Eight Virtual Reality Rooms That Will Take You to Another World

There are so many places to have fun in New York City. The choice is simply overwhelming! SecretNYC tells about the best virtual reality halls that can transport you from the Big Apple to a completely new world.

VR studios are perfect for a date, a workout, or just having fun with friends. It's a mesmerizing way be transported to another world without leaving New York.

1. Escape Virtuality

• Where: 130 W 29th St.

Get ready to break into the unknown by taking part in cutting-edge VR games with Escape Virtuality. They offer 1-hour, 2-hour, and full-day passes. You can choose your adventure from among the following: first-person shooters, space Travel, adrenaline-pumping extreme sports, thrilling racing simulators and spine-chilling horrors.

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You can see the full list of games and book a visit here!

2. Tidal Force VR

• Where: 166 5th Ave, 2nd floor.

Located in the heart of Manhattan, Tidal Force VR is a fun place to play multiplayer VR games for groups of up to six people. For $6 an hour, choose from 50-, 1-, or 2-hour sessions. Compete (or work together) with your group to complete challenging worlds.

Tidal Force is an escape room style adventure with challenges. The popular Defense game is a world where you and your team strive to protect the inhabitants from being taken over by a space station. You can see the full list of games and book a visit here here!

3. Horizon of Khufu

• Where: 555 W 57th St.

Step into the world of Ancient Egypt in this unique VR game in Midtown. In Horizon of Khufu, you can explore one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Egyptian pyramid of Giza – the final resting place of Pharaoh Khufu – and over 4500 years of virtual Egyptian history.
The VR experience lasts about 45 minutes and is open to children aged 8 and up. You can see the full list of games and book a visit here here!

4. Tonight With The Impressionists

• Where: 555 W 57th St.

Take a stroll through 165th-century Paris and the very origins of the Impressionist art movement in this new VR experience. Using virtual reality goggles, visitors will be able to stroll along the Boulevard des Capucines and witness the first-ever Impressionist gathering. Featuring over XNUMX works by Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Edgar Degas and more, it’s an art lover’s dream come true! See the full list of games and book your visit here here!

5. Bubble Planet

• Where: 1 American Dream Wy, East Rutherford, NJ.

Bubble Planet is a step into a world of magic and fun. The magic happens at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey. Explore playful bubble installations like the Bubble Ocean, the LED Room, and the giant Bubble Bath.

There's a cool virtual reality experience here. The game lets you virtually jump head first into Bubble Planet.

In 10 minutes, you yourself become a bubble that moves through a world full of bright colors and elements. Float through celestial spheres, underwater utopias and other worlds! You can see the full list of games and book a visit here here!

6. Immersive Gamebox

• Where: 81 Essex St.

This Lower East Side location has locations all over the world. In New York City, you can choose from a catalog of games in 30-, 60-, and 90-minute sessions. Perfect for all ages!

Prices start at $42,99 for adults. The company is even offering a special “Summer Pass” right now that gives kids 6 visits to the Immersive Gamebox for just $100!

You can see the full list of games and book a visit here!

7. Sandbox VR

• Where: 305 Route 17 South, Paramus, NJ.

You’ll have to travel out of town to Paramus, New Jersey to visit Sandbox VR. But it’s worth it! The futuristic virtual reality experience is perfect for groups of up to 6 people. Hollywood-quality motion capture cameras, precise 3D body trackers, special equipment, and haptic suits really make you feel fully immersed.

The virtual reality studio itself is inspired by the Holodeck from Star Trek. These games have been carefully crafted by the world's most famous video game developers - EA, Sony and Ubisoft.

Netflix Squid Games is the company's most popular game. In addition, experts recommend Star Trek and pirate hunting for children. You can see the full list of games and book a visit here here!

8.RiseNY

• Where: 160 W 45th St.

The RiseNY virtual reality experience is a full-scale journey through the history of New York City!

Enter a 4D game in a 180-degree, 12-meter projection dome. Fly over 1950s New York City and see 8K footage of the Liberty Tower, Empire State Building, Central Park, and other iconic New York City landmarks.

The game conveys the sights and smells of the Big Apple. From a bird's eye view, you'll enjoy a virtual recreation of famous New York City events - the Fourth of July fireworks and New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square. You can see the full list of games and book a visit here here!