VR Adventure - video game fun for teens and tweens in Ottawa
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When my family found out about VRAdventures.ZONE there was no hesitation that everyone was interested in checking it out. Our household has a lot of video game experience and a fair amount of VR experience but we’ve never had a chance to all play together in a VR space and we really wanted to give it a try.
VRAdventures.ZONE is located in the Merivale Mall (park at the back of the building) and was even more impressive than we expected. We first walked in and saw a few small areas designed for people to play solo games, but once we went around the corner we realized just how big the space was and how many group games they could accommodate at once!
We decided to take on a virtual escape room. My family are becoming quite the pros at figuring these out, and we loved the idea of trying one in a VR space.
The VR escape room was more about finding things and moving them (even a spaceship!), unlike traditional escape rooms which tends to me more about solving puzzles to unlock padlocks.
What we loved
We really loved getting to this together. At home we only have one VR headset. Getting to all be in the same space and interacting with each other to solve the puzzles was a LOT of fun!
We really loved having lots of space. Having a big enough room for 5-6 people to all be walking around without bumping into walls and furniture is a struggle in most homes, even if you had that many VR headsets. We were able to move freely and it really felt like we were in the room!
As a parent I like that VR gets my kids moving while they’re playing video games. It’s a nice mix of what they love and not sitting and vegging too much.
They broadcast the gameplay on screens outside the room so even if you aren’t personally participating you can see what players are doing.
What we loved a bit less
Watching the group’s gameplay from the outside
You can get pretty hot in the headsets, so make sure the not dress too warmly and hydrate a lot.
There are a lot of flashing lights and VR can sometimes make you a bit dizzy. One of my kids needed to take a break and sit for a bit.
Overall it was a great experience and all of my family members would be happy to visit again!
What else do they offer?
VR Adventure Zone has a variety of kinds of experiences for every level and interest type, including arcade games and experiences (imagine trying out scuba diving or fly in space!)
They also offer birthday parties and even host corporate events!
Location: 1642 Merivale Rd Unit 300 (Merivale Mall)
Cost:
Pricing differs based on which experience you choose and how long you play, but expect about $25-40/person.
Hours:
They are open daily from 11am-10pm and on weekends they stay open until 11pm.
Important to know:
Kids must be at least 7 years old to play and anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed by a parent to participate.
