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Michael M.

I was completely blown away! Such an amazing experience with my wife and friends. Absolutely loved every minute of it. We tried the Stranger Things: Catalyst Experience. We just finished watching the Stranger Things series last year and thought this would be a fun experience. It completely exceeded our expectations. First, the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Secondly, the session itself was a ton of fun. It felt so real like I was in the show. The price was more than worth it. The session itself was about an hour. It was the perfect amount of time as it is more exhausting than it looks. The room is huge. We went with a group of 4, but the space can accommodate anywhere between 2 - 6 people. They recorded videos of us during the game and afterwards, we watched the video and laughed at our reactions. They even sent us copies of the videos to bring home. This is best for people looking for a unique and fun experience. You essentially get to act as stars in your own game. I absolutely plan to return and try different experiences here!

Ming L.

Sandbox VR is a fun interactive VR studio which you can sign up for with friends or solo for ~45 minutes of entertainment. Located on rock rose in the domain, the pink garage nearby is probably the easiest parking solution (free) and is a 5 - 10 minute walk from the garage. There's limited street side parking as well but they're usually occupied so make sure to account for some park and walk time depending on the time of your reservation. Sandbox has several game options than you can play and I think most of them can be up to 6 players in a single room. I played the Squid Games version and it started with a quick safety debriefing followed by about 40 minutes of VR play of multiple cute little mini games. I think we played about 5 mini games in total and the score for each player was recorded per game to arrive and the final winning player (me, of course ;]). For those who haven't done a VR Interactive before, it is a cardio workout as you're dodging, running, crouching, and bumping into each other while navigating each stage so dress comfortably! The staff was extremely nice and helpful and the facilities were spacious and clean. Pricing is a bit on the higher end but that seems to be about the going rate for VR activities like this. They do offer you a discount if you sign up for another event after you finish one so if you know you want to come back, you can book another followup for 20% off.

Ariadna S.

Although it was a fun experience overall (and a good exercise), we didn't get to play for at least 20 min after our scheduled time. The game itself was a tad buggy. The headset was pretty uncomfortable and kept moving around the whole time. At some point my (not sure about others) controller started glitching too and wouldn't do any damage in the game. Same happened with free hand that was supposed to be used for magic. It seemed to have partially stopped registering the movement at some point of the game.

Wendi K.

I loved our experience here :) It is such a fun afternoon activity to do with friends. We did the Seekers of the Shard: Dragonfire Experience and it was magical and realistic. You can pick your character and weapon to come alive as. It was $225 for 4 people, and a 30 minute long session. The person helping us out was so unenthusiastic but I thought it was kind of hilarious - like he's asking you whether you want to be the ice sword warrior or the huntress with the magical bow in a dead pan voice funny. The videos they provide you afterwards are so fun! I wish they had a subscription service or something because this is absolutely something I could see myself doing once a month or something. Just do it!

Alan H.

An experience that you should try at least once! Fun VR games that you can play with up to six friends at once. We opted to play the newly Squid Games version with six people. I felt like the room was a bit small for the activities we had to but overall the experience was trippy, and fun. Kinda neat how VR can mess with your sense of balance, and perspective. I do think Sandbox is a bit expensive for what it is, and it is a time commitment to have to sign in, put on/take off gear, and instructional videos.

Crystal L.

Randomly dropped in for a fun VR time Wednesday night and Malcom took care of us amazingly playing the pirate game! Tons of great games to break the ice or just catch up with friends and a fun workout to boot! We didn't realize you couldn't just walk in and quickly reserved a spot online for our personal game session! Up to 6 for a party makes it extra fun. I enjoyed how much more spacious and interactive Sandbox VR has to play with props wise as controllers and being with your party, I would definitely have friends and coworkers get together to do a fun shindig at this space. Fans will help cool you down so I recommend wearing breathable material so you can make sure you get the right clothes out as you will break a sweat. I thank Malcom for such a fun evening and can't wait to be back :)

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Joreé D.

6 years ago

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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James T.

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6 years ago

Had the best time with Kelsey tonight! She took good care of us in the Deadwood game. We highly recommend the experience. We will be back for sure. read more

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Greg M.

4 years ago

Good fun. It is like being in a video game. My grown children & I have done it 3 times. Definitely give it a try, you will not be disappointed. The technicians are very nice & efficient. read more

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Leslie B.

