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    Shannon P.

    Yelp Elite event last night! The staff at Sandbox VR was very friendly and welcoming. Explaining directions well and were personable. The Squid Game was very fun and included three mini games. Very engaging and we moved around a lot! My only gripe is the visuals were a little blurry. I had to have my mask on at the perfect spot to see clearly. Others in my group had similar issues. Not sure if this is a common VR problem or Squid Game problem. Overall I'd love to come back and try another game! Would recommend for a birthday party or younger team outing!

    Marquese C.

    This place is such a fun time. We played zombies and this was such a life lol experience. The virtual reality made it seem so real. We played with 4 members on one team and got a good workout in as well. The staff/team members here really take pride in what they do. Demetrius was very professional and accommodating explaining how things would run during our experience. I'll be back to try stranger things and you all should come experience Sandbox VR.

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    Danessa L.

    Way more fun than I expected, I totally underestimated the virtual experience. It's well worth it to be an actual participant in Squid Games (of which I am a huge fan), and they rotate/change up games from time to time! Don't worry, they sanitize their equipment very well, every 40 minutes! Rayyan and Maddy will take good care of you, I recommend to try at least once.

    It was a great experience, our host Jammal was extremely helpful here
    Andrea R.

    YES! It's a great experience! I'll do it again, Great vibe, the games are great, good quality I really wanted the Guns to feel heavier but dude it's a great experience you almost feel there The staff extremely nice, (Jamal) was friendly, helpful , and on point! The place clean, and in great condition The souvenirs were great! 5/5!

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    Juan V.

    I am all about reality but there is a dimension of virtual reality that exists and I am all about the future and embracing the many different technologies. The Sandbox VR in downtown San Francisco attached to the Four Seasons Hotel on Market street is the spot for HTC introduce their new VR headset which is going to be the new normal headset across the different Sandbox VR locations. It was good to learn the different use cases for virtual reality today and in the future . It was a fun event especially when the Press Club offered an open bar of wine and there was all you can eat Shake Shack. I first tried the tasty cheese burger and with the red wine it is a good combination . Then there was the crispy chicken sandwich from Shake Shack which was delicious along with the chicken nuggets. I then put on the VR set on and it was a game of the Squid Games and it was fun to compete with everyone within the group. The head set felt comfortable and was easy to navigate. Playing the game felt as I was a participant in the real Squid Games. The audio and visuals were stimulating .This Sandbox VR location does offer different virtual reality activities and games . Shout out to the HTC team along with Sandbox VR team in San Francisco and San Mateo for hosting this fun event . I enjoyed the interactive experience. Sandbox VR has games which you can virtually experience in a simulation The virtual reality experience enhances the audio and visual stimulation

    Bianca E.

    It was amazing my sister and her boyfriend and my other sister's husband and my dad played the game and they had fun. But they wanted to come back again three times

    Nirsh A.

    This was my first time doing VR and it was honestly such a fun experience. All the staff was so friendly and helpful in explaining the process and getting us all geared up. If you have not done VR before I would highly recommend as it's such a unique experience. Go fight some zombies!

    Nicole P.

    If you love video games, welcome to the next level! This fully immersive virtual reality experience is great for those with a competitive spirit. With a variety of games to choose from, you're bound to find something really great! All the games are fun, but Deadwood Mansion and Squid Games are our favorite. The game masters are very helpful and can answer any questions for you and for those who might be a little nervous, all you have to do is raise your hand and someone will come help. Great place for groups!

    The game that I chose to play
    Yolanda M.

    It was my birthday and I picked deadwood fighting zombies. It was the best birthday ever. It seems so real. The staff was amazing. The place was clean. I had never experienced anything like that before in my life and I turned 60 and it was knocked off my bucket list and if anyone wants to have a fun, adrenaline field daythis is a place to go there's parking and there's other places to go and eat around the area, best birthday ever

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    Laura O.

