Who would've thought you would get a work out in this VR setting!? Art was great to explain how it works and to get us fitted in our gears and "weapons." We were able to maneuver at ease after we were fitted. It's definitely an immersive experience! They're doing their pre opening prices at $28/person in February so jump in for a chance for a 30 min journey! We played two VR Games: Deadwood Mansion: story mode mission with zombies! UFL (Unbound Fighting League): fighting with your friends or significant other is hilarious! We can't wait to try the other games they offer! read more

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Went earlier this year as I was invited by my friend for his bachelor party. We arrived 3 minutes after our scheduled time. This was all paid and handled by my friend so I did not read about the shortened time via policy. However, when the manager was explaining this to our group, he was a complete ass hat/d-bag who was belittling us and making a bad reputation for this new establishment. I understand policy, but I don't understand why he had to be a condescending smart ass to us. Don't know if it's because we were non-white or young men but me and my friends did our best to bite our tongue and not push back. However I want to advise all current and future patrons that the manager is a dumbass when it comes to emotional intelligence. Hope you guys have the pleasure of not meeting the guy. Hope this review helps everyone and maybe change that dudes attitude. read more

To be fair, we were almost 10 minutes late to the scheduled time and were told we would lose 5 minutes of playtime. However our completion time was only 16 minutes, as the photo shows. It may have been because getting their equipment working properly took longer than it should have. The vest I was given didn't have the hardware to strap it in properly. So we had to wait for them to swap it and I had to reset my gear. Then at the start, my brother's visor wasn't showing anything. We had to wait for them again to fix that. The VR was really immersive, when it was working properly. About halfway in the experience my audio cut out and I couldn't hear any game sounds or my teammates. I had to remove one earmuff just so i could hear my team talk, and they couldn't hear me. This completely ruined the experience for me. But I'm glad everyone else could enjoy it. The bottom line is: for how expensive this 30 minute experience is, I expect a really great time and this failed. Especially because we paid almost 30 bucks for what ended up being just 16 minutes. I was told I'll be refunded for one of the four admissions (mine) but overall I am not happy with this place and do not recommend it. read more

Sandbox VR - We were told we'd lose 5 minutes for being late but the experience ended up giving only 16 minutes of playtime. - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - Austin, Texas

We tried the alien experience on a weekend. They gave very clear instructions and it was really fun and immersive. While you're playing, they take lots of pictures and videos for you in and out of game so it's really nice for memorykeeping. Would recommend! read more

Terrible customer service. Was interested in learning more and the guy in the front hardly mumbled and was not interested in helping us.

If you're looking for something different to do, this is a great experience. I have been 6 times not and have enjoyed myself every time. I have done all the experiences except the fighting one because I always come with the max group (6) and only two people fight at a time so you get to rest for the majority of the experience. My favorite is Star Trek because it has the most developed storyline. Second is the Amber Sky which I also think it the hardest. Third is Davy Jones and I also think this is a good starter one. It seems less intense that the others. My least favorite is the Deadwood Mansion. For all, come prepared for a workout and fund times. read more

Great time! I could spend all day there Great service Lennon was great Go there and have fun read more

I have been to two different Texas locations, and the one in Austin left a lot to be desired. First, they were almost 30 minutes behind my scheduled appointment time, which means they were not sticking to their grace period rule. Our equipment malfunctioned on one of our players. Third, I truly believe they ended our segment early to help pull in their delay. I say this, because it abruptly ended at the end. When watching the closing video, we had no interaction with staff...advising us to what we were doing, what to do next, or anything really. As much as you pay, one would expect a better experience. As I started this message, I have been to two...so knew something was really off on this day. I wanted to email my experience to the store, but there is no email on their website. read more

Deadwood Valley was a great experience for my husband and I. The only downside was the "technically difficulties" which delayed our start time and we did not received our full 30-40 mins of game time that we paid for. The staff was vague and our game host was even worse.. she was very rude and seemed like she did not want to be there. At the end of the game, she sled us the box to return the items and just walked off.. it was out first time, so we were unsure of the exiting steps.. or were we could see our post game videos. read more

