Sandbox VR

Sandbox VR

Reviews Summary

Customers consistently praise the VR experience as fun, immersive, and worth repeating, often highlighting the helpful and attentive staff. Many mention returning with friends or family, particularly enjoying games like Squid Game and P.H.O.B.I.A. The setup, cleanliness, and overall service receive high marks, with special appreciation for staff who handle technical issues or large groups smoothly. The interactive elements, like hand and foot sensors, enhance realism. Some note the games feel short but still highly enjoyable. The experience is recommended for all ages, from kids to adults, with many planning future visits.

About This Listing

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.*

Features

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

4845 W 117th St

Leawood, Kansas 66211

Hours

Monday 10AM-10PM
Tuesday 10AM-10PM
Wednesday 10AM-10PM
Thursday 10AM-10PM
Friday 10AM-11PM
Saturday 10AM-11PM
Sunday 10AM-11PM

Customer Reviews

Wow! This was an amazing experience! Our family of 5 went and did this on Fathers Day and had an absolute blast. Most of our group were newbies and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely put our nervous minds at ease. We definitely want to go back. Highly recommend! I can't stop saying good things about this place!

What a fun and wonderful experience! We had a group of 4 boys and it was perfect! Adam did a wonderful job with our little rowdy bunch of boys! We are here to support Adam and his thirty kids! ;)

Adam was absolutely amazing. He shared pictures of his 30 kids. One of his kids named Willow stood out to me. She is now 3. Looking forward to coming back and visiting again. Hopefully we get Adam because he made the experience better. Very helpful.

My son and his friends had a great time playing!! Zach was super patient with them and helpful!

Great experience and Christian was very helpful with setup instructions! The experience feels so real and completely worth the price! We opted into the Amber sky 2088 VR game and it was action packed with great visuals! I really enjoyed watching the playback of our game and we were provided the QR code to keep the videos at no additional price!

Equipment was glitchy. I had a great time in LA (and I'm scheduled for another one next week) but it seemed like my guns weren't aiming right and even needed the game to be restarted at the beginning. And the ground wasn't level on my screen and it made me feel a bit dizzy. My buddies gun stopped working a few times and the game had to be stopped. I recommend it but it could have been more fun and didn't compare to my first time. That all being said, they were super flexible, one of my group members was run

We came here to celebrate the girls birthdays. It was beyond so fun and super realistic! This was the BEST VR and birthday experience ever! Cade was an amazing host and helper. We are definitely coming back!

Fantastic experience. Young and old we all had fun. This was our second stop on the scavenger hunt for my sons birthday.

We had a great time playing and cannot wait to go back! Cade was great and explained everything. He was also very forgiving for having a bunch of teens who were a bit crazy.

Had a wonderful time at Sandbox VR. We did the squid game experience, and it was so much fun. Cade helped us with our experience, and he was a great vr employee to work with.

Went in with a group of 6, we had Christian as our guide through our first experience and it was a blast. We did one of the deadwood adventures and it was so much fun. You move around a lot, help each other out, and get to choose your own guns. Had a great time and would highly recommend! Will for sure go back.

This was an absolutely fantastic experience. I took my 11 year old for a birthday and everyone had a complete blast. Jason was excellent equally with the kids and the adults. Thanks for helping us create an incredible memory!

This place is amazing! My son and his friends had an absolute blast and Anna was just so friendly and wonderful and really made this experience what it was! Anna was great with the boys, got them all set up, and even made sure my husband and I were comfortable while the kids were playing! 5 starts does not even begin to cut it, but that's what's available, so. Thank you SandboxVR and thank you, thank you, thank you Anna!

Came here with a group. Lots of fun. The staff were super helpful and quick to respond for any glitches?not many. Definitely a fun experience for all.

Killing zombies with my (adult) children was absolutely hilarious, terrifying and one of the most fun experiences we've done together. Zack was great - helpful and patient with us newbies. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

Cadence was the best guide EVER!!! WE had so much fun and he was very attentive and upbeat. We will come back and ask for Cade again

Zack was a great host. The game was fun but way too short

my teenager and I were visiting from out of town and were able to quickly get in before I got too busy and really had such a great time. so many laughs but you will get sweaty. Dylan and other employee were super helpful and talkative and sweet.

Came here for a family member?s birthday. Had a great time playing Amber 2088. Good time, give it a shot.

Rebel Moon run was crazy fun. Me and my son had an absolute blast. Athena took care of us and everything was smooth. Would do again 10/10

I'd say it was a successful experience for the kiddos!!! Our host was as nice as the day allowed her to be ( they were short staffed, so was her attitude). I highly recommend booking online because if you don't chances of getting in low also they don't accept cash payments. It's wheelchair accessible. The place was pretty clean the equipment malfunctioned a little bit but staff was knowledgeable and able to correct this. Each session is 30 minutes. Cubbies are provided in each room for personal belongings.

Took a group of 11-12yrs and they had an amazing time. Anna took care of the rowdy group of kids and was amazing throughout. Appreciate the great time and the boys loved it!

