RSVR Milwaukee

RSVR Milwaukee

Reviews Summary

Overwhelmingly positive with frequent mentions of fun, exciting experiences and exceptional staff who are helpful, friendly, and patient, especially with first-time users. Many highlight the variety of games, clean and well-organized space, and the option for group events or parties. A few note minor drawbacks like limited headsets or brief staff knowledge gaps, but most emphasize repeat visits and strong recommendations. The atmosphere is welcoming, with added perks like outdoor spaces and reasonable pricing.

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

2210 S Kinnickinnic Ave

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207

Hours

Monday 5-10PM
Tuesday 5-10PM
Wednesday 5-10PM
Thursday 5-11PM
Friday 5-11PM
Saturday 12-11PM
Sunday 12-5PM

Customer Reviews

Ryan and his team do a phenomenal job getting you set up for a really exciting experience. They are extremely organized in their operation and get you in and into gaming in an efficient fashion. Really great at identifying the right experiences for your group based on listening to the experience you desire. This is a great place for parties, team building, or just a unique experience with either a group of people/friends or by yourself. Highly recommended!

Very fun and exciting space with brilliant staff willing to help out those new to VR and offer challenges to the experienced. Super clean, well organized, thoughtfully designed and comfortable. There is a nice patio and lawn in the back courtyard with a super cute vintage camper redesigned as a bar so people in your party can take a breather from watching the action in the outdoors. A great variety of games are available from pretty simple and cute entry level to pretty intense and scary for the more matu

A parade of wizards walked by us as we were sitting enjoying vegan ice cream. We wondered where they were off to. So up we got and followed them. They walked down KK and I said, "I bet they're going into RSVR." They passed it by. But then they turned back and went in! So in we went, too. Turns out it was a bachelor party and they were looking for a bar and RSVR had one in their backyard. So they kindly let us take photos of them and then we stayed and had some drinks from their mobile camper bar and played

These guys are great! They were very helpful explaining the controls and made the experience fun, totally worth what we paid. We will be coming back.

Such a cool space and setup! Ryan was very fun and instructive for our 9 year old. She had a blast and is already asking to go back.

My husband and I stumbled upon this place to kill time before dinner, and I wish we could have stayed longer. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. We will be back!

I personally am a traveler and I have tried Vr in another country as well as 3 other states. This was the best experience thus far. I played alone but worth every cent. Nick was amazing with guiding me through the games, cheering me on and explaining everything. The atmosphere was beautiful and the variety of games is the best part. Thanks for a great time Milwaukee. Highly Recommend ????

Me and my boyfriend recently went and had the time of our lives. Excellent explaining service was amazing ladies if you wanna go on date night with your bf and don't have a idea of he likes video games please take him here ????

We had a great time here. The owners were friendly and accommodating. This was a neat experience and I recommend it to anyone who has never played virtual reality video games. Thank you, Captain Save A Home

I took my 10-year-old daughter to RSVR on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, while we were in MKE visiting family. We had the best time. My daughter is not a "gamer," but had so much fun. There were a multitude of games that appealed to her and there was a wide variety of options for players of all interests and skillsets. The games she choose were intuitive and easy to pick up, but also something you could easily devote lots of time to master if you wanted. The RSVR staff were very informative and highly attentive,

So fun! Just had a birthday party there. Very friendly, I'm not a gamer and had a great time

Just did this tonight with my girlfriend. The owner was really cool and helpful. If you like vr or have never done it and want to try i definitely recommend this place

Cool place, never would?ve guessed it was here in Milwaukee! Helps people test VR before buying!

Took a group of 10 year old kids here and they had an absolute blast. There are many game options for people who have never used VR tech before. The kids already want to know when we can go back! I see they offer party packages too - this would be such a hit!

My girlfriend and I went here and we had fun. They had a ton of games to choose from and the equipment was nice. The gentleman that was here on 10/6 was very nice and helpful.

My family & I went here for my niece's birthday because she's definitely a gamer. It was very intimate and the set up was very much up-to-date. I think it is/was a great idea for a small family or friends gathering. They have a drink selection too(kid friendly or for the adults who would just like to sit and spectate)They have 3 stations to the vr(virtual reality) gaming and if you're a little more original about the gaming process, they have a long island bar type of table with room for over 6 people to si

Absolutely go here! Such a great experience. We just went with our 8 year old and teenage nephews and they really enjoyed themselves! There are so many games to choose from. The staff was so friendly and ready to help us through every step, the most personable experience. Thank you for accommodating us and going above and beyond. We will be back for sure!!

I had my bachelor party here with about 25 people. We rented the place out for 3 hours and had a blast. The staff/owners are super nice and very accommodating. There is a fire pit with chairs around it in the back where everyone could chill out and cool off in between games, but the less VR inclined people definitely appreciated it the most ??. Huge selection of games and passionate staff helped us choose games where a huge variety of people had a great time. Alcohol helped too. ??