Tay was our host, very kind and friendly. He was helpful during the entire process. Definitely will go again

Sandbox VR is a great way to hang with your pals and shoot aliens or fight pirates at the same time. The rooms are set up to give you a cool experience with sensors on your feet and hands as well as the helmet. And then you get a video clip emailed to you after. Great for birthdays and a fun new thing to try! read more

Sandbox VR - Phenomenal video quality in the experience. This photo is a blend of what we see and how someone in the room sees us. - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This was an absolute blast! We had seen this on YouTube at the beginning of Covid and wanted to give it a try and we were NOT disappointed! The location itself was really well done - it was spacious and felt very futuristic. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful from start to finish. We opted in on the zombie experience and no joke I was terrified! The gear itself was clean (they were taking extra care to sanitize everything in between guests). The rooms were for your group only so that also helped to maintain social distancing as well as keep the experience just focused on your group. I can get motion sickness from activities so I was worried about that but the staff helped to adjust the goggles and I didn't experience any of that. The zombie game WAS TERRIFYING! I was screaming throughout and my Apple Watch actually asked if I was exercising because my heart rate was so elevated (but I guess that's half the fun). Overall, the value for money was spot on $45/pp on the weekends seemed like a lot but the gameplay was long (20 minutes) and the experience was fantastic. After you finish the game you see videos and pictures of you in the game - it all is truly well done! We will absolutely be back! read more

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My group and myself had so much fun! We gone do it again. Sade and staff was very patient and helpful thanks! read more

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Before entering the game we were told this experience would change our lives. And honestly, it did. It was absolutely amazing in there! It was absolutely so much fun and I really enjoyed fighting my way through the game. We had done technical difficulties. Like it lagged for my partner. The image completely went off for me. But our guide, Seb was there to help us through it. I always thought since this experience was less than an hour long it wasn't worth the money. But believe me, I was very happy it wasn't an hour long. Maybe twenty or so minutes in I started to sweat from all the movement I was doing. I was swinging my sword around, reloading my gun, and running away from the bad guys wildly. And I'm a pretty fit person but I was already starting to feel tired. Everything looks and feels so real too! When you get attacked your vest vibrates so you really feel like you're getting attacked. The bad guys get closer. It's a lot in there!! The best part has to be the birthday celebration at the end. I went the day of my birthday and right after the experience there's a digital room that has cake and beautiful decorations. There's even a happy birthday song that I got to see myself dance to! I felt so incredibly special. It was icing on the cake for me. I loved the experience so much! I'm telling you guys if you're reading this you need to try it at least once. read more

Price is usually directly associated with quality and friends, you DO NOT get what you pay for here. Out of the gate, our host informed us that our space would be available in 10 minutes, and after waiting 30 minutes, we were finally fitted for our VR gear. Not a big deal, as we didn't have any other plans that day, but possibly a red flag? During the VR experience, we had to stop 3 separate times because the mics were malfunctioning with either volume or latency issues. The audio issues were never resolved, so we just decided to endure, and given that audio is an integral part of the "experience", frustration ensued. We finished the game, watched some highlights, and got the hell out of dodge. Look, to a non-gamer, the "experience" might be a slightly below average time for a slightly above average price, hence 2 stars instead of uno. That said, if you are a gamer who is reading this, just purchase the Meta Quest already. It's more fun and undoubtedly cheaper in the long run. Cheers. read more

