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    The winner with the most scores and a perfect teammate
    Jeannette S.

    I am not a gamer, however I have got to tell you, this was so much FUN,!!! Besides slaying dragons I had my workout for the day as well! Hidden in an arm of the Hillsdale Mall, this is a cool and terrific place for you to go with friends or family and experience virtual reality at its best! We fought dragons, skeletons and spiders! I was a warrior woman and I loved it! The Sandbox VR team welcomed us with great instructions and care. Do you want a fun night out? You've got to go to Sandbox VR located in the Hillsdale Mall in San Mateo. Epic!!

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    Emiko T.

    Had seen an Ad online and we wanted to play. Drove up from the central coast to celebrate a friend's bachelors party. There was three of us, we had a great time! Playing, so realistic. At the end we were drenched in sweat, totally worth the money and the drive to play.

    Free figure from sandbox for high score

    Customer service was great. Played deadwood mansion and we won the limited Gold figure and two free games. We definitely coming back

    Ken T.

    Very fun experience playing the zombie shooting game! It was my first time and I would come back to play the other games with my friends. The staff were very nice and the process to gear up was also super easy. I also like how they consistently launch new games so there are reasons to come back compared to maybe an escape room which are kind of one and done.

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    Tina J.

    been wanting to go to a sandbox game for a while. i was able to go with friends today. Experience was a 10/10. felt like i was fully involved in the game (squid game). my left wrist sensor came off in the middle of the game. brandon was able to fix it fast. s/o to the friendly staffs: nick and brandon for a smooth check-in and the help for this entertaining game. will be back with more friends for sure. HIGHLY recommend this place

    A holiday tradition for our family!
    Dian M.

    Sandbox VR has become our family's, holiday tradition! They have upgraded the headsets and other equipment so it's less bulky than our previous times here. The visual experience, Sound experience is much better with the upgraded equipment! This year we played the Squid Games! There's an extra fee per-person that goes to Netflix for usage rights. The Squid Games option is a very different experience than the other "shoot 'em up" games here. Be ready to have a team name, pick your unique character look, and there is a dance off at the end of the game that gets recorded in your video. Your session will be recorded and the editors there are super quick with creating a memory video, a link will be emailed to you shortly after finishing the game. Every game is special, I recommend them all! Go with a fun group of friends or family for some special bonding time!

    Anthony R.

    Bonded with my coworkers last night with a little Teambuilding exercise! it was our first time doing a zombie survival VR Experience and it WAS SO FUN! I waited my whole life to do something like this, and it lived up to all of the hype. We kept yelling "CONTACT! ON YOUR SIX! THEY'RE COMING OUT OF THE WALLS!" Definitely would recommend this to friends. I will surely bringing them here. The full experience from putting the VR head gear on and seeing your avatar definitely gave us Ready Player one vibes. I love zombie pop culture so it was only right to try this.

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    Amazing experience and kid friendly staff. Highly recommend this for anyone interested in a truly fun experience.

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    Great customer service and experience. Definitely would like to come back. Would be great if there were more locations

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    Is Amazing and perfect. Also they have a game just like reality. I wish I can bring my relatives or parents and siblings to come here.

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    Ask the Community - Sandbox VR

    What is the youngest age that can play? Squid game for example, can a 6 year old play?

    I would recommend it for 8 and up, due to the mask size. But you can call and ask.

    Length of session?

    The game itself is about 30 minutes, but you spend about 20-30 minutes gearing up. So total time there is about an hour.

    Can people outside see you in your vr room? And if we have 5 ppl in our party will you add an extra person or can it be private just to those 5?

    You are in a room with just your group and one operator (staff member). There is a doorway but no actual door, so technically yes, people walking down the hallway can see you. However, it's not like the general public can see you. These are other… Read more

    I wear glasses. They're a very strong prescription, they don't seem to be allowed and I don't have contacts to wear either. How do I know if the corrective lenses are right for me?

    How much are the tickets?

    It was $48 when I went in January.

    How much does this cost per person? How long is each experience?

    On the website it says $48 per person and it generally lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes, 15 minutes of training and setup, about 30 minutes in VR.

    How long does the game experience last?

    ~20-30 minutes. It's possible to fail the game mission which would cut your time a little, but it seems like you get several "lives?" My shortest time was still over 20 minutes even without completing the mission.

    How many people is the minimum can go?

    I did Amber Sky and for that one I wouldn't do more than four people. Even with three it was limited space and we hit each other with our weapons a couple of times. Luckily we wore enough gear to cushion the blows. We traveled on an "elevator"… Read more

    How much is it per person can't seem to find pricing?

    $48 exactly when I went a few weeks ago. They have you pay a deposit when you book online. Price of one person I think my friend told me?

    Can a sift certificate be purchased?

    Yep!

    I get dizzy when I watch movies in 3D. Is this going to make me dizzy too? Will one game better than the other in regards to being nauseous?

    The effect of VR is very different from a 3D film. Our VR experiences have been thoroughly vetted and tested to reach a standard that we believe eliminates most cases of motion sickness and nausea (cases of motion sickness are very rare).

    My brother purchased this experience to do with my 8 year old son (his nephew) and a few of my sons friends, are kids allowed? I found height requirements that are good but nothing about age.

