Virtual Reality in Sydney CBD & Surrounds

How to Choose Virtual Reality

Virtual reality and interactive gaming suit city groups well: every game is private to your party, nobody needs to be sporty, and the venues sit a short walk from offices. Party Hero lists two operators in Sydney CBD & Surrounds so far, and they take different approaches. Entermission on Kent Street puts players in headsets for VR escape rooms, while Immersive Gamebox at Darling Harbour projects games onto the walls of a private room, with a light visor instead of a headset.

Comparing the two city options:

Getting there: the CBD and surrounds are the best-connected part of Sydney by train, light rail, ferry and bus. Entermission is on level 1 at 484 Kent Street, with the Cinema Centre car park across the road, and Immersive Gamebox is at Aquarium Wharf, next door to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
The experience: Entermission missions last up to 60 minutes, in free-roam arenas or seated rooms, some using hand tracking. Immersive Gamebox games such as Squid Game, Batman and Ghostbusters mostly run 60 minutes and are played by moving and touching the walls.
Group size: both venues fit up to six players per room, and bigger groups split into teams playing at the same time. Entermission party packages start at six players, and Immersive Gamebox drink packages take up to 48 guests.
Booking lead time: Entermission asks for a 50% deposit within three days of booking. Immersive Gamebox asks you to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to check in.
Food and drinks: Entermission includes a party table in the foyer, where you can bring a cake, and longer bookings allow BYO food and drinks. Immersive Gamebox sells Game and Drink packages for adult groups.

Entermission's party packages start from $30 per person for the 30-minute VR Challenge Party, with the VR Escape Party at $55 per player. Immersive Gamebox builds custom packages for hens and bucks groups and team building, so ask for a quote for your numbers.

Entermission's free-roam arenas let players walk around wirelessly as avatars in a shared virtual world.
Its seated rooms suit anyone who would rather stay put, and some use hand tracking instead of controllers.
Immersive Gamebox uses a visor with sensors, worn like a cap, so there is no headset at all.
Mixed groups where some people dislike headsets may find Immersive Gamebox the easier choice.

Work and party bookings in the city

Entermission's corporate packages include a Challenger Pack at $75 per person.
Its Lava Action and Mega packages add Floor is Lava, an interactive light-up floor game, and VR challenge rooms.
Immersive Gamebox corporate socials can take six Gameboxes plus a private space for 25 to 36 people.
Immersive Gamebox's Level Two package adds a 60-minute drink package for 12 to 48 guests.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virtual Reality

Is Immersive Gamebox actually virtual reality?

Not in the headset sense. Games are projected onto the walls of a private room and players wear a light sensor visor, so it suits people who find VR headsets uncomfortable. Entermission is the option on Party Hero for full headset VR in the city.

What ages suit these city venues?

Entermission escape rooms are for ages eight and up, with under-10s accompanied by an adult in the free-roam arenas. At Immersive Gamebox most games are pitched at 8 and over, Squid Game at 12 and over, and anyone under 12 needs an adult with them.

Can a group of 20 play at the same time?

Yes. Both venues cap each room at six but split bigger groups into teams playing at once, and Entermission teams race each other through the same game. Immersive Gamebox drink packages go up to 48 guests.

Can we bring a birthday cake?

Every Entermission party package includes a party table in the foyer where you can bring a cake. Immersive Gamebox allows a store-bought cake with its kids' birthday package for a $25 fee.

Virtual Reality Sydney CBD & Surrounds

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