    This was my first VR activity with my husband. Definitely a great bonding activity and worth the money. Veo was patient and kind. He explained everything to us in detailed and I never felt rushed. I would definitely come again to this location just for their customer service. Thank you!

    Reeven S.

    Sandbox VR was my first VR experience ever and it was definitely such a cool and unique activity to do. As someone who played a lot of video games in my childhood, the immersive experience was definitely fascinating (and scary!). My friends and I did the Deadwood Valley (zombies) game mode and I had a lot of fun. The game itself can be pretty challenging so there are times when your movement is crucial - meaning that the VR experience truly felt very immersive and engaging. We booked this place ahead of time, but I don't think they receive that many customers to the point where you cannot find any available slots. We signed waivers in the beginning and were taken to the first floor to set up our gear. We also had to come up with a team name (prepare ahead of time!). We each picked our weapons (machine guns, pistols, etc). The entire experience was about 30 minutes which seemed short, but I think it's just the right amount of time since it can be tiring. Despite having great customer service and an overall fun experience, the 3-star rating is due to the fact that some of the weapons can be faulty, which can cause delays. There are also a few technical issues with the VR graphics where your characters may look like they're not positioned well (some characters appear to be sliding on the floor). I think the reason was that even a very small white/neon color on your clothing can cause distortion. We were not given a warning about this so just try to avoid wearing any white/neon colors (even small designs on shoes).

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    Christina T.

    I booked Sandbox VR for birthday and it was such a unique experience. I made a reservation days in advance but I would recommend at least 1-2 days before. I booked for a party of two and unfortunately had some young kids join us. To be fair, on the website there is an option to pay a premium price to guarantee a room alone. It felt a bit weird playing with strangers, especially with the age difference, but it didn't ruin the experience. I just wished the rooms were adult-only. We entered and the place was super clean and modern. They have you check in and sign a waiver before waiting for your room. We took an escalator downstairs and there were futuristic wristbands and ankle bands waiting for us. We chose our names, colors, weapons, and team name. I will note the staff was not friendly at all. While they did their job, there was no enthusiasm to add to the experience. The instructions at time were also vague so I do wish they added to that. The game itself was super fun. We got a heavy backpack, VR headset, headphones, and guns. The room wasn't big enough to run around in but it was big enough for some movement. We played the new zombie game and it was scary but interactive. I would recommend this to larger parties, perhaps for birthdays or team building experiences.

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    Super fun! I went there for my 18th birthday and had a great time. People were super welcoming and it was the perfect length!!

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    Ask the Community - Sandbox VR

    How to change the reservation? Is there a number to call or an email address that I reach out to?

    How's the parking?

    It's in downtown. You are park nearby the AMC

    Is proof of vaccination still required?

    No. When I was there, they didn't ask for vaccination card at all.

    Cual es el precio por niño y adulto?

    Adulto niño son $50

    Can an older sibling Over the age of 21 sign the waiver for a 17 and 14 year old?

    Yes

    How long do the experiences last?

    Hello! Our full experience is about an hour. It will take around 15 minutes to gear up and down for your group, 30 minutes gameplay, and 15 minutes to watch your post experience videos with your teammates.

    What's the max number of people for a single session?

    Each of the rooms hold 6 players max. The store has 4 rooms and can accommodate 24 players at any given time!

    Whats the price like?

    $48 per person

    How long is each experience?

    Hi Bryan, The overall experience from start of checking in and to watching your videos after… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Sandbox VR

    I had a blast playing the Deadwood Mansion and will definitely be back to play the other options.

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    Subpar Miniature Golf

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    Russian Hill, Fisherman's Wharf

    Fantastic location in the city to play Mini Golf . I read the previous reviews and saw why they…read morecould have a poor service experience. Fortunately for me, that was not the case. Fun times to play Mini rounds on could ambiance courses. Definitely recommend when you're in the city if you want an interactive outting.