4 years ago

My son celebrated his 13th birthday at Sandbox and upon coming home the Dads were just as excited as when can we schedule another game. What an amazing experience for all ages. The provided a video post game and pictures to share with other family members. Staff was over the top helpful! read more

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Ric V.

4 years ago

An awesome experience every time we go. Some of the greatest people working there. On occasion there is a glitch but they were right on top of it to correct the situation. It technology, what do you expect. I highly recommend you check it out and enjoy an awesome time. read more

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Alex O.

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5 years ago

My boyfriend and I had an amazing amazing amazing time here. We got to practice our aim and teamwork lolol and you get to kill zombies-- super fun. We will definitely go back in the future with our friends! Also, Sebastian is awesome and super helpful! read more

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A L.

4 years ago

Pickle Rick was so great with helping us out and we had an awesome time :) a fun way to spend a Sunday read more

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Nicole E.

4 years ago

Took my son here for his birthday while we were on vacation in Austin & the staff were so friendly & incredibly helpful. The game was easy to understand & the whole experience left us with huge smiles on our faces. Highly recommend it & I'd definitely check it out again! read more

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Pareice N.

6 years ago

OMG . I took my 13 year old son in I was not planning on playing with him but I had to bc his friend didn't show up .. it was amazing , fun, all the above definitely got my workout in today and my son loved it he definitely wants to go back with a group it's a lot of fun with 4-6 people .. Mario Montez helped us put our equipment on , explained everything to us even gave us hints when we got stuck in the game !! The equipment was cleaned very well .. I love this place and I'm not even into games at all .. GO HERE AND HAVE FUN YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED AND THE PRICES ARE VERY REASONABLE!!!!! ASK FOR MARIO!!! read more

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Don W.

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4 years ago

Such a fun experience! My first VR experience and definitely not the last. Shoutouts to Felix for a memorable time, will def come back!

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Brett R.

6 years ago

This place is awesome! The VR experience is so fun! The game Deadwood Mansion was such a great game to play! Will definitely go back many times! Felix was a great dude and helped us get set up! read more

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Taylor R.

6 years ago

Amazing experience! I stopped in and was not sure what to expect. I have tried VR in the past and didn't think it was all that exciting. This ended up being by far the most immersive VR I've ever tried. The staff was so helpful and welcoming! Will definitely be back with more friends! read more

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Alberto C.

4 years ago

First time here it was awesome!! We got helped by Rick he's very funny and cool. I would definitely come back again and try out new games. read more

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Miguel G.

5 years ago

Experience was awesome, atmosphere and employees were great ! Especially reggie he took care of us , had so much fun made another reservation before I left. read more

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Ray M.

3 years ago

Very nice staff they explained the rules and how to play very well and me and my party had a very nice time

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Chris D.

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5 years ago

This is the most fun I have had in a long time. The staff are very helpful and ensure you get the full experience. I would recommend for all ages. Great for birthdays or business events. 10 out of 10. read more

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Jennifer B.

5 years ago

Took our 14 year old son and 10 year old daughter along with my sons 13 year old best friend. They had soooo much fun the first game we let them play another. I would have joined in but I get vertigo easily. Awesome staff and a great adventure just 45 min from our hometown. Definitely worth the trip and experience. read more

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Ambre F.

5 years ago

Found out about this place and wow was it fun. After being cooped up for a year my boyfriend and I needed a fun date idea. I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun it was for a new VR user. Definitely worth the experience. read more

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Haley W.

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6 years ago

SO. FREAKIN. FUN! My boyfriend and I came here for a lil Saturday date night. We did Deadwood Mansion, and we killed SO MANY ZOMBIES. We were decked out in dope VR equipment that was the perfect amount of badassery without being too heavy. Frances was awesome. He got us all checked in, informed, and ready to go. Seriously I can't wait to go back. It's the biggest adrenaline rush and a great way to bond with your friends and family. I'm super stoked to try out all the other games they offer! read more

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Ally J.

4 years ago

Went here on a whim, as we had some downtime during our vacation and wanted to try a VR experience. It was AWESOME..!! Our group of 5 did the Deadwood Mansion and everyone had an amazing time. Booking was easy since you can see all the time slots available online. I read reviews about being on time and since we were not from around here, we decided to get here first and book a session in the store. Parking was ok,.. we did have to drive around twice to find parking; although, after, we did find that there was more parking behind the center. The studio was nice & clean with good AC, which is much needed since the session left us pump and sweating!! The video and audio was amazing and it felt super immersive with the heat/fan, and vibrations..! We would definitely want to try Deadwood Valley!! The video clips you get at the end was really cool too! read more

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Zakiya E.

