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850 Massachusetts Ave Suite 150
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Such a fun experience at Sandbox Downtown Indy! Michael and Tavia were absolutely amazing?so welcoming and attentive. They even helped with our toddler so the older kids could enjoy themselves, which meant so much to us! The customer service was incredible, and the whole experience was a blast from start to finish. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!
We had a great time here for my brother's birthday. Definitely a must if you haven't been. And we're already talking about going again next weekend just to have fun.
really enjoyed game! it was completely immersive and fun to play with all my friends! the staff were very nice!! Michael booked us and Zach was our awesome game leader and got us set up! was a really fun 39th birthday party!! my friends and I are already planning to go again!!
I'm a seasoned VR user and this was a slam-dunk fun way to spend some time with family and friends. The gear was comfortable and felt similar in visual quality to a Quest 2. My only hardware complaint was that there was no on-headset volume control, and if you want your volume adjusted you have to call out to the attendant. The game itself lasted about 30 minutes. On one hand, it goes by fast. On the other hand, 30-45 minutes is about all the time it takes for the average adult to start getting a bit of a
Took my son for his birthday. Great experience! Thanks Marcus and team for being awesome hosts. We will be back!!?
For my birthday this year, I decided to try something different and booked a Squid Game VR experience at Sandbox VR Indianapolis with my friends. From the moment we stepped in, the atmosphere was electric, and the staff made sure we were geared up with VR headsets, haptic vests, and motion trackers to fully immerse ourselves in the game. As soon as the experience started, we found ourselves inside the Squid Game universe, facing intense challenges like Red Light, Green Light and Glass Bridge. The tension wa
Booked this as a birthday event for my 13 year old nephew. I'm 47 and have never really done VR other than my son?s Occulus. I was concerned I'd be ill or get a migraine. Thankfully, neither happened! The 3 boys and I had a BLAST! If , you book this online: You can pick a different game when you get there, they do only accept credit card, not great seating in the waiting area when they are busy. Overall, I do give the 5 star. Those fans in the room are very necessary!!
We were a little skeptic going into it, but we had so much fun! It was really accurate & very immersive. Micheal was really helpful & funny. I'd highly recommend it & will definitely come back.
Tavia and chris were amazing! Made the experience very fun and lively. Couldn't have had a better time, had a very good time.
Such an incredible experience overall! Iva was very accommodating and provided excellent customer service. KB helped our youngest with all of his equipment and was so sweet. Dominic helped with a faulty gun with a quickness and was incredibly kind. All of the staff was friendly and we had an incredible experience as a family. We may have failed our mission and the dance party shows a particularly embarrassing butt shaking, but still a five star experience!
We did this for the first time today around 6pm 5-23-25 and had Michael help us as our game master for Davy Jones. Michael was amazing. Super helpful and kind as we got ready, explaining everything, support during the game and after. We appreciated his knowledge and kindness. The experience itself was amazing. So much fun and we can't wait to do it again!
Check in process was a bit confusing at first, but everything was great after that. The staff was friendly and the establishment was clean. Our group enjoyed the Squid Game sessions!
The host was super friendly and really was fired up that we were there and making sure we had a great time. A bit pricey even with the discounted admission, but it was a really unique experience. Would have to get a package to bring the whole crew.
Great experience. I went with my teen daughter and had so much fun. Gavin explained the difference between games and we ultimately decided to play Squid Games. We'll definitely be back.
This was so fun! Our guide tavia was great too! She explained everything well, was so friendly and kept us on task! Our group definitely will be back! Fyi... we did amber sky. Not super scary. So fun! =)
Brandon, Michael, Scarlett, Tavia and Gavin are amazing people. More than willing to go above and beyond for everyone that walks thru their doors at Sandbox. Everyone is knowledgeable of their job, plus being able to answer any question that comes their way!
On first arrival the thought of confronting our phobias was daunting? but with our fearless leader Crow guiding our team ?Sleepknot? we were able to do just that. She helped up prepare for our mission, troubleshoot our issues, and ultimately celebrate our victory. 10/10 would fight zombies again.
I took my partner here for his birthday. Even as someone rather unfamiliar with the digital world, I had a great time! The instructors are very polite. You as an individual will put on your own vest, and wrist / ankle sensors, and the instructor will assist you in putting on your head gear. As I couldn't see anything outside of the headset, I greatly appreciated the gentle elbow taps from the instructor informing me of where they stood in relation to where I was standing while assisting with the headset. I
We recently hosted a team-building event at Sandbox VR with group of 16 who participated in a 2-hour holodeck experience, and it exceeded all expectations. The immersive technology, engaging gameplay, and seamless coordination made for an unforgettable adventure. The staff was incredibly helpful in setting everything up and ensuring that everyone had a fantastic experience. The gameplay itself was thrilling, allowing our team to collaborate, strategize, and have a blast together. It was the perfect mix of
Gavin and Chris were amazing with helping us through the VR experience. Had a great time playing through the Dragonfire campaign but it's not all about the dragons and goblins you kill it's about the friends you make along the way? but killing that dragon was really really rewarding too. 10/10 goblin heads on a pike
My boys and I visited Sandbox Vr today and had a blast! Markus was an excellent host, he made our experience even better with his patience and pleasant demeanor! Gavin was also very helpful and pleasant. I also loved that videos of us during our experience are sent at the end, tht was cool! We will definitely be returning soon.
