Edge of Reality VR Arcade

Edge of Reality VR Arcade

Reviews Summary

Overwhelmingly positive reviews highlight Edge of Reality as a fun, unique VR experience for all ages. Customers consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff (especially Rob the owner) for creating an engaging atmosphere. The wide game selection, reasonable prices, and immersive props (like the famous plank) receive frequent mentions. Many note it's perfect for dates, parties, or family outings, with first-timer VR users particularly impressed. While most reviews are 5-star, one mentions scheduling confusion. Recurring themes include exceptional customer service, great value, and memorable experiences that keep visitors returning.

About This Listing

Good for kids
Has Virtual Reality
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

What to Expect from Virtual Reality in Arcades

Step into virtual reality for a breathtaking adventure! Arcade VR stations boast advanced headsets (like Oculus or HTC Vive), motion controllers, and sometimes full-body tracking or treadmills. You’ll dive into games like Beat Saber or VR shooters, swinging, dodging, or aiming in 360-degree worlds with vivid visuals and immersive sound. Gameplay spans solo quests to multiplayer battles, with intuitive controls for all levels. Arcades offer vibrant, social VR zones, delivering a thrilling, cutting-edge experience in 2025.

Features

Good for kids
Has Virtual Reality
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

333B W Washington St

Marquette, Michigan 49855

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 1-8PM
Thursday 1-8PM
Friday 1-8PM
Saturday 1-9PM
Sunday 1-6PM

Customer Reviews

Wonderful experience for my daughter's 12th birthday party. She and a few friends had a great time playing the games and the staff was very helpful, knowledgeable, and overall great with kids. Tables were provided and i was able to decorate to my heart's content as well as bring my own food/drink and birthday cake.They have games to suit every taste from simulations, driving, fighting, shooting, etc. I would highly recommend this place for a laid-back low-stress birthday party solution, a way to warm up in

My boyfriend and I had never been to this side of Marquette before so we were looking for things to do. When we came across this place, we were very excited for what it was, and we were NOT disappointed! The host was incredibly nice and helpful all throughout our session. He also gave us some awesome dinner suggestions and was a great conversationalist. I would go again in a heart beat and hope we can back again soon!

100% recommend! We had our son's 10th birthday party here and they are incredible. Super friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend for parties, date night or just a fun activity ??

What a great place with a great owner. If you like VR gaming this is your place. Owner Rob makes sure each and everyone is all set and doing well. Fun atmosphere. Team member Adam was great as well. Both Rob and Adam offer help and hints if asked while one is doing the VR gaming. Recommend. You will be back just like I will.

Really great experience! Host was amazing, and gave great recommendations for dinner. Would go again in a heartbeat.

Took my kid here last weekend and he had a blast. The staff was super helpful and patient with my kid as it was his first time trying VR. Seems like a great place to host a party or even just visit on a weekend.

Took the team out after a great meeting for some fun! Was a blast! The owner Rob S was super professional and helped us get going. 100% recommendation from me and the staff at B.R.?s Gellyball llc

Fantastic VR experience. Clean and organized, top equipment! Book ahead! Kids had a blast!

We had our daughter's 10th birthday party today and it was AMAZING! They welcomed us with open arms, explained the rules and how-to's so the kids could easily understand, super helpful in every aspect and HILARIOUS! They helped set things up with us (cutting up food, providing a knife and lighter that I forgot, setting up plates & food, etc), and most of all helped keep the kids in line while we got food, drinks, cake and presents ready. Lots of fun and laughs had by all. We want to thank the owner and work

Very awesome. Owner and employees very friendly. One of the quietest birthday parties I've thrown for my 9 and 10 year old. Very affordable as well! Has 5 standing stations and one driving station.

I just had my kiddos 8th birthday party here, and I have to come tell everyone that it was AMAZING!!! ?? It was so much fun for the kids, and the owner is so amazing that it was calm and fun for the parents as well! We hadn't been there before so I was a little nervous about how it would work out with little kids, but it was the easiest party we've had to date. If you've got friends or family that like to game, this is the best spot around to celebrate them!!! We will definitely be back!! (My kid says

We just had our son's birthday party at Edge of Reality and it was a total win! Kids had a great time, and adults had plenty of fun as well. Staff was so welcoming, helpful, and organized. Would absolutely highly recommend checking out for a cool birthday party!

