I wasn't familiar with Immersive Gamebox before our visit. I've heard of similar interactive gaming…read moresetups, but I didn't know IGB had a location in Arlington--or what to expect from the experience. I went with my niece and was genuinely surprised by how much fun we had! The games were interactive, challenging, and a total blast. We laughed a lot, got competitive, and I'm pretty sure people in the other rooms (or "boxes") could hear us having a great time. I'm really glad we gave it a try, and I'd definitely go back. If you have kids or are looking for a unique family outing, I'd say the passes are well worth it. One quick tip: Know exactly where you're going before you arrive. I didn't realize the location is on the outside of the mall, which wasn't a big issue for me, but it could be frustrating if you're tight on time. The confirmation emails do a solid job providing directions--if you're driving and parking. But if you're getting dropped off (like I was via Uber), the signage and location can be a little tricky to spot. A minor hiccup, but something to be aware of.

We paid $75 for 4 "choose your own" 30-minute game passes because we had never been to Immersive…read moreGamebox. We had difficulty locating it, so we ran a bit late for our original 8pm time slot, and adding insult to injury, we received a $10 parking ticket for some strange reason when it was not paid parking. (We even have a handicap placard, so there is absolutely no mercy when it comes to the greed of whomever owns/manages that parking garage). When we arrived to the venue, it was immediately obvious their air conditioning broke...it was sweltering. The kid at the front desk said we should've gotten an email about it, and I double checked...we did not. Our group of four, which included two teens on the autism spectrum, asked which games were available and what they suggested for first-timers. No helpful suggestions whatsoever. We opted to try the Angry Birds game simulation since it was at least familiar to the kids. Maybe this is one of their older games, but it just sucked. In addition to being super stuffy and uncomfortable in the enclosed room, the graphics were terrible and not sensitive to any movement or touch. Within five minutes, the kids wanted to go. It couldn't even sustain their attention for five minutes. We asked if there was another game available, and there was not. No offer for a refund or a come-back-and-try-us-again (when we have AC) credit. What a monumental waste of time and money. Never again.

This was a really cool concept and it was a unique experience for an escape room. Parking was easy…read moreto find. The staff was super helpful and I needed the help because I needed some refreshers throughout to remember how the remote control works. It was really cool to feel like we were actually in the space of the escape room. We did the prison room and I thought I was actually in a prison which made the experience feel more real. My headset stopped working a couple of times but that was towards the very end and it was quickly resolved. We were offered the opportunity to extend our time. I did feel a little bit of motion sickness but I also was having eye issues that day so not sure if that was causing the VR or my eye situation.

We held our newly minted 12-year-old's birthday party here. It was super easy and very low-key. The…read morekids had a great time. For most of them, it was their first experience with VR. They did an escape room and all of them enjoyed it. That said, they clearly needed an adult with them to help (thankfully, Dad was there to the rescue). They enjoyed the VR for an hour and then headed over to the table set up for them to have lunch and cake. Easy to bring food in and it was a chill vibe. Perfect low-planning party for 6 kids and reasonably affordable.

My family was talking about bucket lists and my wife mentioned Machu Picchu in Peru. Being the…read morehusband I am, I looked on Google for more information and this experience with Fever Hub popped up to my surprise. It's something unique to do so I reserved tickets for this virtual reality experience. A little pricy in my opinion but once you experience it and see it you can appreciate all the technology and effort that went in to creating it. We were able to find nearby street parking at a cost on Saturday, 2 hrs max, but there are garages available as well. Upon entering, you check-in at the desk, provide your tickets, and complete the waiver forms. You each get assigned a name to be recognized within your party while you're wandering the virtual reality course as a team. There are others on the course that you will see but they're on their own route and all you see is a silhouette in the viewfinder. Following check-in, you walk to the back of the building where they fit you with a headset and give you a brief on how to wear it and what to do. It's really simple. Arrows guide you along your route, along with the narrator robot in the viewfinder, while explaining various things along your journey. It's very interesting and educational, although not the real Peruvian experience. They offer souvenirs and other mementos at the end related to the experience. They vary the courses over the months so that one will play for a period of weeks and then another. Highly recommend for something different and educational for the whole family. There can be a lot of walking and standing over the course of nearly an hour which may not be for everyone unless you bring a chair to sit in. I did see a gentleman in a wheelchair being pushed around which I thought was great to be able to experience.

This was a cool date night for us. Something to do other than just dinner out. The experience is…read morepretty realistic (video game quality) and it gives a lot of information about the place. Warm welcome, easy to follow instructions and wheelchair friendly. Worth it. Not 5 stars bc the end becomes more and more like a video game (I won't give away the ending) and I preferred the beginning way the story was being told. More like 4.5 but yelp still doesn't do halfsies. If you're lucky you'd get street parking too and it'd be even better cost wise

We went to VR Zone DC for my son's 13th birthday last Friday. We can't wait to go back!! Will at VR…read moreZone was awesome! He helped everyone have a fantastic time. My son and his cousins and his friend had a blast playing the games for 90 minutes. We have been to other VR Arcades in the past, on the west coast and I have to say this one was the best. All us adults can't wait to go without the kids! lol! Perfect place for a date too! Fight Zombies or relax on the beach or take an underwater dive in the ocean and see beautiful jellyfish surrounding you! They had an awesome selection of games and tons of them! It was magical and I literally can't wait to go back. The staff was awesome! Will emailed me later letting us know my niece forgot her eyeglasses there, how awesome is that!? So many people would have just tossed them or not taken the time to email anyone. I was impressed by his patience and professionalism dealing with 3 teens and 1 8 year old who were a bit needy. They have escape rooms too and one was a Stranger Things Themed room! It was awesome!! Go to VR Zone if you want a cool, unique experience.