    I had a subpar experience at subpar where we held a little boys birthday party. It all started out…read moreOK. We arrived and the young people running the place hosted our group the best they could. Most eye incredibly kind and the mini golf course looked really cool with all of the San Francisco landmarks built in. We had reserved a small narrow room with a lovely view of the bay. The room has one long table with chairs and nothing else in it. There was no place for gifts or for the cake, which was odd to me. We met with the host (who we later learned was the manager) and reviewed the schedule for our group. We had originally reserved the space from 2-4pm but paid for an additional half hour to extend the pay until 4:30pm. We planned to play mini golf first, then eat, then play in the arcade for the last half hour. We went over this schedule with our host when we first arrived and they confirmed our plan. The boys enjoyed the competition of mini golf and the food (chicken tenders, fries, veggie egg rolls, wings and mozzarella sticks) was perfect for that age group. Where everything went horribly wrong is when the boys tried to use their unlimited arcade play cards. We actually went to the arcade ahead of schedule just after 3:45 and their cards already didn't work. They read "low balance" and wouldn't operate games. We started collecting them and asking the staff for help to get them fixed. None of the staff understood what was wrong or how to fix it. After about 10 minutes of confusion someone got the manager, a young woman named Diana. She took the stack of non- working cards and said that she would fix it . She disappeared into a back room for about 15 minutes. We waited with the gaggle of impatient little boys surrounding us, wanting to get back to play. When she came back we were excited and hopeful that she had fixed the problem so we could get the last 10 minutes (at this point) of arcade play, but instead she came out with a print out of the email thread from a week prior showing where it said, in fine print, that game play would end at 4pm even though we had paid extra for the additional half hour. I was livid that this manager would rather waste more of our time -- that should have been a celebration -- waiting for her to print out and highlight the single line we should've remembered that our arcade play time would end at 4pm. Yes, we didn't read the fine print, but what really makes me angry about this situation is that we went over the schedule together at the start of the party and told her that we wouldn't even head towards the arcade until 4pm. That would've been the best time to remind someone that the arcade play ended at 4pm! Not when there is an rambunctious pack of 11 year old bouncing around the arcade and waiting for their arcade play cards. It blows my mind that she chose to print out the multi page email thread rather than just giving us another 15-20 minutes of game play. We all knew we had to leave at 4:30pm. It was a really awful way to end what should have been a fun party and left a really bitter taste in our mouths. I mentioned to the manager that she should consider updating the training so that all hosts understood they should review the schedule AND give reminders if there are any hard stops, and she rolled her eyes at me. That really showed me how much she did not care about customer service. Maybe she was having a hard day and we were the last straw, but it was a really awful experience and an awful way to end a day that should have been fun.

    Musee Mecanique - November 2023

    Musee Mecanique

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    Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach/Telegraph Hill

    Musée Mécanique is one of the most charming and unexpected stops near Fisherman's Wharf. I loved…read morethat it is not a "look but don't touch" museum. It is full of vintage coin-operated machines, mechanical games, arcade classics, fortune tellers, and old-school amusements that you can actually play. The mechanical horse, Pac-Man Pixel Bash, and the antique arcade displays made the whole place feel like a living time capsule. The history makes it even better. The collection traces back to Ed Zelinsky, who started collecting mechanical amusements as a child, and many pieces connect to San Francisco's old Playland-at-the-Beach era before the museum eventually moved to Fisherman's Wharf. Admission is free, but bring quarters or small bills because the fun is in trying the machines. It is nostalgic, quirky, affordable, and very San Francisco. A great stop for families, tourists, history lovers, arcade fans, or anyone who enjoys playful hidden gems.

    This place is fantastic. I have always had an interest in coin-operated machines and own a number…read moreof antique ones myself. They have a great selection spanning literally more than a century. My daughter does not have quite as much interest in coin ops; however, she loved it as well. Imagine a museum where you get to touch and play with essentially everything. I spent less than $10 there and had a blast. I highly recommend this place and want to visit again someday.

    Sandbox VR - virtualrealitycenters - Updated May 2026

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