Vi was a great host, had a blast for our family vacation. Deadwood Phobia is a must play

Love this place!! Such a fun experience, I'd highly recommend. Our party of 6 went on a Saturday night and we were able to do a walk in and play right away. The two helping us were Isiah and Will who made the experience way more fun. They cracked jokes, were thorough in troubleshooting when we were having technical difficulties, and were just overall great hosts! The staff showed us trailers to help us decide what room we wanted to do. We ultimately chose stranger things which was really fun but were looking forward to returning and trying deadwood phobia as it was highly recommended and apparently a fan favorite. If you're looking for a fun group activity in SD, check this place out. They also give you a bunch of recap videos afterwards which were super funny and a great way to remember our experience. read more

The experience here was quite delightful! Definitely better than the last time we were here. We were assisted by Jay and she was very sweet! We played two games on a Friday night and had a blast. It does get a little hot so make sure to drink water. As people mentioned, some games are not for the faint of heart so just be prepared for that. Some of the calibration feels like it could be improved but overall pretty accurate for the most part. Will definitely be back for more! read more

Vi was an awesome experience guide. I purchased the Unlimited Summer Pass for 3 months of unlimited play with a guest. We were here last night and back tonight for Seekers of the Shard. We were able to do both paths and try new upgraded weapons. We will back a lot to complete every experience. read more

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My middle son wanted to celebrate his birthday with his brothers and experience virtual reality (VR), and this place was a great choice. I signed up online and later found out they offer a 15% military discount. You can call to make a reservation and let them know you're military, then show your military ID when you arrive. They also accept walk-ins. Pricing: *$50 per person (public session) *$90 per person (private session) Each session fits up to 6 people. If you book all six spots together, your group will have a private session. If you have more than six people, they try to schedule sessions to run at the same time. My kids did a public session and were grouped with other guests. The birthday boy choose to do Deadwood Phobia : 0 A huge shout-out to Isaiah -- he was amazing with my kids! He explained everything clearly and gave helpful tips that made the experience even better. Location: Sandbox VR is located in Mission Valley Mall, near Target, next to Panda Express, and across from Outback Steakhouse. The mall has plenty of parking, which made things easy. The Experience (1 hour+): * Arrive 10-15 minutes early (I recommend earlier if you haven't signed the waiver) *10 minutes to gear up and complete the tutorial * 30 minutes of GAMEPLAY * 10 minutes to remove gear and watch highlights - A highlight video is also emailed to you I had some difficulty signing the waiver online beforehand, so we arrived about 20 minutes early, which worked out perfectly. While it is on the pricey side, my kids had a fantastic time. We do own an Oculus at home, but they all agreed this experience isn't comparable. Overall, it was a great experience, and we'll definitely be back -- next time as a whole family outing. read more

Shout out to Isaiah again for helping our group out. I didn't catch the name of the person helping us in the beginning or the end. all the staff helping us was nice. We had such a good time last time I decided to do this on my birthday with my family. My mom booked it and got Stranger Things. She called to make the reservation, paid in person and we got military discount. Even though I didn't watch the whole thing consistently I still enjoyed it. It was a lot more physical than Deadwood Phobia since we didn't have guns. Whole family had a blast. Parking is easy since it's in the mall next to Pandas. I have been here a couple times with friends as well. Great experience as always... I will be back! read more

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This was soooo fun!! We are definitely coming back to try the other experiences. Even though it was pricey, it was worth it, especially for a special occasion. My boyfriend and I did Deadwood Phobia. I was worried that the game would be too challenging with only two people, but it still worked out. Kevin was very friendly and did a great job of guiding us through the process. The storefront was easy to find. Parking was plentiful. We checked in ahead of time. The whole process was very smooth for us. I am someone who loves zombies and horror but gets very easily scared. I was really worried that I would get too freaked out, but I ended up having a lot of fun! It was a little bit of a workout. I was sweating by the end. It was also really cool that, if you're celebrating a birthday, they'll give you a little birthday celebration at the end. 10/10 would go back. read more