Garrett the manager was very helpful making my reservation and during our event. There was also a wonderful woman who helped us, blonde (was pink) hair and glasses, she was so sweet!

Just did the deadwood mansion mission and had a blast! This was my first vr experience and I will definitelybbe back! What a sweaty workout! James was a great was host and made the experience enjoyable.

Christian was AWESOME! He was so helpful and answered all of our questions as well as led us through every step of the way

Our group has never done anything VR related before, and Cade was very kind and explained everything super well. We had a great time and hope to be back soon!

This was an awesome experience. Adam did an amazing job and I encourage everyone to come to this location to help Adam support his 30 kids and all his baby mommas. Honestly, this was an outstanding experience. It was fun for everyone.

We had a blast, the staff was very nice and the gear was clean. Cade guided us through the experience. The squid game game was amazing.

Cade was very awesome, very co-operative, and was his first time! Super awesome dude btw, great experience as always, and I will be looking forward to coming back. I fw?ed it heavy not gonna lie.

Such a fun experience!!! Perfect for a Mother?s Day activity. Adam was a great host. We will definitely be back.

Dylan was a great host and made my buddy Daniel?s birthday party one he will never forget. I had a great time as a winner should. Definitely will be back to try the zombie game. Squid game was 10/10

More than just putting on a headset and just playing a game, the experiences are engaging, fun, and rewarding. Achievements made within the experience are maintained between stays, so you can upgrade your weapons for the next time. We played the Seekers of the Shard experience and had a blast. Would come back for the same or a different experience!

Loved the whole experience Anna is so kind and helpful

Next level Sh**! Zach was super helpful and very informative! Squid game was the game we chose and it was incredibly fun! Must try!

Cade helped us out and was super chill. the experience was fun, would come again; my kids can NOT stop talking about it

This was better than the best time I can imagine having. Thank you Adam for the experience. Good luck to you and your thirty kids. Also congratulations for the one on the way.

Took my twins with a few of their friends out for a birthday celebration. They all had a blast! Dylan was excellent and helped us through the whole experience: booking, game suggestion, set up, etc. We will definitely be returning for more fun!

JAMES was our assistant. He was very helpful in explaining the details and checking up on us constantly making sure we are okay and we loved the experience! Definitely coming back with more friends

My first time ever doing VR - and it was excellent! Anna was great, she explained things well and answered all our questions, she made the experience wonderful. I was surprised how much of a work out it was! Ducking from obstacles and swinging VR swords is serious business ??

Awesome time! Great immersive gameplay and staff! Zach was in charge of our party and he was extremely informative and helpful with our party being a little late. Will definitely come again in the future!

So much fun and James was a great host. Can't wait to come back for the next part of the story!!

Had a great time! It was really fun with a group! The staff was super helpful. The games were all really enjoyable. Some games were intense, and some were more relaxed, which is great depending on your group or mood. I would do it again!

We played Deadwood Phobia, it was an amazing experience, the staff was amazing. Getting setup and learning how to use their equipment was fast and straightforward. The VR experience was extremely immersive, they even have climate control features, you could literally feel the wind blowing in your face.

Cade was our instructor and he was awesome. Great personality, funny and so glad to be your first group. Another great experience!!!

Zach was awesome help and made our experience so much fun! We had an amazing time and will definitely come back again!

My boyfriend and I took a chance and went on a Monday, just after lunch. It was empty so it was really easy to just walk in and get in without a reservation. Adam helped us pick a game and get set up. It was so fun! I didn't think we would get as immersed as we did. We played squid games and the phobia game. Squid games is a good one to start with if you're nervous about VR or just want to get comfortable. The games are straightforward and easy to catch on but still so much fun. The phobia game was thrillin

Cade did a great job explaining the rules and getting us going. Was great to work with and would definitely come back.

Cade is awesome! Super co-operative, super nice and super patient with me (I had a few headset issues lol). Happy with my time, will be looking forward to coming again some time in the future!

Visiting from Seattle for niece graduation and was trying to find something for my son and I to do. One of the options was Sandbox VR. Glad I picked it. My son and I got to blow things up, shoot stuff, and kill zombies. What could be better than this. Shout out to Adam?. He really had a ? with his name. Made me question do I call him Adam, or Adam? ? Anyway, he needs a raise to support his 30 or 80 or 120 kids. College is around the corner and needs to be able to afford school, or get better health insuran

Very cool experience. Dylan who was the man who helped us, did a very good and welcoming job. The whole crew as a whole made it so that our first time felt like we were family to them.

Super fun! We played the P.H.O.B.I.A. game and it was one of the best video games experiences I've ever had! Anna was super nice and helpful. Definitely gonna have to come back soon!

Zack at leawood was literally THE BEST. We will be back and back again

My daughter and I had a blast there. Anna was very helpful and kind throughout the entire process. Definitely will be returning with a larger group.

That was a blast. Stopped by here to kill some time before a flight out of KC. Zach was the employee who helped us and he was great. He was super patient with all us newbs.

Took my little brother because he loves video games and VR, and we both had a great time! Very immersive and technically impressive, with great quality service. Ask for Cade!