We booked my 9 year olds birthday here. Everyone had a blast! From the thrill of walking the plank 80 stories up to calming waters in the Ocean to silly games the kids couldn't stop laughing at. They were great with the kids and put me at ease with this complicated seeming equipment. Hoping to plan a date night there sometime soon!

Awesome experience! First time trying out VR, the owner was great made suggestions and walked us through the process. Lots of fun & laughs. We reserved a station for an hour and had a blast - great date activity!

The atmosphere is so perfect for Marquette. Big windows with a view of the real world outside. The contrast of that with the virtual world in the headsets and in the screens is so cool. The owners were so helpful to and so into the VR experience that it was ready to get caught up in the excitement. Thanks for having such a cool place within such an easy distance.

Such a great experience! I took my son and the owner Rob went above and beyond to make sure my son had a fantastic first time with VR! He had a blast and I had a blast just watching him! We laughed for an hour straight!

Perfect little spot to enjoy some gaming! Quiet, calm and respectful. I really enjoy that even for people with social anxiety the set up is relaxing and minimalizes that anxiety of feeling watched all around especially when you yourself cant see what's around you so it feels very safe to unconnect

So fun! Rob was very kind and helpful to us first timers!! What a blast! We will definitely return! Thank you!!

Highly recommend! A great option for groups or individuals. My boys (ages8-12) have been several times for parties and just with friends and have loved it. Rob?the owner?has been hilarious and helpful every time!

Great place to take the family. Everybody found games they

Edge of Reality blew it out of the water! Service was amazing and he was so helpful setting us up and getting us started. Charges are incredibly reasonable and totally worth every penny. He also has snacks and refreshments for excellent prices. We had the best time!

Highly recommend! My son and husband had an awesome experience playing together! We rented two spaces so they could play co-op and watching them was extremely entertaining for me as well. The owner and employees are incredibly patient and helpful for all levels of gamers. We left with huge smiles and amazing memories!

We had such a good time. Rob, the owner, couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. We used both the driving rig (my husband?s favorite) and a regular VR station. My college age boys enjoyed a variety of games. They offer snacks and drinks, if your hungry or thirsty, too! Would be a great family outing or fun birthday party idea. This was our 3rd visit and we'll definitely be back!!

Just went for our first time today. What a great experience ??. Rob was very attentive and explained everything as we were newbies to the vr world. Wanted a unique date experience and boy did we get it! As a side note, a nice snack selection (with reasonable prices, too)?overall I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun time! Personally, I enjoyed watching rather than playing?but lots of fun for sure! Thanks, Rob! So wonderful to see such a great entertainment opportunity in Marquette! ??

The whole family had a great time! Reasonable prices, cool atmosphere, and the owner really goes the extra mile to make sure everyone has a lot of fun. This is a great family activity but would also be a blast with friends. Literally fun for all ages ?? I would definitely, highly recommend Edge of Reality!

Wonderful experience! My husband and I took my dad here for his birthday, and he was thoroughly entertained. They're looking forward to coming back and bringing friends.

This is an amazing place for people of all ages!! There's a variety of games to choose from and even some multiplayer ones as well. Rob has helped us both times we've visited and we could not be more grateful for his outstanding service and humor! The prices are very very reasonable as well. You pay for the stations by the hour and can switch players amongst your group seamlessly with no extra charge. A great addition to downtown Marquette!!!

I had never done anything with VR so it was a blast! I wish I had gotten the guys name, but he was super kind and fun to talk to. Brought out a plank for the Richie's Plank Experience. Didn't realize until I went to take a step which made it very entertaining for my friends who came along. Definitely unexpected but very cool that they have different props for extra immersion. If I lived in the area I'd definitely be back.

We reserved online and when we walked in, the man greeted us happy to see us and helped us get set up right away. He was a lot of fun, helpful, understanding and made the expierence that much more enjoyable!! We will be back!!

