About Sandbox VR
An immersive, full-body VR experience featuring physical gear like haptic jackets and sensors, special effects, and popular game titles like Squid Game and Deadwood Phobia, complete with video souvenirs of your session.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with teens looking for a highly interactive group activityFirst-time VR players wanting a guided experienceFans of cooperative shooter or survival gamesTeens and older children capable of wearing heavy VR gear and handling mildly scary themes like zombies
Why families love it
- Immersive physical sensations including reloading weapons, reviving teammates, and physical movement
- Full-body VR gear setup including haptic jackets and sensors
- Two complimentary downloadable videos of your group's gameplay
- Popular and engaging game themes like Squid Game and zombie-themed Deadwood Phobia
- Attentive and helpful staff who guide players through setup and gameplay
- Haptic jackets and full-body sensors for high immersion
Insider tips
- Be prepared for about 30 minutes of active gameplay
- Download the two free videos provided after the game to watch your group's funny reactions
- If you have dust allergies, be aware that the special-effect fans may blow dust
Good to know before you go
- Those with severe dust allergies or sensitivity to blowing dust
- Dusty special-effect fans in the game rooms that blow dust during play
- Value
- The experience includes a 30-minute immersive play session, full gear setup, dedicated staff hosting, and two free downloadable souvenir videos of your group.
- Accessibility
- Requires physical mobility for walking, aiming, reloading, and reviving teammates
- Safety
- Staff-assisted fitting of sensors and VR gear to ensure a secure setup
What parents say
"We had a FANTASTIC experience at Sandbox VR in Mission Valley. We played Deadwood PHOBIA and LOVED IT! The staff team were all great, they made checking in easy and provided clear instructions for getting all the sensors and gear set up. The VR experience was a lot of fun, and all the staff did a great job of ensuring that we had a good experience. All the staff members who were there that day were fantastic, and Kevin was also very helpful. We would highly recommend that you check out a Sandbox VR experience. We are already planning our next visit. Returned for our second visit, this time we "
4 weeks ago
"We went as a group of four to play the zombie game at Sandbox VR San Diego, and let me tell you this was one of the funniest and coolest experiences I've ever had. From the moment we suited up with the VR gear and jackets, it felt incredibly real. The sensation of reloading your weapon, reviving your teammates, and physically moving through the game makes it way more immersive than anything I've tried before. The visuals were super realistic, and the whole setup just pulls you into the game world. The staff were awesome super friendly, helpful, and made sure everything ran smoothly from start"
a week ago
"The Squid Game VR experience was SO MUCH FUN even though I died 415 times and lost (again). Also Vi was an awesome host. ❌ gang for life."
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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