4 years ago

Shoutout to the number 1 guy there named Michael!! I came there for a first date and he made the experience very fun, and no pressure or tension at all. He knows what he's doing, very personable, and VERY VERY quick on his feet when it comes to the team names. I would come back just to get the service I got from him! read more

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Savannah W.

4 years ago

A bunch of thieves. Supposedly someone stole my credit card number, expiration date, and security code and used it to reserve a party of $329.13 online. Called my bank to resolve. Called the manager to let them know that someone was going to rip them off for a free service since charge was being disputed as it wasn't mine. The manager was unhelpful and laughed. They're used to accepting fraudulent funds. Fully aware that someone was using stolen money to pay for their goods, and they saw no problem with that. They don't even require you to put in a billing address and/or zip code before running a charge. No verification of ID. True criminals. Wouldn't doubt they're washing money. But I guess that's for a higher power to figure out. read more

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Melly W.

6 years ago

OMG this place is the Bomb Diggity! If you have been looking for some safe fun away from huge crowds of people Sandbox VR is the place for you! It is so clean and their staff is amazing and just as excited as you are to have a good time! Francis was our guide and he was so kind and upbeat! Their experiences feel so real and they have some amazing ones to choose from. I went with a group of 5 friends and we did the Deadwood Mansion to go with Spooky Season and we paid $33 each with an October promo which was a steal, but I would have totally paid full price because it was an unforgettable time. Also they make a cool video of everyone playing and will send it to you to share on your social media which is so awesome because other places make you pay for videos, but it's included with the experience. I will definitely be coming back to try the other experiences. read more

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Melina B.

4 years ago

Michael A was awesome! we did the new game deadwood valley and it was all our first time doing a vr game. minus the sweating from the headset, all went very well. read more

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Xavier L.

6 years ago

The Wife and I decided to try out the UFL game for Valentines. It is very fun and It. Is. A. Workout. You're going to end up sweating a bit if you pick UFL so wear something comfortable. Felix provided great commentary during the match. The controls were very user friendly and the instructions prior to the game are simple to understand. We will definitely be back to try the other games offered. read more

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Jeff W.

4 years ago

The first two times we came we played deadwood mansion and had a blast. Game play was awesome and everything worked like it should. Today was a totally different experience playing deadwood valley. It lagged the entire time, guns had a mind of their own and my mic didn't work. They had to pause the game for about 5 minutes in the very beginning to try to get everything working correctly. Guns still didn't respond like they should and it was very frustrating. No apologies in the end for the issue we clearly had. Just tried to sell us another visit and a $50 box of candy. Not sure if it's the game, lack of up keep or both. Buyer beware. read more

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Apollo C.

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6 years ago

Wow! So much fun here. I didn't know what to expect and I definitely had a blast. I came with a group of 3 people and we played the Amber Sky game. read more

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Shanda G.

6 years ago

Wow Felix, thanks for making this such an AMAZING experience. I'm bringing all my friends here!

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Preston R.

4 years ago

Victoria was amazing we had a blast! Everything was great and we plan on coming back soon!

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Dillon L.

6 years ago

Absolutely the best entertainment in Austin! We lived Curtis our operater. He loves what he does and his vision for the company was inspiring. Being immersed in this world was incredible. Ive already booked our next adventure!!!!! read more

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6 years ago

Come here! Best experience in Austin hands down. The equipment, room, game , and overall experience are definitely worth every penny! I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun new date spot or a fun work outing. COME HERE! Do ambersky it's a fun one to do for those just getting into VR read more

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Gage G.

6 years ago

Super fun, Francis was a peach. The gruesome twosome will return. I guess I need to put more words, very clean. Everything was sanitized I felt very pure. read more

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Daniel S.

6 years ago

Francis was a great guide and the experience was amazing . Definitely something to try with a group of friends or family , will be back soon for sure -DirtyDan read more

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Khalil R.

6 years ago

Amazing experience. Curtis is the man and was a great host. Definite try! Great for dates or family fun. read more

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Andrea B.