    Yes, it's more about their maturity level. I would avoid the zombie experience, my boys did the pirate one and it was really fun and fine for an 8 year old is ok with a bit of PG scary action.

    We have booked online but we have more friends coming with us. Is that ok to purchase additional tickets at the entrance? Also one of our friend can not come, so can we have another one to replace her spot?

    You can as long as you have a max of 6. Yes, you can replace your friend's spot, will just need to sign a new waiver.

    Are you in Hillsdale Mall? Where are you located exactly? Thanks.

    Good Morning Ann, We are located inside the Hillsdale Shopping Center towards the back of the mall… Read more

    Do I have to come in a group? Is there a joining list?

    Hello Carlos, Thank you for reaching out. Our experiences require a minimum of two guests and a maximum of 6 guests when booking your session. We do not have a joining list… Read more

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    I started here 3 years ago as a beginner when they opened and have taken probably ~10 classes from…read moredifferent staff members. I also brought my team from work here a couple times + other neighboring teams for team events and folks loved it and enjoyed that it was a departure from the normal things my company does - everyone also walked away with nice pieces for that. After 3 years I wanted to give back and I'm about to start being an occasional instructor here for the next session, so I wanted to be transparent about that, but I'm not being compensated or nudged to write this review and I should've written it long ago. Things this studio is great for: * Community/third-space - I expected to take a class or two and then buy a wheel at home. I never expected that Clayroom would fill a hole in my life satiating a desire for community and connection I didn't know I had. Folks are really friendly here, and if you start showing up on a regular basis and occasionally say hi then you'll get to know people and build connections. * Seeing if the hobby is a good fit - do one of the 1 day try-days * Beginners - you get unlimited studio access during your classes to come in and practice, and having taken intro with multiple instructors I can safely say the instructors are really great. I can also say that experiencing classes from different instructors in different sessions can be very helpful. * Intermediate+ - the classes for things like intro 2.0, next steps, gardenware fusion, surface design, etc are all really useful for leveling-up your game. Some of them like intro 2.0 are probably worth revisiting to get more practice, since classes are jam packed with useful content. * Team events - mentioned above, but many teams from my company have done events here and loved it/walked away with great pieces. * Members - the studio does a great job of taking care of its members; when there are needs in the studio I've seen them acquire tools or otherwise empower members. There's still lots of initiative to improve systems and make life better. * Staff - the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful - they're a huge part of why I'm at Clayroom to stay :).

    It's hard to put into words my appreciation for the Clayroom and the community at large. It has…read moreopened up a whole new creative world for me that didn't exist before my first class. Yes I always wanted to try ceramics and yes, I thought I might have an affinity for it, but I never would have expected it to change so much in my life in a positive way. The instructors here are something special. They have a rare ability to meet you exactly where you are -- whether you're a complete beginner fumbling through your first attempt at centering clay or someone who's been coming for months and is ready to push their skills further. They're generous with their time, patient without being condescending, and genuinely excited about what they do. That enthusiasm is contagious. What made me decide to become a member is the community. There's a warmth here that's hard to manufacture -- people cheering each other on and lifting one another up. It's a space where you can step away from screens and noise and just make something with your hands, surrounded by people who get it. I didn't expect to find that when I signed up for a ceramics class, but I'm so glad I did.

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    4.8
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    We had such a great experience at Clay Life Art Studio for our 4-year anniversary. My husband and I…read morebooked a private wheel-throwing lesson, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable things we've done together. David, the owner, welcomed us into the studio and gave us a tour before we started. He taught us the basics and all the important things to know when working on the wheel. He was incredibly informative, hands-on, patient, and welcoming--and also really funny, which made the whole experience even more relaxed and enjoyable. It was our first time trying wheel throwing and we had so much fun that my husband and I couldn't stop talking about it afterward. We each made two pieces, and for beginners I think we did pretty well lol! We were honestly so excited to come back and pick up our creations. The staff and members were also super friendly. One of the members asked if we were doing a lesson and when we said yes she told us we would have a great time--and she was not wrong. They also offer memberships if you're interested, and the studio has a very welcoming, community-based vibe. If you've ever wanted to try pottery or are looking for a fun and unique date idea, I highly recommend it.

    My boyfriend booked an appointment here for a 1-time wheel throwing class as a surprise for my…read morebirthday. He had come a couple months ago with his company and had such a good experience with David that he wanted to come again! We walked in a bit early, so we walked to the cute bakery next door for some baked goods and a little coffee before returning at 11:30. The actual class itself is quite short and we took exactly one hour to complete our two bowls (two items per person!) Our instructor showed us very quickly how to throw the clay, center it, and push in and out to make a bowl or a plate. The rest of the class was pretty independent as our instructor walked away several times, which I think could bother some people if you really want to be guided the entire time; however, I actually enjoy being given the space to become comfortable with the clay on my own. Our instructor came by every so often to check in and guide us to the next step or help fix up oopsies (I accidentally kept making the bottom of mine too thin, but he was so encouraging and swiftly fixed it, while also explaining each step of the way so that I could learn and possibly fix my next bowl, if I messed up on that one too.) As it was my birthday, our instructor gave me the demo piece he created and allowed me to choose the color for it as well! I chose the green for all of my pieces. It's been about 2 weeks since we took the class, so I'm hoping to receive the pieces soon! If I lived in the area, I would absolutely consider signing up for a membership to really get into making pottery!

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