox VR - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of the most immersive VR experiences I've had located snuggly in the domain. I came here with a friend to try this out since neither of us had. I will say assuredly, depending on your game, the scares maybe virtual, but the fun and excitement is certainly real. Atmosphere: The overall place does feel like something futuristic, from the design of the rooms to the equipment setup. It certainly makes for something unfamiliar but intriguing to those whom are curious. Game: Now for the real star of the show, the games themselves can vary in experience but the ones my friend and I chose certainly got the heart pumping. I believe it was called Haunted Manor...the one with zombies. Hey it was October so had to go all the way. I really enjoyed it myself, even being an avid video gamer, I still found certain elements exciting and different. The suits, guns, and feedback you receive from the VR makes it all the better and really takes you away from the world you were in. Added bonus for adding small props like wind to make it feel even more authentic. Can't say much more about the game itself without giving spoilers, but I will say that experience may vary depending on the game chosen and players skill. Even though my party passed I would still easily pick this or another game up to try again. Service: Service is overall very friendly, although I do want to add that they must run a tight ship due to the timing of the games for reserved parties to get the full experience. So if you have a reservation for 2 PM for example, please be sure to arrive no later than 2 PM. My party initially was about 10 minutes late but due to the nature of the experience they offer we had to reschedule. With that said the service is very friendly and helpful in trying to accommodate with what they have. Overall, I really enjoyed my time here with this very different take on a VR experience that you don't often get without highly specialized equipment. I only wish that session times were a bit longer as the excitement left me wanting more and that they had options for single players. With that said though if I have a party or friends interested, I'd be more than happy to recommend this place. read more

Very, very cool. A friend and I dropped in and played Deadwood Mansion. Rushil did a great job welcoming us, getting us suited up and setting expectations. The game involves a lot more movement than I was expecting, I think the space is perfect for 2 or 3 people to move freely without bumping into each other. There are way, way more interactive elements than I was expecting! Definitely fun, only reason it's not 5 stars is due to expense. Depending on which experience you select, it'll last 30-40 minutes, so you're paying about $2/min, which is a little steep. Overall, a superb, unique experience! read more

I went here twice as part of a team event. We opted for Deadwood valley. We were a group of 6 which is the maximum capacity for that game. This was my first time trying an immersive VR game, so I had no idea what to expect. If you are in the same boat, here is how it goes - When you arrive, you sign up and fill up a few forms on the iPads at the entrance. Everyone in the group needs to sign up. We were all adults, so not sure about the sign up process for kids. Then they take your group to an area next to your game room. They give you a brief overview and ask you to wear a few bands with sensors on your wrist and legs. Then you wear a vest. Then you select weapons of your choice. Then they take you to the actual game room. You stand in a big are which was enough roomy for 6 people. They also have cubbies to keep your stuff. Then they give you headset and goggles. I wear glasses and the goggles fit well over my glasses. Then they give VR guns. Once everyone is geared up, the game starts. In game experience was amazing. It feels very realistic. I even took two steps back when the zombie dogs were trying to attack me. You can raise hand to ask in game help from your assistance ( real person). After the game they take off the gear and suggest to go back to the previous area. There our assistance showed us some in game photos and videos. They also email you the videos. It was the best VR experience ever. Malcom was helping us during this session and he did a great job throughout. The second time experience was a little different for the same game. We had different assistance. While he more thoroughly checked our gear, he assigned the weapons without letting us choose. And the worst part was the game crashed towards the end of it. They tried fixing it for 5 minutes but couldn't. So no photos or videos and no satisfaction of completing the game. Our assistance offered us a complementary reschedule but as most of the participants were from out of town, we couldn't. Overall it was the best, very realistic and most immersive VR experience. The staff is friendly and helpful. It is a little expensive ($50 per person in December 2022) but I felt it was worth it for the whole experience. Tip: Everyone was sweating a lot after the game. So wear clothes accordingly. read more

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10/10 one of the coolest things I've ever done, but couldn't do it every day! Warning: if you are scared easily, have motion sickness, vertigo, etc even remotely close DONT do it. If you're an adventurous person and just want to have some nerdy gamer fun- worth every penny. Arm bands, foot bands, backpacks, vests, guns, headsets, vibrations and blood splatter! All sensory feelings are firing and it really does feel like you're being chased by zombies or getting flown into outer space by a rocket. You really have to experience for yourself! read more

Sandbox VR - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Buggy the whole time. Barely played for 8-10 minutes out of a 30 minute game. Do not go here. You'll be better off anywhere else.

Decent, was hoping for much more though. The game was littered with lags and the guns were slow, inaccurate, froze up, just plain sloppy. By the time you can shoot the zombies are already on your back. My oculus at home is better than this game. Which by the way costs less than we paid to have 5 people play tonight.Great concept, but missed the mark in my opinion. Would definitely not return for the price we paid to fumble around with pathetic responsive guns for 40 minutes. Too bad to, was really hoping for a great VR experience. read more