The Stranger Things VR experience isn't for the faint of heart. This game is not for the Dad's who want to beat their fit sons scores cause he will obliterate you. My wife booked this because we are fans of The Stranger Things and my oldest son wanted to celebrate his birthday here with his family. She didn't know it was like the Spider Man ride at Disneyland...Webslingers times 1000. You will find your self ducking, jumping, flinging your hands here there, everywhere and will you make you wonder if your wife did this on purpose for not letting her get the dessert she wanted. The game is about 25 minutes long. It was a full body workout for me. Parking is easy since it's in the mall. All the staff we encountered were nice. Isiah had helped my kids before and because of that great experience my oldest wanted to come back to try it out as a family for his birthday. Tell the staff that you are celebrating a birthday and something special plays at the end. If you are military there is a discount. My wife called ahead to make the reservation. Although I was physically dying of exhaustion my family had a fun time and we would do it again next time with a game that doesn't take as much physical play. read more

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Vi was wonderful and extremely helpful. She took the time to explain everything in depth and made sure that we were well taken care of. She is so friendly and nice when it came to explaining things to our kiddo and really put her at ease. We're are definitely coming back again read more

My wife and I tried this out and had a great time. Rebel moon was a blast. The game lasted so long I was getting tired and sweaty. Squid game is boring. My wife thought so also. Sometimes a gun would stop working and we had to stop the game to fix. It could take up to 5 min. The fans help keep you cool. We like to return and try other games. read more

I had a great first experience at Sandbox VR! Honestly, I'd been avoiding it for a while because $50 per person seemed a little steep--but I was so wrong. We played their new zombie game Deadwood Valley: Phobia, and it absolutely exceeded my expectations. The visuals were far better than I imagined. I don't have a Meta Quest 3 or PSVR at home, so I can't compare directly, but the immersion was top-tier. Zombies come at you from all directions--full 360--so you really have to stay on your toes. My heart was racing the entire time. The vibrating vest adds a whole other level of realism when you're getting attacked. Our experience coordinator, Vi, was awesome. She was super friendly and explained everything clearly. We arrived about 20 minutes early (which I definitely recommend) so we could check in on the iPad and get briefed before jumping in. Just a heads up--they do mention on the receipt that your reservation could be canceled if you're more than 5 minutes late. Afterward, you get a fun highlight video included in the price. We downloaded it to our phones and it had us cracking up--definitely a great memory to share with friends and family. The only downside for me is the price. $50 per person for a 30-minute experience can add up fast, especially for families. A family of four would be looking at $200+, which could be a lot for some for such a short activity. That said, I'd totally do it again--especially on a random weekday morning like we did. We had the whole room to ourselves and didn't need to pay extra for a private session. Highly recommend giving it a try! read more

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So much fun! Vi was awesome! What a good experience of a team bonding activity. What a good time!

My first time at Sandbox today and Vi was our associate. She was super amazing and gave us detailed instructions on how to navigate the VR platform. We had a group of 6 playing Squid Games and it was extremely fun! Red light green light had me rolling!! It was hilarious! The games aren't what you see in the actual show and Sandbox is owned by a Chinese company. So the games can be played in any other language except for Korean! weird right? I think I would definitely return to play another game! I love shooting games and it looks fun! Sadly, I didn't win today but there are so many other chances to play and get the opportunity to carry the team! LOL I highly suggest Sandbox if this is your first time trying VR Games! read more

Sandbox VR - Unfortunately I'm 2nd to last - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - San Diego, California

I came here with my husband and we absolutely loved it. It was a special date day and it was the best surprise for me. We really wanted to bring our kids back. But for $200 for the four of us for such a short period of time is incredibly disappointing. It's not fair that it's unaffordable for everybody to experience this. We would've loved to come here often, but who can pay $200 for just a little while of fun. Total bummer. read more

