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    Immersive Gamebox

    4.6 (99 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Michael B.

    We had our son's 7th birthday party here and the kids loved it. None had been at Immersive Gamebox before. The staff was helpful and arranged for pizza delivery. We brought our own cake. Shamario the manager was very nice and professional. We want to go back and experience it ourselves with adult friends.

    Fun bunch
    Sha T.

    Looking for fun interactive games? Immersive Gamebox is your place. They offer tons of options for you and your bunch. While here I went with the squid game option. You go through a series of mini games to win money. (Not actual money) . Player with the most coins, wins. The time flys by because you'll be too busy laughing at all the antics. They do have additional games you can add onto your game package if you'd like to continue your fun! They do offer adult beverages if you'd to like indulge. Staff was knowledgeable and efficient. I'd definitely visit again for more fun!

    The Floor is Lava
    Katie C.

    What a fun experience! My sister-in-law and niece found this place and a group of five of us went. You get your own private glass game room with interactive walls, and you're able to choose from an assortment of different games you can play. You wear a visor with a sensor on it and move around the room and touch the walls as part of each game. We enjoyed the alien themed one that had a really great 80s soundtrack. We also did the floor is lava, which was really fun. They do have drinks available, which you can buy throughout the gaming and it's added to your tab at the end. This would be a great night out for a group of friends, both young or old. Highly recommended.

    Not a great image but sort of shows some of the fighting interaction. Here I've heroically downed a cartoon bad guy haha.
    Philip R.

    Much more fun than expected and engaging though out. Great for children or adults looking to try something different and not an escape room. When we first arrived 45 mins early to see if we could move our reservation back 30 mins to have lunch, watching a few other people in the Perspex boxes didnt look that appealing. First impressions don't always matter. The rooms are suitable for up to four people, include a baseball type hat that conducts and tracks your movement, while three walls are interactive. Drink holders, hooks for items you didn't leave in the free and lockable lockers and a very handy phone mount to record your activity. We experienced the Batman game and thoroughly enjoyed it. Takes a little getting used to but easy to pickup. You can even order drinks at a couple of moments in the game and the team will drop them off, adding them to your bill at the end.

    Sonia F.

    This was my first time visiting Immersive Gamebox, and it was a really fun experience! The atmosphere was pleasant, and the space was clean and well maintained. You play inside your own enclosed box, which blocks out sound from the neighboring rooms, so the experience feels focused and immersive. I also appreciated the locker provided to safely store personal belongings while playing. Overall, it was an enjoyable and unique activity perfect for friends, family, or even a creative date. Looking forward to coming back to try another game! Gina was great,she was pleasant great customer drive.

    Mitasha P.

    I did the Ghostbusters immersive game box. They let you use a locker to keep your belongings. They also serve drinks and food however, I highly suggest you get them before or after the game since everything is timed. The Ghostbusters game required a lot of movement between three different walls. I definitely broke a sweat playing this game. Immersive game box is a fun activity to do with friends, family or on a date night. they have other game themes, such as Squid Game and Tetris as well.

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    Aleena G.

    Loved this gaming spot! It's not everyday you get to participate in a kind of interactive gaming room. My friends and I played squid game for an hour and it was so much fun! The game is like inspired from the show and it is really really challenging. My friends also had a laugh and the staff were very sweet to us. I recommend friends and family to definitely do this experience. 10/10

    Marisa M.

    This is definitely a great idea for a business. We went on a Friday night and it was pretty crowded. I like how there are free lockers to store your stuff but they didn't have enough for every group, some groups were looking around and waiting for a locker to open. I didn't expect the staff to be so not involved and laid back, you have to guide yourself through all of this and take it upon yourself to ask questions. I'm used to other immersive experiences or escape type rooms that have a staff walk you through everything quickly before you start. It would have been nice if that was the case here, it was pretty chaotic when you walk in. There is really nothing high tech about this place, it's just four white walls and a projector and a camera. I was expecting more for $45 a person. Most groups where playing the IP games like black mirror, Tetris and squid game. Maybe we would have liked it more if we chose one of those. We did psychedelic mansion. I think it would have been better for a family. Also the headsets way down on your head and hurt towards the end of the game. We were all left branded with an indentation on our forehead. The graphics were pretty cool in the beginning in the intro but once you get into gameplay it was pretty basic. The word bomb game and the puzzle one were the most fun. I liked how pairs took turns to complete the game but they should have mixed up the pairs so you get to work with someone new each time. When you fail a game the SFX is so loud it blew my ear drums even though we had the setting down low. The games were very repetitive. When the hour was over it just stopped, no warning. We did have fun, but it wasn't the most fun we had at a game experience before. Maybe I was holding this place to too much high standards. You can purchase drinks and they will bring to your box but for 60 min I don't want to be distracted with a drink. Outside the boxes there are some tables and chairs and one bathroom in the back. Would I go again? No, unless it was a work expensed thing. It's just way too expensive for what you get. I rather stay at home and play my VR headset or another game with my friends.