We had a fantastic experience at Sandbox VR for my son?s birthday party! The setup was great, and our host, Anna, was super helpful?she quickly fixed a tech glitch and kept everything running smoothly. The boys had back-to-back sessions, and they all absolutely loved it. Sometimes the other people would scream really loins if they chosen the scary scene though. It was a fun experience

Was a great time to have with friends! Very few technical issues and overall just a great experience! We are looking forward to going back again soon!

My husband surprised me with this immersive VR experience and I was BLOWN AWAY. Adam, our host, was fantastic and made the whole experience fun and full of laughter. The game itself was awesome with a cool plot and was over WAY too soon. I left wanting to play another game. Come and have some fun and request Adam so he can have support for his 30 kids!

Had a blast! Easy to use and enjoy! Adam did a great job explaining the process and helping with any issues. Absolutely would do again next time we are in town!

Christian did a great job! Thank you for a wonderful family experience!

James was very helpful and an amazing host for a our first time there, definitely will be coming back again

Great time at Sandbox and especially with Dylan as the host. He was very attentive and helpful. Great service and really great time. Definitely fun to have group of 6.

Athena was great! Had a lot of fun doing the Squid Games. Can't wait to come again and play something else.

Update: Garet, the manager at this location reached out unprompted about our experience, diagnosed it, took the feedback and offered us a return session for free to make sure we get the real experience. Now that is customer service. Great work Sandbox team! Really expensive for a poor experience. You end up paying over $60/hour and you expect their tech to work at that price point. For us it didn't. We had headset issues, weapon issues, glitching issues. We stopped the experience at least 6 times. The team

Great experience. Our son's 13th birthday party was a hit. I even played and totally loved it. Definitely recommend this place for everyone.

Great fun! The host was helpful and attentive. We are certainly doing this again.

Zach helped us enjoy our first VR session to the fullest. Only critique was that we wish the session was longer for the price, it's only an hour. We had a blast still!

Played the Squid Game and had a blast! Been to a VR place before, but this one was a lot better in my opinion. The sensors on your hands and feet really add a level to the games I feel. Athena helped us with our game and was wonderful throughout the whole experience!!

Christian was very descriptive and helpful with the setup. The game was super fun!! Definitely coming back to shoot more zombies ??

This was my first time going and had a great time. Anna was the team memento who helped. She bee her stuff and helped when we had issues

Did the Deadwood Phobia one and it was so fun! It was fully immersive and so insane. Adam and Zach were so helpful and made the experience even more fun! I would definitely come back here.

Amazing experience! So fun and we will definitely be coming back. Also Athena was super helpful and awesome! Such a great time and highly recommend!

Adam gave is the best experience. Fun birthday party for our 8 year old son. Squid Games was great! Definitely booking again.

The experience was amazing cade was a big help really nice felt welcomed definitely coming back soon

We were first timers to Sandbox VR in Leawood last night and all of the employees were so nice and patient and clearly happy to be working there. Christian was the best-give him a raise! Their instructions were clear and concise, so we never felt lost at any point during the process. You also get a video of you and your experience as a souvenir before you leave. We had the best time! Oh, be sure to bring water. They sell bottled water in cool looking white bottles, but there is a water fountain/bottle fill

Athena and Christian were such amazing help! Thank you for such. Fun time! Definitely friendly.

Cade was amazing. Very professional and informative. Patient and helpful. Great job. Loads of fun

Had an awesome time! Anna was great with helping and explaining everything and made sure we had a good time

Really fun night. Brought a buddy and my 11 year old son. We all had a blast

Such an awesome experience! Thanks Zach for helping to make our time fun and safe.

Anna and Michael were phenomenal! Sandbox VR was the perfect group outing- we had so much fun doing Squid Game and Dragon Fire! My favorite was having the sword and fire magic!

THIS WAS AN ABSOLUTE BLAST!!! We went here as an activity to celebrate a birthday. Wow!! Definitely a great place for a group! The staff was nice and helpful. The scores and trailers were awesome! It is like you are watching a movie of yourself. This is, FOR SURE a fun place to go! It is great for date night, family fun, and hanging out with friends. We played the Amber 2088, and I will stick with that one!! FUN, FUN, FUN!! Go check them out!

James was more than helpful, great charisma and super personable! Experience was amazing, truly felt like it was real! Recommend it 1000/10

It was an awesome experience! Christian was super nice and helpful! We will definitely be back!

this place was amazing!! My group and I had so much fun, I'd definitely recommend. Shoutout to Cade for helping us with the experience!!

Had a blast for our first time. Anna was an excellent host. Will definitely come again.

Went to the Leawood location and it was such a FUN AND AWESOME experience!!! Dylan was the one setting and gearing us up. I took my kids and my 6 year old daughter's headset kept movin in game and he was quick to pause the game and fix it for her and very helpful the second we walked in. Experience so good i HAD to book another visit and come leave a review! 10/5 experience

We went here for a birthday party (12 kids playing Squid Games) and had a great experience! Much thanks to Christian and Athena for being patient and attentive to our two groups of pre-teens.

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.”