As a person who isn't particularly interested in video games, I was skeptical about how much I would enjoy my experience. I was very surprised how much fun we had! Markus was a informative, fun, and very polite instructor. The details in the VR experience are absolutely wild. We can't wait to go back!
Amazing all around experience, we did deadwood phobia and valley and it kept us on our toes and had us working out honestly just to survive! Markus and Gavin made the process and experience amazing and run smooth! Great set of workers throughout the building, very kind!
Tavia was absolutely amazing and set us up with a wonderful father's day gaming experience for the family. We will 100% be back. Everyone was wonderful. 10/10 recommend.
Really fun experience. Would recommend The Squid Game to anyone who's looking for a challenge. And thanks to KB for helping us out really cool staff.
I had an incredibly disappointing experience with Sandbox VR that I feel compelled to share. On June 4th, I reserved a spot for nine people on a Wednesday, hoping to enjoy a fun group activity and celebrate my nephew's birthday. Unfortunately, things quickly went downhill. The room we were in was experiencing technical difficulties, which prevented us from playing. We ended up being there for nearly two hours, and despite our patience, we didn't get to participate in the experience. To make matters worse,
Was me and my lady's first time experience. It was very fun! I got a couple good scares out of her. I'd say the only real problem was the laser on my gun wasn't as accurate and it kept moving around like the sensor was being blocked or something. Every thing else was like the perfect experience.
Absolutely loved it! The boys had so much fun playing Deadwood Mansion. Definitely will be coming back for more in the future.
My 10 year old and I played Squid Game and it was so fun! I have a HUGE fear of heights and motion sickness and they were able to turn off falls. Our host Tavia was super cool too! She was fun to talk to and helpful with everything we needed. She has very cool style too!! We'll definitely be back.
Tavia & Brandon made our 1st time - SOoooo fantastic!!! There were so patient and answered all the questions. Fantastic time for the entire family & THANK YOU for offering a military discount!! We will be back & tell our friends where to go for a great time!!
I had such a great experience! Tray Tray was such a great help she was very informative and patient with our six group friends. We will definitely be coming back!
We were the first time slot and got there before opening and they were ready for us and very welcoming. Crow was very responsive and helpful with our game.
Came for my birthday, met some fun folks who also had a birthday. We teamed up and had a great time! Tavia was a great help the few times we needed it. It was super fun!
Michael, Crow and I believe Marcus all helped me and my group of friends. They were very patient and the entire experience was lots of fun. Definitely will be back!
Tavia and Chris were wonderful! So so so fun. Oh my gosh. We played the Deadwood Valley game, elite with a group of 4!
We celebrated my husband?s birthday by visiting Sandbox VR for the first time. We loved the adrenaline rush and camaraderie of fighting these zombies together. It felt so real and was so much fun and the perfect amount of time doing it! I'm def bringing my 15 y o back here!
Gavin Marcus and Michael MADE MY BIRTHDAY SO SPECIAL WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
Great experience!! Just like real life experience! KB was a great help. All the team did a great job! We will be back.
We played a Zombie game and it was great. The motion effects and full-body sensors made it feel realistic. Our host, Mys, was great. She was helpful by explaining the rationales, answering questions and quickly troubleshooting in-game issues. Will be going again.
I arrived at Sandbox VR to see what it was all about. Upon entering the venue i was immediately taken aback by an extremely rude lady berating an employee. After eavesdropping i learned this guest was late to her reservation and was charged a late fee. Makes sense, if you don't show up on time to the reservation that you booked, that's your fault. The Employee did a great job handling this extremely rude customer. I have kids and had to usher them outside as i did not want them to see this lady disrespectin
Awesome experience; Tavia was super helpful ask for her when you come!
We were the Superstars! We played Deadwood Phobia and had an awesome experience! The staff was amazing. The building is nice and clean. Me and my crew will be returning soon! Thank you Sandbox VR ??
Amazing experience Tavai, was amazing to work with and super knowledgeable! We had such a fun time and she was great at explaining all the things to us! 10/10 will be back you must try this!
KB was an awesome instructor and explained everything in great detail. I had a good time and will definitely come back!