    Jessie K.

    Very clever idea!! A surprisingly roomy venue. I would come here with friends for a birthday party or special occasion, but perhaps not something to do on a regular day. I will say that the prices are probably similar to how much going to a movie would cost, though, so it could be a worthy alternative on a rainy day. I was able to bring friends to this event through the Yelp elite promo and we did the black mirror and squid games activities. We also had a round of free drinks, which I'm not sure if that's standard. The space is probably best for a group of 4 in terms of how many people can comfortably fit in each box, even though you can have up to 6 ppl. The setup uses a head sensor (sensor that you wear like a hat), so you as a person act as the remote control rather than this being a VR experience. Basically the direction you walk in is the way to control your avatar. It should be noted that the volume is really loud at first, but there's a settings pad that you can touch to adjust. I saw a few reviews complaining about this, so I think it would be helpful to explain it to customers before they start. There are some levels that are single player (you have to go one at a time, which is another reason 4ppl max might be best) and others where you're on teams. It would be nice if you were able to pick the teams, though, or have them automatically switch every level. None of us had seen squid games but recognized the activities. Even so, it was still fun, although I think the optics of that one could make ppl a bit nauseous. There was one level (using the knife to trace shapes) that seemed a bit too sensitive and thus too hard to progress through. The black mirror games were really fun and not nauseating. My least favorite one was the level with the bouncing balls, though. One game is more than enough--I think doing the combo of two games could be a bit overkill/tiring after some time. Overall, glad I tried this, not sure I would come back as a daily activity but definitely would for a special event (similar to axe throwing perhaps)

    Christina W.

    This was such a fun activity for my friends and I! We went on a Saturday night and it was slightly busy but the staff was kind and accommodating. We choose to play the new Black Mirror game to see what careers we get. The games were on the easier side but still fun. We ended up getting first place and the staff congratulated us by giving us a free beverage of choice!

    Sahas G.

    Stopped by immersive Gamebox this Saturday with a group of six people to do the Squid Game-themed room. The room itself was surprisingly great - I had gone in with the expectation that it would be built for kids and as a result trivially easy, but in reality the mini games were challenging and very fun. I also completed the Black mirror careers room, which felt more consistent. Our visit was part of a Yelp event, which meant we each got a free drink as well. This was a great time, but I'd still consider the price for a bit steep. My biggest/only complaint is that the sensors seemed a bit too jumpy -- lots of rounds people couldn't even play since they got immediately eliminated due to the sensitivity of the headbands.

    Squid Games
    Vivienne C.

    I was hoping this place would be more like a VR center, but it turns out to be a kid version of that but it was still very fun! My friends and I decided to try the Squid Game option and it was very fun. The idea is that you put on these hats with motion detector sensors and you complete different challenges that also appear in Squid Games. Here are some of my favorite things from that experience: - I appreciate that the game was very easy to set up and maneuver around and we didn't need any help from the front desk which is nice. - I really liked the beginning challenges in this series, especially with Dalgona and Red Light Green Light as those were genuinely very difficult. - The idea of controlling the mouse on your head was also very different and I appreciate that it was very sensitive and accurate to your movement. - Something radically different than other experiences in New York as most of the time when you hang out with friends, at least for me, you're just constantly eating. - And of course, thank you for the free experience and free drink Yelp! Next time I come, I will come with a smaller group as I think 6 people didn't allow us to get enough of our own plays in.

    Yvonne D.

    Visited on a Friday night and had a reservation for 8:30pm. Ran a few minutes late but the staff was chill about it. We played the squid games and it was a cool experience. Your player in the game is controlled via headset and cameras in the room. All of the walls are touch screen which is cool. Would recommend for big groups, teens and kiddos!

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    Ask the Community - Immersive Gamebox

    What game would you recommend for 13-15 year olds? I worry some of the games will be too young.

