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305 NJ-17
Paramus, New Jersey 07652
SO MUCH FUN!!! Stopped in to celebrate a birthday for my spouse and we went during the day on a Friday and had the whole place to ourselves. It's so clean in there. We were set up by Rudy and he was so kind and patient. We played Rebel Moon and had a blast. I want to go back and try all the game now. Loved the personalized birthday VR at the end. Highly recommend.
What a great experience! I brought my family here today to do something cool for my step son?s birthday (8). The 5 of us had a really great time. The staff (Hakim, Autumn and Carrington) were so great and patient. They even set up a little virtual birthday celebration for him. I would definitely come back here again.
BEST TIME EVER!!!! We came to celebrate my brothers birthday and we chose Squid Games and it did not disappoint!!! We played a few different games from the movie, it was so much fun. Once the game ended we had a virtual reality birthday party from my brother. Can't forget about our host/guide Nas, he was the best! Definitely will be coming back soon!
Got invited for a birthday. What a great fun for any age group. Clean, friendly and interactive.
Such a fun and unique experience! The price was worth it because you can play for a long time and it doesn't feel rushed. My favorite one was squid games! Staff was very helpful and friendly as well. My friends and I will definitely be back(:
This was an amazing experience for both gamers and non gamers. I took my wife and mother which have zero gaming experience as well as my two sons which are avid gamers and absolutely everyone had a blast. Its a 30 minute experience for the most part and is very forgiving for the inexperienced since there are no absolute lose conditions so have no fear of being left out due to skill differences although that will reflect in the scoring. The video they sent you after the event is a precious memory I will kee
Brandon was such a great help during our experience! Both Brandon and Joshua were incredibly helpful and accommodating, even though the rest of our party arrived late. They were so kind and understanding?they let us continue with the experience and even provided gift cards and a refund for the two delayed guests after seeing our situation. It was such a fun and unique experience, and if I could do it all over again for the first time, I would absolutely ask for Brandon and Joshua!
Brandon helped my husband and I get set up and he had such pleasant energy! Sandbox VR was a much needed date night for us gamers. We played the 3rd game in the Deadwood series and it's much more fun than the previous two! Highly recommended for groups and definitely for couples (this was our first time playing just the two of us and it was great because we had more space to move in). Tip: Make sure you bring an extra shirt when you visit. ??
Amazing experience. They make the whole ordeal fun and inclusive! I think it's great that this is something that can be used as a team building experience for adults. They also have a party room that comfortably fit 40 adults with room to move. Kim was in my game room and she was hilarious!! Shout out to her!
Great-great-great experience. Me and my groupd had a blast, today was second time visiting and enjoyed it as it was the first. 100% recomended if you like activities where you have to use your body to play! Definitely booking again!
What a time I had today! This is as close as you'll get to Reality. The worker are the best to keeping you comfortable and light on your feet! Enjoyed my time there!
We had a fantastic time at Sandbox VR in NJ! We came as two groups?one with 4 adults and another with 2 kids?and everyone had a blast playing Deadwood Valley. The experience was incredibly immersive and felt so real?it was like stepping straight into a movie. The gear, the visuals, and the team setup made it all super engaging. It was the perfect mix of fun, teamwork, and a little adrenaline. Highly recommend for families or friends looking for a next-level group activity. We'll definitely be back!
Amazing VR first time i did an experience with full VR gear on. Deadwood phobia was the game we played and 10/10 would highly recommend. Rudy was our instructor and he gave really clear instructions and helped us right away if there were any issues. Would definitely come back with more people next time.
Had an excellent time great family, fun event. Thank you sandbox.
Josh was very helpful & was very attentive to anything we needing. I came here on a Saturday with a 4pm reservation, the check in process was very smooth. We did the squid games version & it was a decent time to play, highly recommend.
Was totally worth it! Fun as hell and Zach was a real cool dude! He explained everything perfectly to make sure accidents didn't happen. Especially since we had our kids. Definitely will be going back to try other games!
This place is fun! A totally unique experience. At first I thought it would me dizzy but once the game started it was a total blast. Albert was terrific and took really good care of us!