6 years ago

This was sooo much fun! It's a must do. You will finish the game sweating! We will definitely be going back to try another game. Once you're done they send videos of your group in action while in the green room. Hilarious!!! The employees are friendly and helpful. Can't wait to do another one. read more

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Travis B.

6 years ago

This place just opened show I checked it out. So much fun! Way better then my VR setup I got at home, actually theres really no comparison this place is the way to go! read more

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Diego f.

4 years ago

Felix and Bella were awesome staff. Didn't know what to expect going into it and the experience was unreal!! Already booked another session. Thank you sandbox!!! read more

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Michael F.

5 years ago

Been to a few sandbox locations and I got to say I was pretty disappointed with this one. The new location is awful because the rooms are no longer enclosed. Other loud groups ruin the experience. Plus my headset kept hard shifting right. They said because I was along the edge when I was in the middle. Seemed like a calibration issue to me. Completely disregarded my input and I was sent on my way. read more

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Anthony P.

6 years ago

I'm not a big gamer but this was the coolest/best experience I have ever done. Its even better when you do it with a group of people. I did the star trek and deadwood mansion and wish I would have come earlier to do the other three they have. No motion sickness like other VRs. Even though I knew it was fake it still felt real. I am amazed at what they can do The staff was amazing and extremely helpful. They walked us thru everything. helped us download the live video on our phones and facebook accounts. I was in town for 1 day only and next time when I come back I will definitely come back. 5 stars all the way. McKenzie was the most helpful of all. Ask for her every time. read more

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Hajra M.

6 years ago

This is literally so awesome!! 100% recommend trying this! Great experience and super fun! Shoutout to Francis! He did a great job helping us set up and explaining the rules :) had a great time! read more

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Experience the world's most advanced virtual reality in Austin. Sandbox VR at Domain Northside features 4 virtual reality rooms for gaming. Our socially immersive gaming experience combines full-body motion capture and high-quality haptics to provide unprecedented realism and immersion that's not possible with home VR systems or other location-based VR venues. Groups of up to six transport into their own action movie, freely roaming the VR space as they enter exclusive virtual worlds and rely on each other to succeed in games specifically designed to be social experiences. Unique, active and social, Sandbox VR is a perfect place for friends and family to get together, from friendly outings to birthday parties and group events.

History

Established in 2016.

Sandbox VR is the world's premier destination for premium quality location-based VR. Since its humble beginnings when its founder Steve Zhao and a small team opened the first location in 2017, Sandbox VR is now operating in 80+ locations across thirteen countries and expanding rapidly. Sandbox VR is headquartered in San Francisco, California with an office in Hong Kong & Vancouver, Canada. Sandbox VR benefits from an incredible list of backers that continue to work with us as we grow. They include Andreessen Horowitz, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Gobi Partners, Craft, and Stanford University, along with individuals like Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Kevin Durant and Will Smith. Most recently Sandbox VR completed its Series B fundraising round in which it raised a total of $37M USD to continue expanding and innovating. Our mission is to bring people closer together through world-class immersive experiences.

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“I did the star trek and deadwood mansion and wish I would have come earlier to do the other three they have.”

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Activate Games

4.8

(39 reviews)

If you saw viral videos of this, and thought, "Oh man that looks fun."…read more Bingo. But you don't know that half of it. We went when my nephew was in town for Spring Break. I've been DYING to go back ever sense. I don't think I can even explain to you how addictive and all consuming the joy of playing these games are. Bonus, it's for sure a work out. If I lived closer I would would be at this joint two or three times a week, and in the best shape of my life. The games are all fast paced and high energy, but does it feel like a workout? Not at all, until you realize when you are so SHWEATY. It's like burst sprints mixed with body weights and maybe some yoga? I just know that I loved it in a way that I haven't loved physical activity since I was in my teens. The staff was all super friendly too. The perfect kind of friendly as well. Polite, informative, but not all fake high energy/chatty like your at a kids camp. It was nothing but good vibes. It was fairly busy when we went, which means we had to cycle through rooms pretty fast, but there are so many rooms! You can always go back for your favorites again later, and some of the ones that "looked" boring were actually the most fun for me. I was practically BEGGING them to give me a membership, but they don't do those... Yet? There was some discussion of some locations offering memberships as a trial run, and that it might become a thing nationwide. *fingers crossed* GO!