    Our first recommendation to any newcomer is Alien Aptitude Test. While an hour does feel like 10 minutes in the gamebox, we do offer a 30 minute version as well. To book this you would need to make a booking with the "30 Minute Choose Later… Read more

    Is the minimum age just a guideline or a restriction? Thinking of bringing a 13 and 15 year old to Squid Games?

    Hi Flora! Thanks for the great question. While the minimum age listed is more of a guideline than a hard and fast rule, we usually don't recommend Squid Game to anyone under 16 due to the difficulty of the game. If you are still planning to have… Read more

    What kinds of drinks do they have in the fridge?

    Good question. We offer Coca Cola products like Coke, Dr. Pepper, Powerade, and even Sprite. As far… Read more

    Hello, does the facility accommodate for a group more than 6? Planning a birthday event for around 10 ppl and would ideally like to all be in the same game box.

    Hello! Great question. Our gameboxes only accommodate up to 6 people, but for bigger parties we just split them up into smaller groups in different gameboxes. If you’d like more info on party packages please contact us by emailing… Read more

    Is it okay for a party of 2?

    Hi Kiara! Great questions. All of our games are designed to accommodate a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 6 players, so a party of 2 is more than okay! Please let us know if you have any other questions.

    How many people can play at the same time?

    Hi Larry! 6 people can fit into one gamebox at a time. We hope this helped!

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    There were 6 games within the squid game and they were the games that were shown on the Netflix show.

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    Dave & Buster's New York City - Times Square

    Dave & Buster's New York City - Times Square

    2.7
    (1.1k reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    The Ultimate Father-Son Rescue Mission: Knicks, Nachos, and Tears…read more ​The Knicks are in the Finals, MSG is electric, but every sports bar turned us away because my boys aren't 21 yet. Pivot. We marched straight into Dave & Buster's in Times Square, and it was the best executive decision I've ever made. ​We didn't just eat; we conducted a tactical assault on the menu: ​Mountain O' Nachos: A literal geological formation of chicken, queso, guac, and jalapeños. We absolutely demolished it. ​Smokehouse BBQ Ribs & Wings: Fall-off-the-bone honey BBQ pork ribs and buffalo wings. Messy perfection. ​Chicken Alfredo: Seasoned chicken, mushrooms, and creamy linguine. Surprisingly great! ​Naked Wings & Fries: The perfect bar food with a 5-sauce dipping gauntlet. ​Brookie Sundae Tower: Warm, gooey brownie-cookies stacked with ice cream and caramel. My sons' absolute favorite. ​Between commercial breaks, we burned off our 4th-quarter anxiety dominating at Hot Shot Baseball. The atmosphere was electric, and our bartender, Malinda, was an absolute MVP keeping the vibes immaculate. ​Then, the final buzzer sounded. 58 years of heartbreak--OVER. ​I looked at my sons, looked at the strangers next to us, and the tough-guy facade completely shattered. We cried. We wept. I held my boys tight, tears streaming down our faces, blubbering right along with a room full of New Yorkers. ​We spilled out onto the neon-lit streets of Times Square, screaming our lungs out into the night to celebrate the end of the drought. Basketball is just a game, but sharing history, shedding tears, and hugging your kids while the city burns with joy? That is forever. ​NEW YORK FOREVER. WE BACK.

    Improved experience. Games are half off. Gets packed but tons to pick from…read more Takes forever to get an infinite play card and seemed overly complicated. Still a good time.

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    Coexist Gaming

    Coexist Gaming

    3.8
    (24 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    What I like about Coexist Gaming is that on an early Saturday afternoon, the place isn't packed…read more Later into the afternoon, the place slowly begins to fill up. The gaming stations conveniently have headphones, keyboards, and mouses for you with Steam pre-downloaded. One thing to note is that to borrow you headphones, you have to hand over a card at the front, which you get back once you return the headphones. Connecting the headphones to audio inputs/exports might take some troubleshooting with some computers. The ticket prices are a steal. You're greeted with a friendly face at the door, and they're helpful when answering any questions.

    This was my second (maybe third) visit to Coexist, and unfortunately, it has been a disappointment…read moreevery single time. Against my better judgment, I decided to give it one more shot and it just confirmed everything I already suspected. Total waste of money, it's not worth it. Most of the gaming systems have issues: the remotes are barely functional, some consoles aren't even fully set up, and a few aren't signed into accounts so you can't even play properly. The foosball table is completely broken, and the pool table is wobbly and unstable. The atmosphere is just as bad. There's no music playing, which makes the entire place feel dull and lifeless. The employees seem completely uninterested and not helpful at all -- whether it's empty or packed, the service and vibe don't get any better. When it's crowded, it's even worse because there's barely any space to move around or enjoy yourself. Bottom line: I won't be coming back. If you're looking for a better gaming spot, BrookLAN is miles ahead of this place.