I had a great time here when I visited a year ago but last night was a totally different experience. Our party of 6 was 8 min late we had a reservation for 8:30 walked in at 8:38 & the ?manager? I believe her name was Kim wouldn't let us enter. She spent nearly 20 min arguing back and forth with us in a very condescending tone showing no empathy or understanding. The policy states the experience can be shortened if you arrive late also it's worth mentioning we'd all been there before and didn't need the tut
We came here to celebrate my birthday and had so much fun. Zac was assigned to us and super informative. We enjoyed the game and they even sang happy birthday at the end. Super fun!
Out of this world party experience for my oldest son who just turned 13! From The moment I booked the party Dennis the manager took care of me an all 1,000 questions I had? My son and his friends all had a blast so did the adults!! the staff was patient and happy with all the excitement that was going on in the party room and game rooms. I could say due to the experience and customer service this place deserves more than 5 stars affordable/reasonable pricing for an experience my son and his friends will nev
The experience was amazing! I did VR in the past but it was nothing compare to this one. It felt so real, i thought i am going to lose my voice. And it wasn't even the scariest game. Highly recommend for a couple fun night or even a birthday party, but it can't be more than 6 people Big thanks to our super cool guide Kim, she was very helpful and always ready to come fix some technical issues (my bracelet untied and fell off me at some point) P.S. I would definitely return for more games P.P.S. I usually on
We went to the place to celebrate my husband's birthday. He and all our friends were very excited to play and we had a terrific time. We enjoyed every game and the staff was very friendly. The only thing I could mention is that the game sometimes gets frozen and they need to stop the game. Also, I wish they had a place to drink something later. But also you have a lot of restaurants around to go to. 9/10 ??
Fun time! Very realistic. We were a group of 3 and we enjoyed ourselves. Staff will suit you up and give you instructions. You can always pause the game for any issues (my sensor fell off and they replaced it). I would go back again
?Best Father?s Day Ever?; my dad, sister and I had a fantastic time celebrating Father?s Day at Sandbox VR in Paramus, it was our first time and we will definitely be coming back. Thank you Josh, and all the staff for your hospitality. Awesome spot!
This had been on my list of things to do since finding out about it, my fiance and i are both big gamers and we were in the area last week and decided to finally check it out. When I say we were mind blown it's an understatement. We have psvr at home and it doesn't even compare to this, we're still talking about how cool this expierence was a week later and will definitely be back to try all the other maps. We did the deadwood valley map and will say it was a little scarier than I anticipated so maybe not f
This was my families second time coming here and what we experienced wasn't worth the expense of cost. The bathrooms were filthy for my partner with blood still in the toilet and no hand soap. The benches where players would wait until they are called has marked scuffing of shoes on top of it. Since we arrived early, one of the associates called us into the room to wait and ruin the surprise for my daughter because the previous party was still in the room watching the recap of their session giving away what
I just went for a work related event and I highly recommend! The staff are amazing and explain everything in detail. It was a new experience and I'll absolutely be back!
Zach made the experience smooth end easy! He was great will be returning !
I had an absolutely amazing time at Sandbox VR! From start to finish, the experience was immersive, exciting, and so much fun. The technology is top-notch, making you feel like you've truly stepped into another world. The graphics, motion tracking, and haptic feedback added such a realistic touch that I completely forgot I was in a VR simulation at times. The staff was friendly, helpful, and made sure everything ran smoothly. They explained everything clearly and ensured we were comfortable before jumping
Zack was awesome! It was our first time here doing VR. The area was clean, and Zack was very helpful in setting us up with gear and explaining how everything works playing and being safe! We played Squid Games, it was quite fun, and we will definitely be back! The video they emailed of us playing at the end was easy to save to on the phone and share as well, which made the experience even funner ??
This was my first time doing VR and it was a great experience . I probably owe that to KIMMY, our host. She made the experience a breeze and she was definitely a vibe. Thank you kimmy ?you the best ?(dj Khalid voice)
I had an amazing time here we played the deadwood phobia best game ever so scary keeps you on your feet and there's a surprise at the end of the game. I'm excited to come back and play all the other games they have to offer. Josh was amazing. He helped us with everything it made this experience one to always remember.
I had an unforgettable day here, deeply experiencing the allure of technology. VR transported me into another world, offering a completely different experience from the videos I had seen before visiting. We tried the Squid Game and another shooting game. The Squid Game was diverse in gameplay and highly competitive. The shooting game had a strong sci-fi vibe, though its story content was somewhat one-dimensional. I suggest adding more games like the Squid Game. It's definitely worth a visit.