So this was my first time here and everything was amazing. The games are super fun, the owner is extremely knowledgeable about all the equipment and games and helps you setting stuff up and through the process. I would definitely recommend this place if you were looking to have some fun it's definitely a fun and unique place.

What a fun experience! My 9 year old son loved it! The man that was there (the owner?) was funny and helpful and SO patient! Absolutely will visit again the next time we are in the area.

Visited here to try and do something different with an 11yo and was quite impressed with it. Nice and bright, good equipment and kept quite clean. We had a good amount of fun. The owner was around and able to help with any questions and was very knowledgeable about all of the different equipment types and associated software.

My boys (7 and 9) are hard to please but they gave this place a 10/10. The owner (?) was very helpful, knowledgeable, and was patient with my kids while they figured things out. Next time we are in Marquette we will be back!

This was so much fun!!! My girlfriend and I checked it out while visiting Marquette and this is definitely something that couldn't exist in a big city. There was a great selection of games, the price was very fair for the amount of time we spent there (two hours), and the employee was super helpful. I'd definitely recommend visiting!

The selection of entertainment here is just amazing. It all really blew me away, and Staff is ready and willing to help/guide you during your experience at any time. AMAZING that you can rent out for private events too!

Rob and his staff are amazing. We had our daughters 11th birthday party at the VR arcade. The kids had an amazing experience and Rob kept the kids excited, intrigued and happy. Low stress for us and high fun value for kiddos! We highly recommend Rob and Edge of Reality for a party or just a fun night out with your family or friends!!

We had a birthday party for our son here. We had so much fun! It is definitely a wild, exciting experience! The guys were so helpful and there are a lot of different games to try.

Above and beyond is their normal. Some of the best customer service that I've ever seen, alongside a genuine desire to make sure that every experience is the best it can possibly be. They've got a great selection of games, and they even sell VR sets! I cannot recommend them highly enough; this is the kind of place that deserves a 6th star option.

What a great space to enjoy an afternoon with family and friends. Staff are very help and accommodating if you are new to vr. Children to adults will all leave happy and laughing. Highly recommend experience. I suggest multiple booths or hours for groups.

Virtually the coolest place to host a party. I really appreciate how interactive Rob was with kids and how the staff kept the games going throughout for all to enjoy. One happy 10 year old and smiles all around????

This was so awesome. We had a group of 4 ages 21-50. Definitely not gamers, so we didn't no what to expect. Owner was very helpful and fun. Thanks!

Really fun place to check out. Staff was really nice, made sure everyone was having fun and could get the hang of the systems they were using(plus occasionally throwing in some homemade effects for added immersion). They made sure to stay on top of keeping everything sanitized as well

AMAZING EXPERIENCE. Highly recommended for dates. I advise getting the two-headset for two hours deal. The games go by quickly and you want time to enjoy them! Amazing and cannot rate highly enough. 6th star for the friendly staff.

10/10 experience, went with my family members on two different occasions, and whilst talking to the owner was convinced into finally purchasing a vr headset. Works perfectly! And with the assistance from Rob I'm now able to play at home comfortably.

We had a great time even as adults in our 30s (definitely not just for kids). The man working there was very upbeat and helpful. It was a fun, unique experience.

Great place fun affordable. The owner is one of the nicest people I've ever met. Totally going back asap. Everyone should try great for every person. Great game selection

Don't worry if you haven't tried VR yet, in fact, I recommend coming here if you want to try it out for the first time. Clean facilities, professional & helpful staff, walk-ins are welcome (you can book an appointment in advance if you want to be safe), and cutting-edge technology. I can't believe such a wonderful VR arcade can be found in Marquette!

Awesome customer service and definitely a blast. My daughter said it was the best arcade ever!!!!

The place was a blast! The owner loved his job and made the experience for our group very enjoyable!

Had a blast with my first VR experience. Really cool guy explains things before you get into it and checks on you every 10 minutes or if you look stuck. It makes me wish I still went to NMU so i could go here after class.

Had a blast here with my son. Played for an hour, could?ve played longer. Equipment was easy to use and staff was very helpful.

A buddy and I went for an hour of game play. Great set up and super encouraging staff. Can't wait to go back!