Very fun experience, and the setting was professional and fun. The two brothers who own the shop are very nice and accommodating. We had the wrong time down for our reservation, so we called to see if we could move the reservation forward a half an hour, and they very kindly made the change for us even though it was our mistake. Check them out.. you'll have a lot of fun and you'll be supporting a local business!!

We just got home from an afternoon at RSVR and could not have had a better experience! I reserved two stations for an hour for my husbands birthday?we had adults and a few kids in our group and the beer garden was a great space for the kids (2 and 3 year olds) to run around while the adults played. The guys working today were so wonderful, they even helped our 3 year old daughter have her own VR experience and she LOVED jt!!!! We easily could have played for another hour. But when our VR time was up, we had

My wife and I as grandparents wanted to give our 10 year old grandson a great birthday gift! He is a new VR explorer and his grandparents are in their 70?s with no VR experience! Our grandson anticipated this time together for days and hasn't stopped talking about the fun he had! Thanks to our host Nick, we all felt welcomed by with his patient and enthusiastic instruction and preparation. We loved watching our grandson enjoy his experience so much that we his grandparents didn't want to be left out! N

Group of 4 of us walked in on Halloween Eve without any reservation, the staff welcomed us in with open arms. We got some drinks out on the back porch which were very reasonably priced. Went back inside and started to play the games that were available to us. The staff again was very helpful in explaining the controls and the game itself to help maximize the time that you have to play. The shop itself was very clean and well put together. All the equipment and hard surfaces are thoroughly wiped down after e

Such a blast. Owner was there and incredibly accommodating. Walked us through the games and how to operate the headset and controls. Very reasonably priced as you book a booth and can split it with multiple people in your group. Had several drinks, played and the time flew by. Awesome time for friends groups. Will absolutely be back!

Fantastic experience again! My son wanted to have his 13th birthday party here. Super clean, very reasonably priced to reserve the whole place. Kids and adults had fun games to play. The RSVR crew gave us instruction so we could join the VR players from our devices. Guys were friendly and funny. We will all be back :)

SUPER FUN PLACE!!! Highly recommend if you are looking for something to do in the area. While there are drinks available the emphasis is on the VR so a great NON drinking activity too!!

Took my son for his 9th birthday. We were the only group there on a Sat. Afternoon.2 hour reservation..Owner/manager was very accommodating, friendly and patient with first time visitors. I wish there were 2 headsets per station so not as much having to remove and swap each time..im glad it was only 3 of us because 4 people taking turns would not have been nearly enough time per person. Its fun, you won't wanna share lol. We'll definitely be back.

Extremely courteous, focused on everyone having fun, very knowledgeable, and highly recommended. We came in with a large group from out of town, and everyone had a great time. If you live anywhere near this place, you'd be a fool not to take advantage of this diamond. Their "menu" of games ranged from entry level and very passive, all the way up to having everyone getting involved using their cell phones to play the VR users. If you're visiting from out of town, I'd say it's worth a stop for at least a coup

My girlfriend and I had a great time trying out all the games here! Thomas was very friendly and knowledgeable too. I'd definitely recommend coming here for something different on a chill weekend.

The owner was super friendly and helpful. He showed us what to do and helped us pick out the best games to play. He was even kind enough to let us try out a multiplayer laser tag game for free before we left. He was also very careful in keeping things sanitized for ours and the next customers use. I highly recommend this place!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting RSVR, and I must say, it was an extraordinary experience that completely exceeded my expectations. The cutting-edge technology paired with the warm and inviting atmosphere made for an unforgettable adventure. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I was greeted by the friendly and knowledgeable staff, particularly Rob, who instantly made me feel at home. His enthusiasm for the VR games and his ability to create a vibrant and engaging environment was truly comme

Such a good time! Our host was very accommodating and helpful. He even stuck around past our end time bc we had a large group. Definitely recommend. We talked about our experience for hours after.

Had my son?s birthday party there. They did an awesome job! Very Patient with the kids which all the adults noticed. All the kids had fun and wanted to go back again. Perfect for video game loving kids!

Fantastic VR business. Drive by it every day, just hadn't had the chance to stop in. Visited with my GF for a surprise date over the 4th of July weekend. She's not much of a gamer, but Rob did a great job handling our reservation and making us feel welcome. An encyclopedic knowledge of the game library, controls, and what titles you might be comfortable with based on your level of gaming background. Would definitely return and recommend. 10/10.

It was our first time experiencing VR and it was out of this world! The staff and owners are all super nice and walk you through everything. The entire setting is personable and you feel like you're going over to a friends house to play video games. I highly recommend this place!

Went here with our kids for a haunted house experience. Fantastic place. Socially distanced, clean, all the covid prep bells and whistles. The games were super fun and we all had a great time. Can not wait to visit again! Thanks for the great halloween 2020 experience!

This place was a blast. Played a ton of VR games at a friend's birthday.. had a great time. They have all kinds of games... Beautiful underwater scenes, laser tag, shooting games, and much more.. something for everyone. Plus group games which were a blast. 5/5 recommend.