Activate is extremely interactive and it's fun for both kids and adults!! The first time we came…read morehere, I only let the kids play. Now, there's no way that I only let the kids play! We be all up in Activate letting our inner kid out. It is a little pricey per person, but I'd say it's worth it. I would suggest booking online before going, but it's not a requirement, you may just have to wait a little if the time slots are unavailable.

Virtropolis VR

4.9

(49 reviews)

I've gone here twice now. The first time was with staff is a bit of a team builder. The owners were…read moresuper helpful and getting everything set up and helping us to choose games that were great for us. We did two different games and broke up into two different groups and had a blast over the years I've done several escape rooms, but nothing like this. We finished having a drink and some pizza that again the owners helped with coordinating. All in all everyone had a good time and I even came back with my family.

Great place for video game lovers. Took our teenagers but they said games at home are better. With…read morethat being said would not go return.

Zero Latency VR - Austin

4.8

(10 reviews)

This is a pretty fun place to go. My out of town guests always enjoys. It's a bit pricey, but not…read moretoo bad. It's a bit odd if you do a walk in they said they didn't have any openings for a couple of hours. (The place was empty) so maybe they don't actually run the VR every half hour, I don't know. Game was fun and it's a unique experience!

This place was EVERYTHING! This experience was more than I expected, along with a great workout…read more Brought my boyfriend here, it was our first time here. The guy that helped us throughout the experience was super helpful, friendly & encouraging. We have been telling everyone about our experience. Will be doing this again in the near future.

Zero Latency VR

4.8

(17 reviews)

We had the entire place to ourselves on a Friday night. We did the axe throwing for 1 hour. Super…read morefun family activity! Will definitely be back. Most of the place is for VR. They have about 6-8 axe throwing areas. The place is clean, even the bathrooms!

We booked a reservation for our large party before a birthday dinner reservation. When we arrived,…read morethey had squeezed in a social media influencer, making us miss our reservation time. We told the employees our issue with timing, and after some hesitation, they stopped the influencer's game early. The employees strapped our group in, told us how to play, and go us going. We played the pirate game. It took a bit to get used to, but then once adapted to the graphics and hand controls, wasn't too bad. We were nearing the end of the game, and about to beat the "big boss" at the end, when the game reset. The employee came over and basically said "Whoops, I was trying to watch your game from my screen and hit the EXIT button instead. But here's a business card so you can leave us a review." Very disappointing. Docked one star. It was a cool experience, but not sure we'll return. It's a lot to pay, especially for a big group, to not be able to play for your fully booked time, at your booked time, and to have your game cut short. Buyer beware.

Cyberpunk Sports

5.0

(1 review)

We loved Cyberpunk Sports! They came out to our end of year Carnival and their augmented reality…read moredodge ball was a hit with our Middle Schoolers and Teachers! So fun having something so cutting edge at our event. They were very professional and helpful with the whole process! Highly recommend!

From the owner: Cyberpunk Sports rents advanced AR/MR/&VR systems for events…read more It is a unique event company that specializes in cutting edge Mixed, Augmented, and Virtual gaming systems that employ physical movement, live multiplayer games, and fun! Our featured system is currently the world's first Augmented Reality sport called HADO. It combines dodgeball & and the classic game Street Fighter into a shared live multiplayer experience unlike any other. It's all virtual so no one gets hurt, but it does involve a little physical movement, team work, and some creative strategy to win! The game can accommodate 1 - 6 human or computer players, and rounds last from 80 - 160 seconds. It's perfect for parties, team building events, or just for fun with family and friends. It is zero impact, safe, and suitable for kids 6+ to adults 99+! Cyberpunk sports allows you to experience the technology you once dreamed of from your childhood with your friends & family by your side. Game On!

Metaverse Game Truck

5.0

(23 reviews)

The Metaverse Team is outstanding! What we liked the most was they do everything. They arrived on…read moretime to set up, we discussed the preferred location and viola! Truck was in position. Metaverse sets up taking the sun shine direction into consideration too. They have the chairs. They have great awnings. The gaming screens on the truck have shadow boxes. They have a huge fan too for a breeze! Inside the truck is the VR stations and a new super cool driving VR option. Ok - so they take care of everything to get set up. Then - they take care of the kiddos (and novice adults too) ensuring that everyone picks games the like, and have instructions on how to play (if needed). Stacey watched the outside gamers, Travis stayed inside with the VR players. The biggest and the toughest critics were the kiddos- and they all had a great time playing with the Metaverse games. Our crew was primarily 7 - 9 year olds. But even the old folk parents enjoyed everything. In summary - we are so glad we used Metaverse at our kiddo's party. They were a huge part of everyone having a great time. You should try them too!