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    Bowlero Times Square

    Bowlero Times Square

    3.1
    (639 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I came here recently with a Groupon for bowling and shoes for a party of 6, which made it very…read moreaffordable, but at the cost of not being able to make a reservation for a lane. Luckily we arrived early, but it was a bit upsetting that they couldn't provide an estimate of how long the wait might be, only a list of how long some other groups have currently waited, ranging up to 3 hours, which is a long time to spend wandering around Times Square waiting for a text. I also had some arcade credit from another Groupon, which we used to keep ourselves entertained for about 45 minutes during our wait. We were so happy when we finally got the text that it was our turn to bowl. It was a bit cramped at our area, not having quite enough space for everyone to sit comfortably or easily get from the seats to the bowling area without needing others to shift around.

    So I came back for my company's holiday party. It's a nice size space more than enough space for…read morea good time. I like to bowl so I spent most of my time there. Everything is automated so it was very easy to add names and just start bowling. The staff was good on the floor and the bar. Our company got open bar and food. All the food was cold. The selection of food was cold hard sandwich or something fried, the Bowlmor faults for the selection of items. Is there fault that everything was cold. There was a toss salad and chips/dips available. Overall I had fun and would come with friends.

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    Frames Bowling Lounge

    Frames Bowling Lounge

    3.9
    (1.3k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    Free WiFi
    Available by appointment

    Frames never disappoints, but Adam behind the bar is truly the reason this place feels like home…read more I've known him for about 5 years now and every single time I come in, he's on point. He never forgets my drink order, always makes sure everyone is taken care of, and somehow remembers EVERYONE'S order like it's second nature. His customer service is unmatched -- attentive, accommodating, professional, and genuinely kind. You can tell he takes pride in what he does and it completely changes the experience. Adam is not just an amazing bartender, he's an amazing human being. If you're going to Frames, make sure you stop by the front bar and see Adam. People like him are rare and definitely deserve recognition. Thank you for always making every visit a great one!

    Our CFO took us out for a summer event for the finance team here yesterday. I am going through a…read moremedical process so I am unable to drink the remainder of the month so I was a bit unsure how I will enjoy myself. However, I realized I was pretty fun without alcohol. To be fair, still prefer the booze, but health first. We got a package where we had two hours of bowling and a bit of karaoke. We got caesar salad, pigs in a blanket, nachos, and chicken tenders. All was good except the nachos. Skip it. After a game of bowling, some of us stayed and did some karaoke. Personally think this is a good place to bowl, sing, and do other things like pingpong and pool, but the location is not ideal. Port authority gets really sketchy after dark. Would not go out of my way seeking this place out.

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    Barcade

    Barcade

    3.6
    (525 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Barcade 148 W. 24th. St…read more New York, NY 10011 This is unique combination of a bar and arcade intertwined into a single venue, hence the name "Barcade." Adults can re-live their childhood memories while sipping cocktails. There is no cover charge, but all video game machines require non-refundable tokens. If you are planning to play for a while, purchase many coins because they will disappear fast. A majority of the games require 2-3 tokens. In order to be admitted entry, a photo ID is required. The bouncers at the door will inspect your bags for weapons and water bottles. Even bottled water isn't allowed into the bar, which is not fair because I always carry water while walking through the city. #barcade #barcadechelsea

    So fun and not very crowded, but not very friendly or welcoming. Unfortunately we had a bartender…read morethat wasn't so great, honestly he was rude and didn't take our correct food order. Food was good when the correct items came. On another note, we wanted to cut a cake and they charged us 5$ per plate to cut the cake. Ridiculous honestly. This is a drag if you want to bring a group of people with you. Tried to reach out for a private event and there were so many rules including minimum of 10 people, we had 8... so it's not very friendly for bigger groups and if you want to cut a cake at the establishment, they make it too complicated when you just want to hang out with friends, play games, eat and celebrate. What a drag, we came all the way from Connecticut, we much more preferred the one in New Haven.

