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We've collected the answers to some common questions we get about VR escape rooms on this page. This will help you understand the possibilities and requirements around running your very own VR escape room as part of your location-based entertainment business.
Why should I launch a VR escape room?
VR escape rooms are an attractive innovation to add on to your business that allow you to host multiple rooms in a single space. Moreover, there’s no room reset time and no prop repair to worry about.
Players come into the experience with an intuitive understanding of what they need to do, and our software allows them to explore places and challenges not possible with traditional physical rooms. VR escape rooms are not only great for repeat business as you can offer more scenarios in the same space, but they’ll give you a strong competitive edge
Players come into the experience with an intuitive understanding of what they need to do, and our software allows them to explore places and challenges not possible with traditional physical rooms. VR escape rooms are not only great for repeat business as you can offer more scenarios in the same space, but they’ll give you a strong competitive edge
Who can use vrCAVE products?
We work with escape room owners, VR arcades, and family entertainment centres. If you offer location-based entertainment and have a little room, chances are you’re a great fit
What are the requirements of a VR escape room?
You need three things: software, hardware, and space.
We currently offer up to six unique software experiences, and can supply the hardware. All you need is an empty room with a minimum of 15' x 18' (4.6 m x 5.5 m) open space.
We currently offer up to six unique software experiences, and can supply the hardware. All you need is an empty room with a minimum of 15' x 18' (4.6 m x 5.5 m) open space.
How do VR escape rooms work?
Just as in traditional escape rooms, our VR escape rooms require players to complete some objective within a time limit. In groups of up to four, players walk around in the same physical space and collaborate to solve problems.
We create situations not possible in traditional rooms — a space station with a sweeping view of the Earth, a time machine that requires players solve puzzles across different time periods — but by reaching out with their hands via controllers and manipulating objects and the environment, players progress through the scenario and either succeed or fail.
We create situations not possible in traditional rooms — a space station with a sweeping view of the Earth, a time machine that requires players solve puzzles across different time periods — but by reaching out with their hands via controllers and manipulating objects and the environment, players progress through the scenario and either succeed or fail.
What equipment do I need to run a VR escape room?
We support two types of VR hardware. There’s the high-performance option of high-end headsets — Vive, Vive Pro/2, and Valve Index — powered by backpack PCs. There’s also the lightweight streamlined experience of the wireless Meta Quest/2 and VIVE Focus 3.
You’ll also need a PC to run the games from.
You’ll also need a PC to run the games from.
Are there safety concerns with VR?
Will my customers experience VR sickness?
Removing the risk of VR motion sickness is a priority for every experience we design. Because our products are designed for free-roam movement, player’s views are in total synchronization with their real-world movements. This is compared to other VR experiences that move the game world around the player while they remain stationary — which can induce motion sickness and nausea
What VR products are available?
We currently have nine different experiences available.
Hospital of Horror - a VR haunted house perfect for the Halloween season
Laserbots - defend a position against waves of robots
Space Station Tiberia - players must repair a space station and blast a meteor
Depths of Osiris - retrieve an artifact from an underwater temple
Dragon Tower - players must escape from becoming a dragon’s lunch
Time Travel Paradox - solve puzzles across different time periods
Manor of Escape - escape from the interdimensional traps of a mad count
Pirates Plague - break the curse and experience thrilling ship battles
Runaway Train - make you way through an out of control train
You learn more about each of them on our games page.
Hospital of Horror - a VR haunted house perfect for the Halloween season
Laserbots - defend a position against waves of robots
Space Station Tiberia - players must repair a space station and blast a meteor
Depths of Osiris - retrieve an artifact from an underwater temple
Dragon Tower - players must escape from becoming a dragon’s lunch
Time Travel Paradox - solve puzzles across different time periods
Manor of Escape - escape from the interdimensional traps of a mad count
Pirates Plague - break the curse and experience thrilling ship battles
Runaway Train - make you way through an out of control train
You learn more about each of them on our games page.
How often do new rooms become available?
We create and release a new addition to our library every year — meaning you’ll have more and more options available for your customers over time
What does a VR escape room cost?
Our packages depend upon your specific situation and needs. Please contact us to get more information.
The cost to your customers can be comparable to your traditional escape room pricing while still providing a strong ROI.
The cost to your customers can be comparable to your traditional escape room pricing while still providing a strong ROI.
Are demos available?
Yes! If you already have a supported VR headset, we can help you with a demo directly. Otherwise, please contact us to find out what can be arranged, but we’d love to share a hands-on opportunity for you to see the magic of a VR escape room
What languages are the VR escape rooms available in?
English, French, German, Spanish, and Russian. If your language is not listed and you’re interested, please let us know! We do continue to add language support over time.
How do my customers need to prepare?
There are no special requirements. The headsets will fit over most glasses and will work just fine with contacts. The controls are very simple and intuitive — players walk around and can reach to interact with objects using handheld controllers in each hand.
What size of groups are supported?
Our escape rooms support 2-5 players. The experiences are designed with collaboration in mind, so while they're not generally suitable for single players, you can be sure that everyone will be working together excitedly!
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