The owners were Quick and responsive and very helpful with the kids once they arrived. All the…read morechildren had a great time from start to finish. Will definitely recommend.

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

3.4

(58 reviews)

We were looking for a place to host our grandson's birthday party it was a little bit West of…read moreAustin since that's where most of our family has relocated too. We're not super familiar with the area so we're still trying to figure out some new businesses that we can go to for special events like this. I would say this is one of the best places you can find a host a birthday party. The staff really know what's going on in cater to the kids since they know people are coming there and spreading the word because they're so good at birthday parties. The location was great and we love how the staff treated all of us!

Beware of the membership fine print. I signed up for what I believed was a six-month contract, only…read moreto discover that Urban Air automatically renews the membership unless you contact them to cancel. As a customer, I find this business practice deceptive and designed to catch people off guard. I was charged for three additional months after my original six-month term ended because the auto-renewal language was buried in the contract and certainly wasn't made clear when I signed up. Customers shouldn't need a magnifying glass or a law degree to understand how to avoid being charged hundreds of dollars beyond the term they agreed to. The facility itself may be fun for kids, but the membership practices left me feeling taken advantage of. A company that values its customers should make cancellation policies obvious and straightforward, not rely on hidden fine print and automatic renewals. Based on this experience, I would think twice before signing up for a membership and strongly encourage others to read every detail before giving Urban Air their credit card information.

NextGen Family Fun Arenas

5.0

(1 review)

NextGen is amazing! Words cannot describe how awesome and entertaining it truly is! My platoon had…read morean awesome time with team building exercises and leadership training here and we had a phenomenal and Fun time here! It truly is an awesome experience! We will definitely be coming again! My platoon had executed and competed in Lasertag, Bubble soccer, dodgeball, combat archery, chilled out ate lunch (you are allowed to bring outside food except drinks. You buy drinks there which is pretty cool still). During break time my platoon occupied themselves in air hockey, basketball, and their gaming stations! It is a Fun, epic and amazing place! My platoon loved it so much and they would love to come back again. Thank you NextGen!!!! There were more pics but it won't let me load it.

From the owner: NextGen Family Fun Arenas in Killeen offers indoor sports and family fun for everyone. We have…read moremultiple combat zones including laser tag, combat archery, bubble soccer, nerf wars, dodgeball, virtual reality, go carts and bounce houses. Our facility offers all day passes for all ages so that the fun doesn't stop until you say it does!

Moviehouse & Eatery by Cinépolis

3.9

(864 reviews)

Our go to movie spot since Alamo Lakeline doesn't have reclining seats and a lackluster food menu…read morefor us. We enjoy the full bar, decent dining of brunch offerings and solid entrees that aren't ridiculously priced. I also really enjoy the QR ordering style for our party and ensuring that we can order without having to call over a server if we need anything. We like the clean atmosphere and the good sound movie quality in screens, no complaints from us and the rewards system is decent and enough to keep us coming back!

I honestly am at a loss for words…read more Last few times I've come I have had cold French fries, twice. Brunch sandwich had hard Swiss cheese and cold French fries. I asked to have another sandwich made with hot French fries, and the second sandwich came back the same exact way as the first. And cold French fries again! This last time I went to the movies. They couldn't find my account where I've been collecting points for several years. Something happened between June 2 when I went to the movies and they found my account with my phone number. Come June 9th, just a week later, my phone number doesn't bring up my account. My email doesn't either. Completely gone. When I got home from the movies I sent an email, asking what happened. They said they can't see anything. I ended up creating a new account. But I lost all my reward points. Now I'm starting from scratch. I did send another email asking if they can search for my original account, or what happened with the points I accumulated over 4 years. Got nothing back and now it's the weekend, so maybe I'll hear back this next week. Who knows. Maybe we are seeing a fall in movie theaters. I have now started ordering at the bar because the food has been incorrect. At least I can talk and explain the food to someone without whispering in the theater, and disturbing others watching the previews or the movie. I ordered The lemon pepper wings with chips and salsa. The chips were stale. Which whatever. I really just wanted the wings, which were great. Nice strong lemon flavor, and the pepper was perfect. Wings are good. French fries are cold, and chips are stale. Mojito was great. My experience just gets worse. There is another movie theater near where I work. So maybe I'll just switch theaters.