Kimberly was honestly the best!!! She was so sweet and nice to everyone i was with :) her attitude was so welcoming, made my birthday so much better
Great time. I was the top player.
My family and I had a great time. Great experience. Can't wait to do it again!! Staff was super nice and helpful. Thank you for making my sons birthday a great memory.
Spot recently opened up and we decided to check it out on a Sunday afternoon. Set up took some time but once that was done it was straight fun times afterwards! It's quite an amazing VR experience. My boys really had a good time.
What a wonderful experience. Had such a great time. Big Shout out to Zach he was a wonderful host. Helped is from the moment we got in. Would recommend to anyone to experience this.
Highly recommended! Zach was patient, warm, and responsive, making my first experience here a great one! Don't forget to bring comfortable clothing and to stretch before hand. Rebel Moon was a workout!
What an awesome experience! From the moment my son and I walked in, Jack was enthusiastic and greeted us. He walked us through a couple of procedures and was very thorough with how the VR system works. We were also assisted by Hiwon, who helped fixed my son's gear that needed some adjusting during the game. She later created a sweet video of our experience during the game. Would highly recommend for children and adults of all ages. Wish I could grade it higher than a 5, I'll be coming back soon!
Went for our brother?s birthday. We did the deadwood phobia. It was fun and a definitely a workout. The staff were also thoughtful by giving us a video of us celebrating his birthday VR style. Will come back to check out more games. ??
Amazing experience playing deadwood phobia Albert was a great instructor all the instructors were friendly and helpful
Super fun place. The experience is amazing. I do recommend this place. My daughters system continued to go black during our game, so they had to continue to stop and start the game which took up at least a good 10-12 minutes of our 30 minutes. They did not offer any compensation for this? That's the only thing. The technology glitches. Not good at $60 per player. But with every thing moving to pay pay pay first and no refunds the customers take the loss. I hope they can fix that soon, because this place is
We had so much fun. Zack was so helpful to us. Chris explained the game and was very nice to us. Overall we had a great experience. Definitely would recommend Sandbox Vr.
I had so much fun. The staff is kind, the space is clean and we had a great time. We would definitely come back
OMG AMAZINGGGG ! 100/10 we did the Deadwood phobia game so scary but so fun and intense cannot wait to come back ! Josh was super helpful and friendly he came in when we needed and helped me mid game.
Me and my babe had sooooo so so so much fun lighting zombies up and (me) winning at squid game! Shout out to Albert and jimmy for making it an amazing experience!
We had plans today to do the squid games for my sister?s birthday and, unfortunately she got really sick. She had to go to urgent care and we were able to modify our reservations with Kimberly, who was most professional and understanding and accommodating. She's a wonderful asset to this company!
Unbelievably fun. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Definitely coming back
Zack and his team made this time so much fun!!!! Come and see for yourself and bring your family snd friends. PS your videos will extend the fun and crack you up!
Went to an experience here for a zombie VR game and it was a lotta fun. You get tactile feedback vests/sensors for your arms and legs and it's a really immersive experience. You're recorded the whole time so do expect to get a video of you looking goofy both in game and in real life at the end of the experience. It definitely gets hot when you're in there running from zombies so dress accordingly.
We had a blast! Couldn't have asked for a better experience!
An absolutely amazing experience. Prepare to sweat and move around. Make sure you're wearing something comfortable because some movement will be required. We played the zombie game and it definitely had some jump scares in it but ultimately the most fun we had. If you do pick a game you don't want to play, they can change it before you actually start. Definitely would recommend the zombie game though just cause it's fun. We had people in our group who don't like scary things and they had fun. Prepare for a
Awesome experience!! Staff was great and made the time so much fun.
We had a surprise party for my fiance here and had thee best experience! The staff was AMAZING and the entire vibe was great from beginning to end. Honorable mentions Dennis and Kevin definitely made our experience THEE best and we will definitely be returning customers!
We had an amazing experience I do recommend I took my son for his 10th birthday he had a great time thanks to Josh he was our host
Definitely worth it. Hosted my son's 10th birthday party here and the staff was very professional and attentive. Not like a trampoline park where everyone is running wild. The children are given clear instructions and are safe the whole time. They chose The Squid Games and it's definitely fun for all ages because everyone including my younger 8 year old daughter had a blast. All the other parents approved and the party was a success. We will definitely be returning in the future because it makes for a fun f
It was such a great experience and thank you Brandon he was so nice and informative walked us through the whole process and made it a fun experience.