Tried VR for the first time with the Squid Game experience. When it is your groups turn, they have you strap on devices to your ankles and wrists. You also take photos that will be incorporated into a video review at the end of the game. Once you are in the room, you can store personal belongings in their ottoman and their staff will start helping you with your vest and headset. Instructions are given, then the game begins. Pros: -you get to choose your own avatar -the staff that spoke with our group was friendly -I usually get motion sickness but luckily this experience did not have a negative effect on me -the games are actually fun. It involves some movement but as someone who is out of shape, I wasn't out of breath or anything -I'm a plus sized girl and was pleasantly surprised that their vest still fit me. Cons: -the restrooms were a bit disgusting. Toilets were not flushing, it seemed like urine was on the walls, etc. -my friends had issues with their avatar where their arms and legs weren't registering properly. However when they used the safe word for help (pineapple), no one came to help them with the issue. This had impacts on what they could score/complete in the game. Other: -there was another group directly before us that were doing a different virtual experience where they were running around and shooting at things. They came out drenched in sweat. It seems like their method of cleaning between groups is putting their items that they wore in a pile and spraying it. read more

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Sandbox VR in San Diego is next-level fun and completely immersive. We booked the Deadwood Phobia experience for a group of four, and from start to finish, it was wild. The gear is high-tech. You can actually feel the gunshots through the vest, and don't be surprised if you break a sweat. It feels more like a workout than a game, especially with all the moving, ducking, and shooting. Thankfully, fans kick on during the experience to help cool you down, but you'll still leave drenched and smiling. We celebrated a birthday, and at the end of the game, they surprised us with a fun video presentation that made the whole thing even more memorable. If you're bringing friends or family to watch, there's a small bench in the game room and a couple of spots on the floor where spectators can sit and enjoy the action. There's also a small TV screen showing what the players are seeing, which is a nice touch for anyone not playing. At the end of the game, they offer the players a free water bottle to cool off. If you're looking for something unique, active, and ridiculously fun, Sandbox VR is worth checking out. Just come ready to move, laugh, and sweat. read more

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This was fun but the worst part of it was interacting or not really interacting with the staff. They seemed annoyed to help. They got annoyed we didn't know how to strap in our vests. They didn't like assisting us with the straps you wear on your limbs. Just felt unwelcome overall. They are dismissive rude and condescending. I would like to go again but hopefully the people working this past Friday night will not be there. The game was fun but glitched out on us a few times with weapons not working but the game itself was fun. read more

So much fun! The people who helped us and checked us in were so accommodating l, they made the experience so amazing. They were able to fit our whole group. Honestly can't wait to come back! read more

Vi was very patient and helpful! It was a wild experience and super fun! Deadwood phobia was lots of fun! I'm excited to do the other deadwood's at some point read more

We had a great time in the actual game. But the staff that checked us in was not friendly and really appeared annoyed that we were there. She did not try to have rapport with our kids at all. It was quite unwelcoming especially since this place is geared towards kids read more

V is amazing!!! Amazing experience with the boys for his birthday such a awesome loved everything and was so interactive

Great experience. We had an issue with one of the vests. Game play was fun and the kids loved it. Kevin was awesome and we will be coming back! read more

Brought my sisters here to play squid games. We all had a really good time. Zee (I know I butchered it) but she was the one who helped us and she was honestly the best I had encountered here at this location! It was my third time and my sisters first. Would 10/10 recommend ! read more

A must try for gamers and this is excellent for team building with co-workers. Yes, the cost is steep but it's worth the cost for a first-time experience. Beyond that, you're better off buying a home VR set. We did the zombie game and it was fun. It may be too intense for children, but this is perfect for teens and adults. The difficulty was medium, as I had to be revived by a teammate 2x; however, this occurred at the beginning while I was getting acclimated with the gameplay. Make sure to make an appointment on-line to secure your time slot. The staff was helpful and the VR rooms are spacious. And they sanitze the gear after each use. read more

I love this place!! It is located at the Mission Valley Mall. Behind the Target and Outback Steakhouse. My family and I had no idea what was in store! For all my gamers, it was like playing Resident Evil 3 with zombies ‍ on every side, bugs, chainsaws, and a demonic witch! There is a total of 4 different games to play. So if you're not scare to be face to face with 7 foot zombies and you're not scare of the dark then this is definitely for you!! The staff will walk you thru and gear you up. I recommend the two magnum or the shotgun. We are planning our next event there! We had a blast, thank you read more

Sandbox VR - My family don't know what's in store for them!! Lol But they're going to learn today - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - San Diego, California