Regal Westgate

3.3

(236 reviews)

We saw a screening of Devil Wears Prada 2 sponsored by AARP…read more The seats are comfortable and popcorn is fresh.

I had such a great time seeing You, Me & Tuscany yesterday with a friend! I ordered popcorn, a hot…read moredog and a slushie. Everything tasted good for fast food. The workers were very friendly and helpful with recommendations on snacks to try. Everything felt very nostalgic and looked well kept. The theater was clean and spacious! The seats reclined pretty far where you can almost lay flat! Very comfortable.

Moviehouse & Eatery by Cinepolis

3.2

(197 reviews)

Went to Moviehouse & Eatery for the first time to see "The Mandalorian and Grogu". It's a tad bit…read moreaway from the city in the 'burbs of Hill Country. It's nice to venture out of the city now and again. I really liked this theatre a lot. It's clean and spacious. They have a nice lobby and bar/cafe' area. When you walk in it feels like you're walking into a hotel lobby rather than a movie theatre. That's ok in my book. The restaurant area has great food and drink offerings. So many drinks-beer, cocktails, shakes, teas, sodas... Once in the theatre, seat service if available for everything on the menu (same as cafe). Service was really good. Picture and sound quality-spectacular. I'd give it five stars but can't because of the seating. Though it's super comfy and luxury, a lot of the reclining chairs had wear and tear. Pretty bad actually. Other than that, it was still a fun night at the movies!

I hadn't been to Moviehouse & Eatery (Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Lantana Place) in years and was…read morelooking forward to it, but the experience was extremely disappointing. I ordered through the QR code as instructed. My drink arrived in about 10 minutes, but my food never came. Around 25 minutes in, someone brought the wrong order. I explained the issue, but no one followed up. After waiting 35-40 minutes, I had to leave my seat, track someone down, and get my own popcorn. No apology, no accountability. To make matters worse, the restrooms were completely out of soap, toilet paper, and paper towels. Overall, this felt disorganized and poorly managed. I won't return. Experiences like this make me appreciate Alamo Drafthouse a lot more.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Village

3.8

(698 reviews)

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Fun place to catch retro movies and drink beer during the film. I've been coming for 15 years and…read moreit's always friendly service. I really hope the new phone order system doesn't change that. This location can sometimes be hard to find parking, but the lot is big, or you can walk like me if you live in the hood.

I have loved the Alamo Drafthouse for so long. The pre-show - worth the price of admission. But I…read morehate the new phone ordering system. It makes no sense to tell your customers to use their phones to order and then switch to using pencil and paper once the movie starts. Now I'm sitting there, trying to help my 74-year old mom figure out how to use her phone. I wish this company would just shell out the money to pay for more waiters. I hate people having a reason to get out their phones during movies. That was part of the joy of Alamo Drafthouse.

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Jimmy E.

Elite 24

167

3 years ago

I recently had the opportunity to play The Squid Games at Sandbox VR, and unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. From the outset, I was excited about the promise of an immersive virtual reality adventure, but the reality fell disappointingly short. First and foremost, the customer service for the staff was lackluster. We arrived 15 minutes before our gameplay and waited over an hour to play. We were told, after asking, that they run behind an hour on weekends. There was no communication from any of the staff as to what was happening. Additionally, the game suffered from frequent technical glitches and crashes, disrupting my gameplay and further contributing to my disappointment. It's evident that more thorough testing and optimization were sorely needed before releasing this game to the public. In conclusion, my experience with The Squid Games at Sandbox VR left me feeling let down and frustrated. The subpar graphics, clunky gameplay, and technical issues make it difficult for me to recommend this game to other virtual reality enthusiasts. There's a lot of room for improvement, and I hope the developers will consider addressing these issues to provide a more enjoyable and engaging experience for players in the future. read more

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4 years ago

My equipment broke at the beginning of the game and the workers and the owner tried to tell me it was still working. The gun didn't shoot. I raised the issue more than 30 times while the game was going that all I could do was just watch. my 5 man group that paid over 200$ for this was ruined. I spoke to the owner and he even doubled down that I was the one that was incorrect and the one gun I had was the only one that shot once maybe every 30 seconds or more. How do you fight a horde of zombies with 2 bullets a minute? Then I even said hey can we just go again because the game broke. He refused and said the only thing possible was to refund the 1 person's game time. Expect five 1 star reviews. Its ridiculous hes selling a service and not a product but cant let us try again even at a later date when they arent busy? I see him offering it to some other reviewers. read more

Stephanie R.

