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An entertainment venue that takes people on virtual zombie-hunting and alien-fighting missions is opening its first Philadelphia location.
Sandbox VR will take over the second floor at 1712 Walnut St., sharing the constructing with Saatva, a mattress store on the bottom level. Construction will begin in a number of weeks, a press representative said, with a projected opening to follow in April.
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To play in one among Sandbox VR’s virtual worlds, players strap on headsets and motion sensors. These devices facilitate full body movement in pretend settings, allowing parties of as much as six people to interact with each other and their video game opponents. Bookings typically range from $50-$60 per guest.
Sandbox VR offers players a set of “experiences.” Some of them are based on Netflix titles like “Squid Game” and “Rebel Moon.” Others transport people to pirate ships, outer space or a fantasy universe. The company also has three options for would-be zombie hunters. “Deadwood Phobia” drops players into an abandoned hospital crawling with the undead, while “Deadwood Mansion” incorporates a spooky old manor and “Deadwood Valley” spans a whole town. All nine Sandbox VR games shall be available on the Philadelphia location.
The Walnut Street space shall be divided into 4 gaming bays able to hosting 40-50 guests per hour, based on LOL Entertainment. The Chicago-based agency has partnered with Sandbox VR to open recent franchise locations in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston and Washington, D.C. It struck an identical deal to bring the Museum of Illusions to Old City in 2022.
“As someone who grew up in the realm, I know the way perfectly this location matches the town’s vibrant tech and entertainment scene,” Rob Cooper, CEO and founding father of LOL Entertainment, said in an announcement. “Partnering with Sandbox VR to rework this historic Walnut Street space right into a cutting-edge virtual reality destination shows our commitment to Philadelphia’s growth as a hub for modern entertainment.”
Sandbox VR has yet to enter the Philadelphia market, but it surely has a presence in Pennsylvania. Its Pittsburgh location opened in 2023.
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