Awesome experience for Mother's Day! Vi was very attentive and took great care to make sure my kiddo's equipment was working well and she even took photos for us! read more

Sandbox VR was hands down a great experience! Super friendly and patient staff who were very inviting. Fun activity for family and friends. This is would be ideal for birthdays of all ages! My kids loved it, but this is easily a fun activity for adults too. My family is already asking when we're going back! Overall amazing time! read more

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Came here for my best friend's birthday and we did not regret it! We went for the Squid Game experience. Omg. It was soo fun. The technology is so advanced. We were told each VR goggles cost about $3k! Woah. I believe it because I truly felt immersed in the game. We had about an hour - 1.5 hr to complete each game. A very experienced worker helped us out before, during and after. One of my friends had issues with her VR goggles. Her character would glitch often, which caused us to pause the game so the worker could fix it. They were super helpful and attentive while making sure we had an amazing experience. After the experience, you get videos of yourself and the game. It's super cool to watch and look back on! We got the content emailed to us. There's more than a dozen different games you can do. Next time we'll probably try something with zombies. read more

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Vi was excellent! She was kind and fun! She was also great with kids(: she was super helpful getting everyone prepared and ready!

John, our host, greeted us at the door and directed us to the kiosk to fill out our waivers. We were hosting a teenage birthday party for six and before the game we had a lot of questions. John answered each one clearly and allowed everyone a chance to use the restroom beforehand. Every step of the way, through putting on the gear, making comfort adjustments and providing instructions and rules, he was patient with a gaggle of teenagers, which is saying a lot! Overall, the party was fun, everyone had a great time and the group is already taking about coming back to do it all again soon. Thank you Sandbox and John for a wonderful experience! read more

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Customer service was terrible, I was booked with another group and when I arrived at the scheduled time I was told that the group had rescheduled the game time, had gotten additional players, and that I wouldn't be allowed to play that day.... The staff failed to inform me of the change so I showed up only to be told no. The staff member named Will told me I could join another team's game a couple days , but no confirmation email was sent, and I called the day before the rescheduled time only to be told that the reservation had never been made, and that I was unwelcome with no clear reason why..... Avoid this place and find entertainment elsewhere! read more

We decided to surprise my son for his birthday with this experience. My first thought was " man, it's pretty costly" when I was booking the event . However , after the experience we are already thinking about planning another one ! Super fun experience, the more the merrier. Couple of beforehands: you will need to come up with a team name and individual game names . Make sure to dress comfortably and we were sweating by the end so maybe less clothes is better . You should arrive 15 minutes before and everyone will have to sign a waiver in your party before they will let you begin . The staff was nice , efficient and helpful ! I look forward to playing again ! read more

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Place such an awesome place to take the kids and friends. Maurice made the whole experience so much more fun than it already is, thank you to him. read more

Perfect VR experiences for a larger or more personal party experience. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable.

Such an awesome experience! Brought the whole family for a zombie experience & Ariana our game host was kind, courteous & professional. She was extremely helpful & made our first time here a memorable one!!! Will most definitely be back & recommend to others! - Dirty Mike & The Boyz read more

Sandbox VR - Dirty Mike & The Boyz - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - San Diego, California

I have to say this was the most fun my family has had in a long time! The whole thing lasts about 30 minutes and they provide a military discount. We did Deadwood Phobia and my wife even participated. I do recommend a sweatband, as you do exert yourself a bit. read more

So much fun. Good energy from everyone. The staff are awesome and very helpful. Definitely recommend everyone try's.

Our group played the dragon game. It was very interactive and fun. It was glitchy at times but not too bad. Vi was our guide and she was great! Very professional and helpful. Only 4 stars due do my equipment being pretty worn. My vest didn't stay zipped (came undone from the bottom) and it was missing a strap. Overall I would recommend it as it was very entertaining. read more

Love our guy John, absolutely recommend coming with a big group of 6 people. We did the zombie one and it was super fun! Make sure to wear comfortable clothes, it gets hot! They also have a recap at the end read more

Great experience! It was my first time and Olivia was attentive and made sure everyone was taking care of. Highly recommend and be sure to ask for Olivia. read more