Update 7/6/21 - So I've been back to Sandbox at least 6 times now. I still feel it's worth checking out. At $50/person it may seem steep - especially for only 30 mins of play but I've yet to regret going. So far I've done Amber Sky, Deadwood Mansion, Curse of Davy Jones and Star Trek: Discovery ( in order of favorite to least favorite - keep in mind I loved them all). There are some things I'd looks to see improved upon - none of these things should dissuade you from trying it out - the staff does everything they can to give you a great experience: * It would be great if they had a membership type option. Definitely something myself and friends would participate in if they had such an option. * They often have technical difficulties starting the game; sometimes audio, sometimes the weapons, sometimes the VR tracking of your avatar is a little off ( your arms or legs can get messed up). However, the staff ALWAYS works to get these issues fixed and you are never cheated of having a full experience. * The layout of the place has all the VR rooms in a fairly open floor plan - meaning there's 4 walls and two very large door openings - and no ceiling over the room ( other than the building's ceiling 12 feet in the air) - so you hear all the other customers in the other rooms. It can be very loud even with your headphones on - and the noise of other people yelling and reacting to their own game bleeds into your experience. It would be great if they improved the noise canceling of the headsets and added some type of sound deadening panels to the walls and hanging from the building ceiling to minimize the excess noise. * Virtually every time I have used the VR goggles I have had to ask them to clean the lenses because they have a streak or something on them. It distracts from the clarity of the video you are looking at. Again, the staff will immediately bring a wipe in and clean them up for you but it'd be nice if that was part of their normal maintenance between games - and if it is - they need to do a better job. The visual part is the biggest part of the experience imho and needs to be crystal clear for the best experience. * They haven't been open that long and the equipment is already beginning to wear. The vests are starting to tear in spots. I've had weapons / joysticks sort of break on me during a game ( didn't affect my playing other than I had to adjust to a joystick that's loose or a gun that's not triggering well). They need to stay on top of that. * Right now, it seems that all the data/updates for the VR is coming from Hong Kong. It'd be nice if they put some data centers closer to the country you are in to reduce latency and updating issues. Despite these observations, I still think this place is awesome and I HIGHLY recommend trying it out at least once. Felix the GM is dedicated to giving the customers the best experience. It's a lot of fun and quite a workout even though you are not really moving around much within the room. Give it a try - you won't be disappointed! read more

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We have done 2 office team events here and its so much fun! My team loves this place and always recommends it whenever we are planning out next outing. read more

Our experience here far exceeded any expectation i could ever had. It is Impossible to describe, you just have to experience it for yourself. Grab a couple of friends and check this out. It was $39 per person, and worth every penny. We did Deadwood Mansion, and will be back soon to try the rest. read more

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Very rude staff member with terrible social skills. I was one minute late to my party and they told me the game had already started and it was too late. I tried to ask questions and they just ignored me. read more

This was hands down one of the coolest experiences ever I have ever had. We did deadwood mansion and if you are questioning whether to go this or not-just do it! You won't regret it! read more

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Such a great experience to do with your friends. My girlies and I did this for my bachelorette trip and we had the most amazing time. Jakob, the employee who helped us, was so great and hyped us ladies up. Complimenting us saying we did better than most 1st timers. He was fantastic, the games are fantastic! Just keep in mind you've got a lotta gear and your running/moving, so dress accordingly! read more

Sandbox VR was such a cool and fun experience! We originally booked one session but ended up booking another right after because of how much fun it was. If you're looking for an action packed session, definitely try their zombie game. You wear full gear including a headset, wrist and ankle sensors, and a vest that imitates some of the reactions in the game giving you a fully immersed experience. read more

My husband and I went to the Sandbox Valentine's Day to fight zombies. It was an extremely pleasant experience. The host was very professional and amicable. The building is currently temporary, but it was well maintained. We had so much fun! We are definitely going back! read more

Super fun experience! The staff were all great. I believe their name was Maria. She was incredibly helpful and really made our first time excellent! The $2 off promo reeled us in to try out VR for the first time and the survey you take at the end for 20%off my next visit will definitely be put to use! My friends and I can't wait to go again and try out the other games! We HIGHLY recommend deadwood mansion! At the end they email you stats and videos/pictures of your experience and even a promotional like video! If you have an Apple device they're even able to airdrop it to you so you can get it instantly! After your session they have you pose for pictures and take you to the lobby to show your team yalls stats and then the promo videos made off your visit. It's a complete experience that's super fun even if you're not a huge gamer. read more