We had an amazing time. Could not suggest this more highly. Tavia our host was fantastic. Super energetic very helpful and made the whole game that much more enjoyable.
Brandon was so helpful when I was planning this for my 14 year old and his friends. All the other staff were fantastic too and so patient and great with the boys. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you!
My group did Seekers of the Shard and had a great time! Tavia was great at leading us through the experience and teaching us how to not hurt each other. Definitely recommend
This was experience was amazing. Marcus and crow know how to host a group of enthusiastic people! They were very knowledgeable and engaging. We will be back!
We had so much fun thanks to Tavia!! We played squid games with our 8, 11, and 12 year old and it was a blast!
First timer. It was an amazing experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They made the whole experience run smoothly.
Trey trey was helpful! It was busy but she made sure to still accommodate us for our wait. The surprise at the end for my birthday was so great! We had to stop multiple times for assistance and the game started back like it didn't stop. We didn't start at our start time but outside of the wait I really enjoyed myself
So much fun, and Crow was an excellent host! The fans are so great too because it gets warm in the gear!
We took the whole family to the Sandbox in Indy. Galvin and Marcus were amazing and very tensive to the whole family they walked us through the process of getting prepared for the awesome experience that we're about to have. We had an amazing time and will return in the future.
Such an AMAZING Experience!!!! Gavin did such a great job getting us set up and going. The Squid Games version is so fun! Will definitely be back!
This place is incredible! They fixed anything that happened really quickly and we're really helpful in the entire experience. We all really enjoyed it and are planning it come back multiple times.
Tavia was amazing in helping my first experience here! She was super friendly and helpful and had such a fun attitude! Thanks for making my birthday and my visit with my friends amazing! I will definitely be back in my hometown with more friends!
Came here for a 12 year old?s birthday with his friends. Absolutely amazing experience. We had Markus setting everything up for us and he was awesome. 10/10 recommend
Absolutely amazing experience. The team at sandbox VR was great and we had so much fun.
The game had an excellent story line. The staff was helpful teaching us what to choose and how to get ready. We had repeated malfunctions of equipment. My VR headset did not track well and turned completely black twice. They had to stop the game several times (after 4 I lost count) to fix bands or my headset. I missed the instructions on how to use my gear at the beginning due to tech issues. The reason this rating is average is I expect this is not typical. I could see the staff exacerbations with continue
Michael, was a fantastic host. This was my first time at sandbox and now I want one in Ft. Wayne. Brandon Cole, recommended this and showed us a great time. Thank you!
This was a fantastic experience! We really enjoyed ourselves and will be back again. The staff was extremely helpful answered all of our questions and made it an amazing experience. Mys was amazing and explained everything perfectly we couldn't have been happier with the help she provided us.
Tavia was amazing!! She guided us through this whole experience and made this really fun for our group
Tavia was great and very helpful. My family enjoyed this place. We will definitely return.
5/5 Stars ? Perfect Team Building Finale! We wrapped up our work team-building day with a visit to Sandbox VR in Indianapolis, and it was the perfect way to end on a high note! From the start, the staff made us feel welcome and fully prepped. They were organized, upbeat, and walked us through everything with ease. The technology is next-level?full-body tracking, immersive visuals, and interactive gameplay that had us completely engaged (and occasionally yelling out directions like we were in an action mov
Fantastic experience. Dom was a great host. Lots of fun, don't go too hard on difficulty though. Give yourself some grace ????....seriously.
This was sooo awesome ! Immersed in the action as a team and we loved the service and attention that Tavia gave ! Will definitely be back
This was a team outing for our collective care day!! We had an amazing time working as a team to stay alive!!
Tavia was awesome. The whole experience was great. Came with my entire company and we had a blast. Will do again for sure
Really cool experience! We played the game ?Deadwood Phobia? and it was really exciting, scary, and thrilling. With the haptic feedback from the best and gun, it makes you feel almost as if you are in the game. Being able to do this with multiple people is a must. With your allies by your side you can really feel like you're in the mission to rescue your squad such as in DW Phobia. Definitely would go again!
Honestly, I really like this place. Only reason I'm giving 4 stars is the price of $60 per person for the amount of time you get. Appointment was at 4pm, got called back about 10 after, about 15 minutes of getting dressed out with the equipment and safety brief, 5 for setup and miscellaneous, and we were finished with the experience and taking everything off, walking out the door before 5pm. Just feel like for that price and time you could get more time in the simulation. However, that won't stop me from co
Really enjoyed the experience! Great for the family. Tavia was very helpful explaining things for our first time. Looking forward to coming back
Amazing staff...Gavin and Scarlett took amazing care of us and a wonderful personality to greet and assist us through the game play . and amazing first time experience.. come come come
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.
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.
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.
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.”