A great experience that I recommend you should try. The people there are extremely friendly and will make the time easier for you. The aesthetic was cool from the pc?s built into the ceiling or the rgb lights around the place. They also have a wide variety of the most popular VR games so there will be something for everyone to enjoy. From simple games like Job Simulator, shooters like Superhot, or multiplayer horror games like Arizona Sunshine, there is something here for everyone to enjoy. Overall an amazi

Great place with super friendly staff! They're still working out some of the tech but are very accommodating and helpful, especially since I'm very much new to any video game. Definitely recommend for a social distancing friendly activity that's really unique!

Great experience. Recommend to everyone. Went as a family and later had our son?s birthday party here. Exceptional staff - very patient and helpful with kids, very friendly.

The staff was so friendly, patient and helpful. Excellent choice of experiences. So attentive to my 73 year old mother for her first experience. Would recommend and definitely do again!

When I ask for directions, it's almost always correct.

I was able to get a last minute weekend appointment thanks to Ryan responding to my online inquiry within the hour. My 13yo had a blast and the atmosphere was great for my whole family. Check it out when in Milwaukee.

Had a blast and the owner was extremely friendly and helpful with selecting games and getting us set up and playing with and against each other. We had a great time and I highly recommend a visit!

Great way to keep the kids busy and have a good time. While many other family activities are currently closed due to COVID, RSVR is open, clean, sanitized, and family friendly. Many options for kids, teens, and adults. Already planning next visit.

My first time playing VR and it was really fun! The guy was really nice and recommended games with experience in each. You could tell he's put some thought into the place.

The most awesome place with the best staff! They were so accommodating to my family of 5, with 3 kids ages 12, 16, and 17. They kept them occupied and happy ??

RSVR is where it's at! The staff was super helpful and accommodating to our group. Most of our party weren't familiar with VR, but in just a few quick minutes they had us slashing bricks in "Beat Saber"...something I found to be strangely addictive. One of the stand-out moments was this tree game we played at the end. In a weird twist on capture the flag, all your friends control squirrels from their phones while (you) the tree defend your acorns in the VR head set. Skip the gym for this one, catching t

This place was nice. After while I had to adjust to real life ; after 40 min straight head set was little heavy But I had a blast finally got my Matrix experience!

Amazing spot for a 14 year old?s Birthday Party. Took time to explain everything while still keeping the party rolling..: well worth the money, if you're on the fence go for it.

really cool place to spend a few hours on the weekend my son is a true gamer and wanted a fun different experience for his 16th birthday and absolutely loved RSVR not only him but all the kids who came out to celebrate his birthday with him the staff are extra friendly informative and are working very hard to ensure you have a great experience I 200% recommend RSVR

They have great staff! Right at the door they took care of us to teach us how to do vr. Cool backyard space to hang out!

I Never play video games, but the owner was super nice and recommended games that would be fun for us. We had a lot of fun!

Best family activity ever! The VR is awesome and the staff are super fun and helpful! Great for all ages-we can't wait to go back!

Definitely an experience, even for some that may have their own vr at home. I'll be coming back for sure. Place is clean and owners are very nice and helpful. Highly recommended!!!

Awesome experience! Great staff that will help with any questions you may have. Will be returning soon

Came here with the boyfriend, had an awesome time watching him play! Owner is super kind too

This place is amazing!!! Rob was so fun, upbest, and ensured my husband and I really enjoyed our 1st time out. We will be back!!!

Went with a group of 5 and had an absolute blast. Highly recommend a 2-3 hour stop at RSVR.

Such a fun experience! The staff was really helpful and I had a great time. Highly recommend!

Brought my family there boys played intense zombie game me and my wife did the river game both a blast had a great time

Great facilities with a good selection of games. Came here for a bachelor party and it was a cool way to spend a couple hours.

Such an amazing place. The owner went out of his way to make my birthday amazing! Thank you we will be back!

Super cool place and great experience! Highly recommend! Staff was friendly, knowledgeable and really enhanced the experience will be back forsure!

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Awesome setups and great games. No complaints. Highly recommend

Really nice crew, super polite for all, and helpful for the newbies.

It was a fun experience and we will be going back. Very clean and my children enjoyed it

Employees were extremely nice and helpful! They ensured a fun and safe experience!

Ryan and Rob are great. Awesome time! Fun for every age.

1st Timer... John was Amazing. Very informative and In tune with how things worked.. Recommend!!

Really fun! Owner is a great guy

A lot of fun. I'd highly recommend going here. Had a blast.

The guys there were very helpful and had really good suggestions for which games to play.

Very cool place. Fun times. Can't wait to go back!

Awesome experience! Highly recommended it ?? thank you Nick.

Easily one of the most awesome places and things to do in Milwaukee.

Fun and affordable. Everything was very streamlined. Will visit again!

Super awesome experience. The staff was really great.

Sooo much fun. Staff was polite and knowledgeable.

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, great experience. Would recommend

Worker on duty did not know much..but his brother did.. Fun evening

Great experience! So friendly and helpful!

Tons of fun. The zombie game was the best.

Great time for beginners! Or experienced players

11/10 would go again

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.