HIVE Virtual Reality

HIVE Virtual Reality

Reviews Summary

The reviews overwhelmingly praise the VR escape rooms, particularly Alice in Wonderland and Prison Escape, for being visually stunning, immersive, and fun for groups. Staff like Gavin are frequently highlighted as friendly, patient, and helpful. Most customers had excellent experiences, with many recommending it for parties or family outings. However, a few negative reviews mention booking issues, no-shows by staff, or confusion between VR and escape room offerings. The consensus is highly positive, with most reviewers awarding 5 stars for unique gameplay, great customer service, and COVID-safe environments.

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

1207 N 152nd St Suite B

Shoreline, Washington 98133

Hours

Monday 2-9PM
Tuesday 2-9PM
Wednesday 2-9PM
Thursday 2-9PM
Friday 12:30-10:30PM
Saturday 12:30-10:30PM
Sunday 12:30-9PM

Customer Reviews

Kyle was so great, we had an amazing experience with him, he was very accommodating to us running a little bit late but still offered us water, coffee etc. He knew all the games really well. Communicated with us, made us feel safe and made the experience better than expected. I would definitely recommend coming here, it's a very intimate experience as well which I prefer instead of other VR experience places.

We had a birthday party event for our teenage daughter there and everyone had a great time! The staff was friendly and they had a wide selection of game types to play. Everyone was definitely tired when they were done.They also have an escape room business next door.

Our group of young teens had a blast! This is a great, affordable option for a birthday party. The other place in Seattle was more than twice the price, so I was glad to find this place for a VR group experience.

Awesome place! We did Prison Escape room and had a blast! A good thing is that the location is wheelchair accessible and the games themselves are suitable for people with disabilities- you may play while sitting too. Great content and very nice staff.

Kyle was amazing! We had so much fun, very professional and clean. Definitely recommend.

Amazing experience. Played the Alice in Wonderland escape room (hardest among the selections) and it was visually stunning and interesting. The zombie onslaught experience was liberating, survive against hordes with nothing but your wits and weaponry. Definitely recommend to VR lovers. They use HTC Vive control sets and you can book more sessions too back to back to extend beyond the 1 hour period. Excellent customer service. Very supportive and helpful. Shoutout to Gavin for making it a fun and smooth VR

Played House of Fears: Cursed Souls w/ my boyfriend. The payment is split between a deposit and when you come to the location. The location is so funny to get to bc it's at the back side of a Scottish Rite Center. Just keep driving around until you find the Hive sign! You get the whole location to yourself when you book. Pierr (?) (ik I asked him to spell out his name, but it's been a hot minute) was amazing explaining what to expect and how the game work. When we were struggling and asked for help, Pierr

Very disappointed I scheduled a booking for 8 o'clock Sunday night. October 27 just two days ago I arrived 7:45 and they were not open. No one was there. All doors were locked The lights were off and I sat in the parking lot till 830 I tried calling the number you get a recording message that says they're going to try to connect you no answer and you cannot leave a message. I was only in town for the one day so I am not able to go back by there personally I have Called three Times I have also emailed them a

Loved it !! We did sanctum we had a party of 4 the employee I think his name Gavin was extremely helpful and made the process so easy to understand.

Five 12 year olds had a chance to work together to escape the secret rooms and passages, they loved it! Glad we found this place.

We had a blast at this place! Great virtual reality escape rooms of various themes! Highly recommended for family gatherings, parties, and team building events!

What an amazing first experience! My friends and I had the greatest first VR Experience! We chose Alice. We were so close to beating the game, but because it had such a beautiful setting, we had been distracted most of the time. We couldn't stop talking about the experience, even after we played. The employee was very friendly and patient with us. I definitely recommend this place!

Took my friends as a surprise for their bday and none of us had done it before, and we had a blast! 10/10 would recommend. The guy there was very kind and awesome enough to help us craft the best experience!

My son and I had a great time. Even though we already on Oculus, it was unique! Jay went out of her way to make us feel welcome. Highly recommend!

Very fun vr horror escape room :)

Such a fun experience! Lots of games to choose from. Make sure to bring friends!