I would give this experience a 3.5 rating…read more I enjoyed the experience overall, but there were several tech issues during my allotted time - audio wasn't working, headsets weren't fully charged, etc. The person running the experience gave us some extra time to account for the tech issues, but it definitely took away from the enjoyment. The games also don't really have good tutorials when you start them, so it took some time to figure how to properly play most of them. It's about $50 per person for an hour of game time, which seems a bit excessive for what you get. It's a cool experience to try once but not sure I'd do it again for the same price.

oh this place is amazing. definitely need to try if you are a car enthusiast like me. the staff are…read moreso incredibly friendly and walk you through every step of the way. the rigs are better than what youll find anywhere else. from suspension on the seat to the panoramic view, i believe the price is well justified in the quality of racing you get. you feel every press of the gas and bump on the road on your seat. so many customizable aspects. i will advise though, if you get easily motion sick, i would not recommend. though im great on the track and with my own car, i had to tap out after a couple laps on the rig due to how nauseous it was making me. as unfortunate as it is, it shows how much feedback you get on the seat!

Stopped in for the first time over the weekend and had an awesome time. Employee William was…read moreawesome and made sure I had everything I needed. The facility was clean and had races going on the TVs setting a really cool vibe. As for the SIMs themselves, they have some great setups. The full motion system felt incredibly realistic, the pedals and wheel had great response and feel, and even for a bigger guy, the rig itself was comfortable even after a hour of racing. I will definitely be back soon!!!

What an experience!! Today was my first time at Sandbox and I had such a great time. We chose the…read moredeadwood valley theme. I was mind blown. I'm not new to VR but the optics were awesome. Without giving too much info away if you choose the deadwood valley theme you will have all type of things coming at you. It was a great shooting game. One thing that could be improved would be the customer service. Once we walked in we did not know what to do or where to go. We had to search around for someone to help us. Also, the staff wasn't great at explaining the instructions. Think he assumed that we knew what to do. However, it was a great experience. Definitely check it out if you are in Tyson's Corner.

VR experience was awesome. The family and friends came out 6 deep and we selected Deadwood Phobia,…read morethe best seller and I can see why! This was my second time here over a year ago and I did the previous Deadwood, which is filled with zombies and other strange creatures. The graphics are crisp and pretty realistic, to get you hopping around, panting, and sweating. Just like any video game you move from a new level to the next level, which comes with a change of scenery. We went from a creepy lab, a meatpacking conveyor belt, to boots on the ground fighting in a zombie war zone! So much fun with many more surprises and features I'll let you discover for yourself. I felt it was long enough towards the end, I start hoping the goblins would stop coming. Perfect amount of time. They give you a keepsake video which is edited with everyone's gamer names, a recap of the scores, highlights, and who your team's MVP is! Great for bragging and talking ish over dinner after the game is over. It is pricey about $65 per person, but it's not something you'll do every weekend. It truly is a unique experience, because this is the only chain in the DMV. The staff is polite and do a great job of explaining the rules and how to wear the equipment. Definitely arrive 15 minutes early, especially if you've never played the game before. I will definitely comeback for a 3rd experience, the more people for the spooky Deadwood Phobia, the better!

Friendly staff, fun games, ticket earning machines that are fun and not impossible to win. Also…read moreclean, while playing the games I noticed workers going around and vacuuming and wiping off the machines/games with cleaner. Women's bathroom was also clean, exceeded my expectation honestly. Highly recommend and will come back!

Love the space. Love the staff. Relatively inexpensive. Tool a family of 5 and didnt have to break…read morethe bank. Highly recommend.

The last time I was here I had a blast. I rode a coaster right for a much longer time period than…read morenormal. The feeling of air being blown at your feet to give off the illusion of flying through the air was wonderful. The manager on duty showed me more added experiences you can choose from. I even say a game called ...Jack and Cat...which looks very much like Tom and Jerry. This is the ride that caught my eye, and I might try it out should there be a next time. The manager (we will call Kevin) Explain how each show works and how you will have a different experience with each ride. I forgot to get the prices for the rides, but if I remember correctly the price is $4 dollars per ride.

What a waste! We asked several times if these were games and the lady, texting on her phone,…read morecontinued to allow us to believe we were getting into some sort of Jurassic Park game like at the arcade. We literally sat in a ball looking at fuzzy video, which I hesitate to call reality, waiting for something to come out for us to engage. Waste of time and money! Save yourself and go to Chuckie Cheese.

The team was great and allowed me to change days when I mistakenly booked the wrong day…read more The energy of the team was lackluster, but the feedback at the end was appreciated. The overall experience was good and I am not just saying that because we escaped :)

Played two games here while on vacation in DC. We only planned on doing one but had some much fun…read moreand there was availability in a room after ours that we decided to stay and do another one. The game master and manager were pleasant and explained the different room themes. They have a button that you push when you need help so the game moves at your own pace. We enjoyed our time here and purchased pins to commemorate our vacation. Thanks for the memories and hospitality!