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I've gone to this VR place twice now and each time I'm having a blast! I've done the haunted mansion zombie one and then the alien robot one. Haunted zombie one by far my favorite! The VR is so amazing. You really do feel you are really shooting zombies and getting attacked by rats! You can have up to 6 people and during the game you can all talk to each other. For the zombie one you get to pick from different guns, pick the double pistol! The alien robot one you all have the same guns. At the end they send you a highlight video which is hilarious and if your staff is super nice they take photos of you during the game. It was my spouse's 30th birthday and they made a VR birthday celebration party with a cake! Instead of regular bullets we were able to shoot bubbles at the birthday boy. I can't recommend this place enough! The staff told us there is a second "episode" or whatever you call it to the zombie game coming out in summer. We will definitely be back to play it! read more

Sandbox VR - Our group of six doing the alien one - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - Austin, Texas

My boyfriend & I saw this on Twitter and made the drive over from San Antonio. It's safe to say that we were NOT disappointed! Francis & Curtis were so welcoming and very friendly, they're part of what made the experience so great. As for the actual VR part - it was so immersive and you almost forget where you are! We chose Deadwood Mansion and it was awesome! We didn't want the mission to end and would've kept on going all night if we could've! At the end of the experience, they send you all of the videos and pictures they took of you and even make you your own trailers with the footage. That was one of my favorite parts and a nice little memento of the night. We are definitely going back and bringing friends & family next time around! We need one of these in San Antonio! read more

Amazing place went with my family had the best time, just one thing they should add is monthly membership that would be great Sincerely bigboi_gustavo read more

IT WAS AMAZING 20/10 The worker there was amazing, cool, nice, and very informative, i'm pretty sure his name was Michael, the game was a 10/10 one of the best experiences ever. read more

First timers and we loved it! Staff was nice! Kelsey took great care of us here, took pictures for the group and made it a great experience! read more

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This place was an absolute BLAST. We played the Deadwood Mansion and there is literally no way you're not screaming while playing this. The haptic vest adds so much to the experience that you'll be jumping out of your skin. It's better than previous VR rooms we've tried because it's wireless, so you're not tripping over yourself, yet it feels very responsive. There is a lot of teamwork involved. For example, if one of you dies, the other has to come over and put a hand on the other to bring them back. We did just a duo, but can't wait to try it with a larger group. Our gamemaster was Jackson and he was fantastic right from the onset. Friendly, funny, and made sure we were informed and ready to roll. There is literally 100% chance we come back to try the other games. He also told us that they'll be upgrading the equipment soon and adding a sequel to the Deadwood Mansion, so I have no doubt we'll be trying that out. If you love a good VR experience, this is completely worth it. read more

Probably the most fun we've had in a while. The place was super dope, staff was nice, and Kelsey (Hoping I spelt it right) was a great host, making it really fun for us and direct with her instructions. Definitely will go again. read more

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OMGosh, this was THE BEST VR experience EVER!! Seriously, just go! You can thank me later. Don't believe me? Here's proof: I have three sons, 20, 17 and 15 who are all huge gamers. They are also typical brothers that harass each other and never agree on anything! Add that to hanging out with MOM (enter eye-roll here)...well you get the picture. When I suggested (forced?) we "do something as a family", their excitement was underwhelming to say the least. Here's a tip: Sandbox VR requests you show up 10 minutes prior to your scheduled time. I suggest you get there 20 minute prior so you can find parking! We arrived early, but I didn't even think about parking - doh! Being familiar with the Domain probably helps, but I'm not; the Sandbox team was so very gracious about the amount of time it took to find a parking spot. When I finally ran in, the 17 year old looking particularly annoyed, we were suited up, given a quick rundown of how things work, and our campaign began. We, meaning I, choose Deadwood Mansion - it was amazing!!! This was probably one of the first times the brothers worked together as a team; they even, almost, treated me as part of the team (more like dead weight LOL). Seriously, they were talking to each other, watching each others back, let me get eaten by zombies and laughed. Worth.every.penny!!! Going back isn't even a question, it's a WHEN?! Ricardo and the rest of the team were so great!! The pictures and videos were freaking awesome and we've watched them over and over, laughing. Earlier reviews were somewhat negative; I assure you all the kinks have been worked out and Sandbox VR is a stellar experience - even for three brothers and their mom. Looking forward to the new space being completed and returning to try out the other experiences!!! There needs to be a frequent player card or something ;) I'm pretty sure this is my new favorite place! read more

