About Sandbox VR
Sandbox VR offers an immersive, full-body multiplayer virtual reality experience with haptic vests and motion-tracking gear, making it a highly active and memorable group activity, though it comes at a premium price point.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Teenage birthday partiesFamilies with teens looking for an active, high-tech cooperative experienceGroups of friends or visiting relatives seeking a unique thrillTeens (highly engaged, great for 13th birthday parties)Older Adults (may experience physical strain or neck aches from the headsets)
Why families love it
- Engaging and helpful staff who assist with equipment setup
- High-tech gear including haptic vests, wireless headsets, and motion-capture limb adapters
- Includes player statistics and three personalized highlight videos of the session
- Exciting cooperative game options like Deadwood Phobia, Deadwood Valley, and Squid Game
- Souvenir team highlight videos included with the booking
- Full-body motion tracking and haptic feedback vests
Insider tips
- Wear light, breathable clothing as you will sweat significantly during the 30-minute session
- Bring your own water to avoid high in-venue drink prices
- Be mindful of your physical surroundings to avoid bumping into teammates
- Look out for a 20% repeat booking discount offered after your session
Good to know before you go
- Budget-conscious family outings
- Families with very young children due to scary themes and heavy gear
- Individuals prone to neck strain or heavy physical exertion
- High pricing at $245 for a 30-minute session for a family of four
- Physical discomfort including overheating, sweating, and headset-induced neck or headaches for older adults
- Crowds
- Can feel crowded and noisy due to sound bleeding over from adjacent active game rooms
- Value
- $245 for a family of four for a 30-minute session. While it includes souvenir videos and stats, it is expensive compared to escape rooms or purchasing home VR systems like the Meta Quest.
- Food
- In-venue snacks and water are available for purchase but are highly marked up
- Accessibility
- Requires significant physical mobility, including standing, moving around, and kneeling while wearing heavy gear
- Safety
- Pre-game orientation session to explain equipment and movement boundaries
What parents say
"It's possible to love something without loving everything about it (like most relationships) or without loving the cost (like Disney World). That's how our family of four (parents and two teens) felt after playing Rebel Moon. We had an amazing time and talked about our 30 minutes of gameplay for at least an hour throughout the rest of the day. Is that worth the $245 for a public session? Maybe, maybe not. We're glad we had the opportunity to give it a go as a family event, and we even took advantage of the 20% discount for a repeat booking (but which won't be for another six months). We're Es"
a month ago
"We came here for my son’s 13th birthday and he loved it and so did all his friends. The staff was friendly and helpful putting on the equipment. I also appreciated that nothing felt rushed. They did Squid games and Deadwood Valley and had the best time! Thank you for a great experience!"
a month ago
"Zane was awesome! He explained everything and made sure our experience was great. Took my step kids there and We did dead wood phobia and had awesome time. Definitely will come back to try another VR experience"
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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