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    RPM Underground

    RPM Underground

    4.0
    (139 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    I got turned onto this place by an instagram couple who features the parts of New York that feel…read moreold or forgotten, from a different time. RPM underground is that, in more ways than one. First, there is a record store on the first and second level, with tons of inventory from across the decades. I spent most of my time in the sorta-speakeasy-ish bar. Dark, retro. Drinks are pretty basic, but they have fun themes that go along with their karaoke setups. Bartenders were super nice and fun to talk to. The best part is I hit happy hour at just the right time and all my drinks were half price! They have a TON of karaoke rooms that you can rent out singularly or as a group. Prices vary, but you can hit karaoke happy hour and rent out a short time for yourself if you're just wanting to have some fun solo. Themes include superheroes, jazz, sunset blvd, the playboy room, adult movies of the 70s. There is something for everyone. It's off Times Square in midtown, so I don't hit this neighborhood often, but if you're in the area for a show, a great spot to grab a drink and kill some time before or after.

    3.5 My company had…read morethe second portion of our hood at party here. Everyone loves some semi-drunken karaoke; well maybe, not exactly drunken, when you're surrounded by colleagues. After we gave our coats, we were taken downstairs to a lower level, which had some private rooms, but we were taken to a private area that had a stage, some food that I'm saying the company paid for, and a bar. It seemed like a vintage retro bar, opposed to a karaoke place. I think an upgrade wouldn't hurt, but nonetheless, w all had a great time enjoying some tunes.

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    Space Ping Pong Lounge & Bar

    Space Ping Pong Lounge & Bar

    4.6
    (181 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    FUNNNNNN TIMESSSS Played beer pong and ping pong, chill…read morevibes all around. Great spot to hang with friends and just have fun.

    With the understanding that I'm definitely not the target demo for this place, this could have been…read moreworse. I came here for a work event in honor of a colleague's last day (who I suspect is VERY much the target demo) a few Tuesdays ago. My understanding is that we booked a 6pm to 8pm time slot, featuring an open bar - a cheaper open bar with house spirits, which is certainly what I would have emphasized to whomever had to review the bill later - and...ping pong. K-Town is only a few blocks from where we work, but it's JUST far enough where I rarely walk through it, and it also wasn't a huge destination when I was in college further downtown a little over 20 years ago. Seems edgy from my walks, particularly some of the divey restaurants, but there's probably a reason this might have literally been my debut in the neighborhood. Like nearby Five Iron Golf (and I'm guessing a lot of businesses in this area), Space Ping Pong requires you to go into a generic building lobby and take an elevator up to the actual establishment. I really don't remember this being a thing in literally any other NYC neighborhood but I'm open to feedback. There were employees downstairs - I think more so on behalf of the building overall versus specific businesses - that managed the influx of people and got them quickly onto the elevator and ultimately their destination. It was very blue in there. Space has a definite arcade/Dave & Busters vibe but also a legit bar, so you're getting some edgy, dim lighting to match. I had to deal with potential NJ Transit drama (a day that ends in a y, am I right?) so i only stayed for about 45 minutes. In that time, I did enjoy two refreshing tequila/grapefruits from the open bar, as well as several informal ping pong matches. On the booze front, these weren't particularly strong, which I didn't really care about, especially since it was a Tuesday and I wasn't trying to get into too much mischief. They tasted pleasant enough, and given that a lot of the alcohol here in terms of both spirits and cocktails was very obviously geared toward barely legal young pups (the menu massively gave off Hoboken) it was a marginal win for me. There was a food menu as well that I heard mixed things about after the fact, but I didn't sample the wares so who can say? That also looked like pretty generic bar food for what it's worth. I imagine people are coming for the ping pong primarily, not the refreshments. The ping pong? Also fine. I would suggest that the areas where the ping pong tables are have at least slightly better lighting. I'm not going to claim that the dim party lights played a hand in my ping pong mediocrity, but it WAS a little tough to see some of the lines on the table (which I'm sure have sophisticated names I'm unaware of). Just slightly brighter - you don't need medical examiner room vibes or anything. Also similar to bowling and its equivalent bumpers on the sides, maybe something to more easily catch or capture the errant ping pong balls? They DO have an employee or two pretty regularly going around with this scooper/sucker thing (I think they have this in golf too) but we had a lot of instances of ping pong balls ending up under tables or rolling off somewhere into the abyss. Debatable though; that's arguably part of the game and I don't think anyone's experience here markedly suffered as a result of a stray ball, especially given that there were tons of available ones to grab when the need presented itself. I didn't mind this. All respect to Space Ping Pong, I'm probably hitting up one of the restaurants next time I'm in the area.

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