So much fun ! I've done many VR experiences and this one has topped it! My group did the Zombie Mansion ( must do !) I won't spoil it for you :) Francis and his team made the experience even more enjoyable with there positive energy and professional tech help. Can't wait to check out the other programs that they have running ! read more

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Absolutely loved this place. The entire staff is awesome, Curtis did a great job taking care of us. I was a bit nervous since this was my first VR experience but he was very helpful and put us at ease right away. We did the Amber Skye one and it was so much fun, even if you're a beginner and don't play a lot of video games it's super easy to pick up and definitely a must try!! My only regret is that we only booked one game, we'll be back back for and try all the other games soon!! read more

All of the employees were rude and talked in a degrading tone. Don't waste your money here unless you like to be treated with the worst customer service and your time wasted with all of the technical difficulties and rudeness. Worst experience ever DONT go here. read more

So fun! Went here with my husband and we chose the Deadwood Mansion option. Mario, our game host, did an awesome job and was very helpful with getting us set up. He also took photos of us while we were playing and showed us our trailer and scores after. The VR experience was the best one we've experienced so far. You can see all the movements of your fingers and limbs and taking down zombies as a team made for great amusement! Highly recommend! We'll defiantly be back to try Amber Sky soon! read more

This VR experience was really cool and wayyyyy better than I was expecting! If you are questioning if you should do this the answer is definitely yes!!!!! Felix was awesome and helped us the whole time with any questions we had. Made the entire experience smooth and exciting. Will definitely be back. read more

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Awesome experience! Try it if you want to do something new and exciting. I scheduled The Curse of Davy Jones for my group after seeing the good reviews. Also, kind of thought the zombie one might cause me anxiety. After getting advice from Felix, our coordinator, and some deliberation with my group we decided to go full adrenaline so we changed it to Deadwood Mansion/the zombie one. Supposedly the Davey Jones doesn't include double guns which means less scary. Lol Anyhow, it was so much fun!!! Can't wait to book Amber Sky next... Thanks to Felix for being awesome and helping us choose the best scene for our group! read more

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This was by far the best way to spend Valentine's Day which is also my husbands birthday. He said it was the best gift :) We played Deadwood Mansion and it was the perfect amount of heart racing fun with zombies! Thank you to staff member, that I'm sorry I didn't get the name of who squeezed us a reservation last minute, and of course to Sky and Artem for making sure we had a great experience in game... and snapped the best photos of us playing too!! Oh oh!!! And they made a trailer even if us playing and the in game footage, crazy cool!! I am sooooo happy this place opened just in time and so close to home. We can't wait to come back and try the rest of the games!! read more

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This VR place is something that we've been wanting to experience for a while. However, it was a bit disappointing. For the price that you pay to do this, you'd expect some top notch stuff but our experience had a lot of gear issues. It was a group of 5 of us and we all had some type of headphone/microphone issues. Some had low volume, some microphones didn't work, some couldn't hear others- one person actually couldn't hear anything at all. They just put the stuff on you and assume it works but our experience (and the experience of others) show otherwise. The weapons that they give you have buttons all over them and if you press one (at least in the zombie experience), it stops working. They don't let you hold the weapon beforehand so you can know how to hold it without accidentally pressing the buttons- especially when you don't get to hold it once your VR goggles are on. It took a while each time for them to come and reset the gun so you can continue playing- sometimes they had to pause the entire game. They were in their temporary location so that threw the whole vibe off (especially when you can hear the staff talking the whole time since its a small space) so hopefully their new location across the street fixes all these issues. read more