Came from outta town to try and make an appointment for a game after reading up on it's website that it's open for that such thing and called like a week before to make sure when we stopped by people would be there. Ended up not even being able to go in because their times on Google and the information I was given didn't match up with the other sign they posted on their entrance saying that Monday and Tuesday HAD to be scheduled by a private party first to even get in and had to leave disappointed. ?? Maybe

This place is fun for everyone. Any age and any interest. They are very helpful. Everyone should try this. It's as fun to watch as it is to be the one doing the activity. Bring the family and share a station. :)

Amazing!!! Great place for all ages(old enough to play video game say 5 and up?) Love going there as a group and watching each other play

This place is awsome!!had a great time

Had my sons birthday party here and they did a fantastic job! All of the kids had a great time and they d it very easy for me!!

What an amazing experience, VR is. The folks at Edge are welcoming, very helpful, and the prices are beyond reasonable. This is great entertainment for all ages alike! Do yourself a favor and try it out!

Had an excellent time here with my kids! The owner has such a great personality. Definitely worth the money!

Wife and I went on our 10 year anniversary vacation, so much fun we booked an hour the next day before we left! Has me wanting to buy a setup! You guys ship?

My kid loves this place. He cashes in cans on his own just to play for a few hours. Friendly and helpful people.

More fun than I expected, left me wishing I had more time to play. The guy working was super attentive and informative which made playing a breeze, couldn't handle the vr zombies though.

Was my first ever experience with VR. My friend and I were walked through the basics with the help of an extremely friendly employee who also helped recommend games that we could both enjoy. Great experience!

Great place to go for a rainy day while camping with the kids. They have games for kids and teens :) Prices are great ($20/hr) and free popcorn while you watch them look silly ;)

My wife and I had a great time! This was our first time really playing VR and let me tell you, we had a blast! Thank you Edge VR!

My son loves this place he's even asking to throw his birthday party there. Owner is awesome and easy to talk to would totally say stop in and check it out and get out of our own reality

An amazing place-- great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. Games for all experience and challenge levels.

The staff is amazing! Always a good time, even if my 10 year old only wants to play the office simulator.

Super interactive and entertaining, whether you're wearing the headset or a friend. Highly recommend for a fun time with friends and family.

The owners are great to work with and kids have a blast!

It was an awesome experience I would do it all day if I could and it is a lot cheaper than getting the set up at home

Great fun! I'm really impressed with this equipment--no lag, feels totally immersive. And the kids loved it!

Good times! Rob did a great job taking care of my family. Highly recommended!

I went here for my partners birthday, 10/10 super friendly staff and an amazing date night!!

It was awesome! My first vr experience. Is definitely the most fun to havw in this town.

Virtual reality is a lot more fun than it seems, and this place had a ton of the more fun games to play aswell. The people working their are also very polite.

Can you survive the plank?!?!?! Tons of fun, great place to hang and grab a snack or soda.

Very fun! Would recommend.

Took my boys and they loved it Rob goes above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable for every one.

Very helpful guide through games, hour just flew by! So much fun as an individual or group.

Good prices. Great place. Not one glitch. Very fun. Children loved it.

Great atmosphere and fantastic staff. Would be a great place for special events With great price.

They have great game options for a 7 year old. Awesome experience!

Such a fun, affordable way to spend a few hours! Will definitely return! Thank you for the laughs!

So much fun! With literally hundreds of possibilities, they have something for everyone! If you have not tried Edge Of Reality I highly encourage it...I'll be back!

I had a good time with friends using virtual reality games. The staff were friendly and helpful

We had soooooo much fun, great games,, excellent VR Hardware, top of the line PCs A++++++

Super Awesome! Lots of games, very helpful staff. Original and fun!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”

Are virtual reality games in arcades worth playing?

Yes, virtual reality (VR) games in arcades are a top attraction in 2025! Titles like Beat Saber and Half-Life: Alyx deliver immersive thrills with cutting-edge headsets, motion tracking, and responsive controllers. High-resolution displays and spatial audio create heart-pounding experiences, from slashing rhythms to battling zombies. Arcades feature multiplayer VR zones and tournaments, fostering lively communities. VR booths are regularly packed, proving their captivating, next-level gameplay makes them a must-try arcade experience.