2 years ago

SEXUAL HARRASMENT FROM EMPLOYEE AND REVIEWS ARE BEING DELETED My friends and I came this past Friday and an employee took innapropriate pictures of my friend while we were in game and completely unaware This is completely unacceptable and disgusting And should have NEVER HAPPENED Especially with cameras recording every second For this to have been able to slide And if it wasn't caught on the play back videos at the end we would've never known!!! IMAGINE HOW MANY OTHER VICTIMS??!??? read more

Olivia H.

2 years ago

Came for a girls night left in tears. YOUR EMPLOYEES TAKE PICTURES UP WOMENS SKIRTS. Unbelievable and sickening. Never once have I felt more vulnerable and taken advantage of. I have never felt so uncomfortable and violated in a professional establishment. This is unforgiving behavior. I don't know if this has happened to other women but I wouldn't doubt it. And to think that this place has cameras running 24/7 and he hasn't been caught. UNBELIEVABLE. read more

Sammy W.

6 years ago

So much fun, the employees got us suited up quickly, and I liked the short 10 minute prep time before starting the game. This was a blast. I am a video gamer and dragged my 3 non-gamer friends in the door kicking and screaming. They had just as much fun as I did and we got an incredible vacation video as a souvenier. We would all do it over and over again!!! read more

Ashley C.

4 years ago

Absolutely terrible customer service, if something goes wrong don't expect anyone to do anything about it. The workers can give you a manager's number, but no one will ever answer. Also they do not reply to their emails that they ask you to write them on to discuss problems. Their replies to help you "solve problems" are them saving face. read more

Hamid T.

1 year ago

I had a fun time at the VR sandbox place, and the overall environment was great. The decorations, like posters and figurines, added a nice touch, and we enjoyed taking pictures with them. The games were engaging, and I was really immersed in the experience. read more

Leslie V.

6 years ago

Last night was our third time at Sandbox VR. Every experience has been amazing. I credited the success of our experience to Francis. He was a fun, energetic, and knowledgeable host. Don't be afraid to try this amazing experience and ask for Francis. read more

Alex C.

102

6 years ago

I was visiting Austin and happened to walk by this place and decided to stop in and it was awesome! Amazing virtual reality experience with even better customer service! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun outing with friends! read more

Levar M.

6 years ago

This place is awesome. My wife and I checked it out for date night and we had the time. Felix was out coordinator and he was great. I have already suggested this place to all my friends and I'm scheduling another visit in a few weeks. read more

Alison B.

6 years ago

My husband and I stopped in on a date night, not really knowing what to expect. We left having had one of the most fun date nights we've had in years! The experience is so immersive and unique! Can't wait to come back! read more

Gen'ei F.

6 years ago

Fantastic place! We all loved it here so much and McKenzie was incredibly helpful! The concept of the place is so fun but without staff like her I don't think this place would be nearly as successful without her. read more

Wayne T.

2 years ago

They have a sexual predator working here. Instead of taking action, and protecting women, they delete their google reviews instead. DO BETTER. Looks like you'll have a lawsuit on your hands soon read more

Rebeca B.

2 years ago

I THOUGHT this would be a good place to visit soon but not anymore. PERVERTS WORK HERE . Please don't come here unless you want your rights to be violated read more

Dasia H.

2 years ago

Their employees take pictures of womens crotches while they can't see, and then they delete all of the google reviews. women beware, perverts work here. read more

Cade M.

6 years ago

Felix was an awesome guide as we played Amber sky 2088. Game play was awesome and as someone who plays a lot of VR at home this was a great experience! read more

David A.

6 years ago

This place is amazing! Had a great time with the family! We had to come back for a second run. The staff was incredibly professional and friendly. read more

Leo C.

2 years ago

This place was too fan! Not to mention, I got one hell of a workout to train a Dodge all those bullets in that far cry game. 10/10!! read more

Lea R.

2 years ago

Disgusting! Employees taking pictures under our friends skirt!!!! Smh! This employer needs to fire the person who did this!

Rusty S.

4 years ago

Our game broke. Waste of 200$. Awful customer service. Didnt want to fix the game. Didnt offer a refund or to go again.

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