My family and I (2 adults, 3 mid-teens) played Cyberpunk Tonight, and it was so much fun! Everyone had a great time, and was all smiles. Lots of COVID precautions in place too, so that put us at ease. Very friendly! I would recommend this definitely for parties, or just a fun family night out like us!

Been here twice and have had a blast each time! The owner gives us thorough instructions at the beginning then let's us go off and have fun. Everything is very clean and tidy as well which was a huge plus!

Excellent experience. I came here with a group of 3 for a friends bday, and did the Alice escape game. Very interesting environment with neat puzzles. 10/10 would recommend.

My party included 3 people. We chose Prison Escape. We didn't escape, but we had a lot of fun! Gavin, the instructor was very helpful and informative.

Did this for my moms bday and we all had a blast!! Gentry (sorry if I missed spelled the name) was awesome with guiding us on what to do. Wish I would?ve done 2 hours!

Online said open. my fiance and I walked in. A man was inside and was very rude telling us " do you see an open sign? No, so that means we are closed!" He could have just let us know by saying Iam sorry but we are not open, and explain to us how to go about booking an appointment. The door should not have been unlocked and he made us feel very unwelcomed. We would have understood the appointment only..but the way he approached the situation was very unprofessional...we won't be back

It was an amazing experience! We've never tried anything virtual reality and Daniel was very helpful and answered any questions we had prior to playing. Definitely recommend for a date night or a group activity.

It was my first VR experience and it was so much fun! We tried one scary vr escape game, which felt real and even made me scream at one point! Another one was the Cyberpunk. The games that HiveVR offers all have different levels of difficulty, and you can always find the one that fits you and your team. We did escape the House of Fear escape game! And were really close to escaping the CyberPunk. I really liked the fact that we could see how much progress we made and how close we were to achieving our goa

Great visuals and a lot of group fun. The Christmas quest is beautiful, but it's pretty easy. If looking for a challenge go hard!

This was so much fun! The place is very clean and they took all covid precautions. They were very nice and tutorials of how to do it all is included. Awesome place!

This is my family?s second time playing VR, and it has been so fun! All of our game hosts have been very nice and helpful. Can't wait to come back!

The dude working was high or something and swearing at us not really sure

Had a great time for my friend?s bachelor party. Had a great time. Jay was an awesome host. It was a fun time!!!

Fun and incredible experience. Gavin was super nice and friendly. Would recommend to friends and come back again!

This place was awesome. It was really fun and the folks working there were super nice. Highly recommend for all ages

This place is awesome its just a room with a bunch of vr headsets the guy working was very patient with our friend who was new to vr and very friendly. We deffinetly plan on going again

So much fun! They explained everything so well and set us up perfectly for our first experience!

It was fun to have the whole booth with your group! The experience is great!

Awesome place, great people! Was amazed by the quality of quests. Recommend attending!

So much fun, great instructions and friendly. Would recommend to anyone to experience!

Fantastic experience! Try the Christmas escape room, even if it's out of season ;)

An amazing VR experience! Having never tried virtual reality this was a great first time and we will definitely be back!

Great experience! Had a lot of fun with the virtual reality escape room.

The employee gave clear, concise instructions. Games were fun and immersive. Will be coming back here again!

Totally unique escape room experience. We had a great time.

One stop shopping for several games. If you like escape rooms, you can't beat this for variety and adventure!

Very fun experience, Alice (puzzle escape room game) was very fun!

Was a great time, Alice is easily the best VR escape I've played

so much fun!! the alice and wonderland game was amazing and super fun!!

This is an awesome place. The game is fun and the working stuff at here is awesome.

Had such an amazing time. Some first time vr and experienced and all had a great time.

Super fun and Gavin was super helpful and made the experience easy

We booked VR and got the escape room instead. Didn't realize what was going in until after the session.

Super fun experience for a good price! Highly recommend.

Alot of fun and friendly staff for first time VR users.

The VR gaming was so fun. I would love to visit again

Great staff, friendly and knowledgeable, it was an amazing experience

Great experience to do with friends, would definitely do again!!

You have got to get a group and Go!!!

A good place to come with friends, employees were very friendly and helpful

Great experience and great games!

Fun and unique escape room!

Great first time experience

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.