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    Christopher C.

    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.

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    Paul Axel C.

    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.

    It's my birthday and my mom signed me up for this
    Josiah Paul C.

    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!

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    Brian M.

    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!

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    Lexi K.

    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!

    Cari A.

    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.

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    My first experience with VR, and it was amazing. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Already planning on my next booking.

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    Ask the Community - Sandbox VR

    How long does it last is it worth the price really interested in trying?

    Its worth a one shot deal. The game actually only last 25 mins. kids will love it because it is different especially if you are a gamer. DO NOT BE LATE. there is strict 5 mins late rule they will cancel your reservation. check the FAQ.

    How many VR rooms does this location have? If we have more than 6 people can we split up into different games in different rooms at the same time?

    Yes, our location has 4 rooms. We could split up your group into smaller groups. This type of reservation would need to be booked by a staff member. Feel free to send us a private event inquiry on our website and someone will contact you.

    Do you have to have a reservation?

    No you do not! You can walk-in but a reservation is highly recommended for weekends and evenings due to being booked up.

    How many team members can a game accommodate at 1 time?

    6 players per game/room

    Interested in info regarding ages allowed?

    We don't have an age limit however we have a height requirement of minimum 4 feet.

    Are there any promo codes for first timers?

    Hi Josh, at this time we do not offer any promo codes for first timers. The price is $36 per person.

    What's the pricing?

    Hi our price is $36 per person. (Posted on 01/25)

    How much is it?

    Our experiences are normally $48 per person, however, we're currently running a deal of $20 per person to celebrate our grand opening. The deal is automatically applied on our website sandboxvr.com and lasts until 01/05/2020. (Written on 01/03/2020)

    How long is the game?

    Each reservation is 40 minutes. This will consist of approximately 30 minutes in VR which contains an in-game tutorial and gameplay, plus another 10 minutes of the check-in process, gear up/gear down and reviewing video highlights of your… 

    Is it open? It showed 'coming soon' on the website. If not, when will it open?

    Hi Larissa, Currently our San Diego store is still under construction at this time and is not yet… 

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    If you're not a fan of scary stuff, I wouldn't recommend deadwood valley or deadwood mansion, as it is a bit scary.

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    Let's Play VR

    Let's Play VR

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    Seriously such a great activity for both kids and adults. It's located on the 1st floor of the…read moreNorth County mall next to See's Candy and Old Navy and right below the Cheesecake Factory. It's a VR play store where they have individual stalls (about 8) each equipped with a screen, one VR headset, and hand remotes. You can play by yourself or join someone else's game in the other stalls. There's a 100 different games to choose from. There are also 2 virtual driving stations. Due to the complexity of using the remotes, I'd say these activities are best suited for 7-8 year olds and above. They also do birthday packages which I'm sure are popular among the kids. The owner Jordan is awesome. He is super friendly and helpful. I don't know how he does it but he is able to manage all 8 individual stalls and troubleshoot for each person right away. You pay every 30 min. They offer happy hour which is half off Monday-Thursday from 5pm to close. So we paid $10 for 30 mins for each stall which was a good deal. They also have a punch card so the more you play, the more free play time you can earn. My kids are already asking to go back lol :p we shall return soon for more fun!

    We've been to 2 birthday parties here. The kids had fun. Located at the entrance near Target and…read moreimmediately on the left when you first walk in. The meeting area is in front but there's only 1 small couch, a coffee table, and maybe 2 folding chairs. There was a party ahead of ours so they were finishing up cake/food on the couch/table while we stood around after our start time and also ate a bit. The host was able to put their food in the ledge but could be improved by separating the areas or having more tables/seating (that aren't counter height off to the side). I imagine they were cleaning off the equipment/controllers after the previous party, as they had cake, and before our party. There are plenty of different games to enjoy and switch off even for numerous kids. The staff were friendly and helpful. Another option for kids' birthday parties these days :)

    Sandbox VR - virtualrealitycenters - Updated August 2026

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