Excellent facility very clean environment and friendly staff would definitely recommend for a quick little fun with your friends or family
OMG. My family and I visited Sandbox VR in Paramous, NY as a birthday gift experience for my 22-yr-old gamer daughter. She had no clue. We absolutely love the experience. The staff was welcoming, amicable, helpful, attentive and cordial. The experience felt pretty real at first, but we all survived. At the end of the game we celebrated her birthday in the virtual experience with birthday decorations, party favors, cake, singing and a crown for the birthday girl. It was sooooo darn cool. Are we r
Wow!!! Such an awesome time we had here celebrating a friend's birthday. Our friend chose this place to celebrate his birthday and wow... great choice!!! Thank you, Jeff, for your help in getting us up and running quickly!!!
Omg! What an experience. Almost felt like it was real. Can't wait to come again.
I had no idea what to expect...It was Amazing!! Shout out to Leo our guide!! We will definitely be coming back
Awesome experience, excellent staff. Sucked the birthday portion of the experience, the video was messed up and couldn't be fixed unfortunately ??. However it was the perfect birthday gift for my Dad! Thx Sandbox.
This experience was very wonderful and fun. Thank you Ms. Kim and peers for helping us and allowing us to have this experience.
This place was so much fun !! I enjoyed Every minute of it !! Will come again . And Zach was super patient , nice , and accommodating !!
Great experience. Kim was great! Ask for her You can't go wrong coming here ??
Very fun experience. Was my first time here and I loved it, will be back again 100%
Great time and lots of fun, Zach made the experience easy and enjoyable. Will definitely be coming back!!
So much fun even for spectators. Staff were chill and funny and the place is super clean and spacious. Def coming back to try more experiences
Came for an adult birthday and its very worth it. The employees were super helpful with coordinating and explaining the process over the phone as we had a group of 15+ - The games itself are fun, its like ur in your own action movie with zombies.
I was so nervous but Zack made the process so smooth then the whole experience was unforgettable. We will be back soon
Wow, this place is super awesome for kids and adults. We had a blast celebrating my son Pharaoh's birthday.. In addition the entire staff was extremely customer friendly and the best. Rudy also was excellent and went above and beyond to ensure my son had a fantastic bday. Thanks guys! We definitely will be back. Plus it's a great activity for a date night.
Awesome experience! Seekers was the way to go. 10/10 would do again!
The staff at this location are welcoming, personable and efficient. Our appointment was a 6pm. We arrived 10 minutes before, did the self check in and waited for about 20 minutes before we got geared up. The tutorial was pretty easy to follow and started the game without issues. The Dead Mansion game is pretty physical and we broke a sweat. Minus a star because the game only lasted 30 minutes.
Zack from Paramus Sandbox was amazing! His customer services skills and goal to make the clients happy are impeccable! We'll co to he to come back to the Paramus location.
Work outing. Fun and energetic. People were very friendly and helpful
Josh and Josh were unbelievable helpful and made this experience even better. 10/10 will be back again soon.
Had an awesome time here. Staff are super patient and attentive. 10/10 would recommend
Amazing experience! 10/10 would recommend. Zach was great and helped us get set up!
Had so much fun! Josh was amazing and helped us choose the perfect experience
VERY AWESOME SUNDAY! We went to a really cool new experience in Paramus called Sandbox VR. Not the standard VR game you pay $20 bucks for a 5 minute ride. This is more than VR it is AR (augmented reality). This is truly an experience. I purchased our tickets online. Received a confirmation and an email with an explanation of what to expect. You're all set! Your reservation for Curse of Davy Jones is confirmed. After you play, we'll send you and your guests videos and team stats. "To ensure you get the full
Pricey but so much fun. Staff was great place was clean. Overall great experience
This was an AMAZING experience and a MUST do!!! Garrington and crew were amazing too! Definitely coming back ASAP!!!!
Amazing time and amazing service! The employees are so helpful!
I had so much fun at this place. The virtual reality really makes you feel like your in the game. A great place to bring friends, have a birthday, or even a date with your significant other. Either way, you will have fun!
Great place. Customer service was friendly and very helpful with any problems with the vr setup...will be back ????????
My son had a blast. Really cool
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.”