Ottawa's Sandbox VR Charges Up to $64.99, Delivering 30-Minute Full-Body Immersion
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Updated · Ottawa Citizen · Aug 13
Ottawa's Sandbox VR Charges Up to $64.99, Delivering 30-Minute Full-Body Immersion
1 articles · Updated · Ottawa Citizen · Aug 13
Summary
Ottawa’s Sandbox VR puts players into 30-minute group sessions with haptic vests and wrist-and-ankle trackers, creating full-body effects strong enough to trigger real fear, panic and impact sensations.
At the Rideau Street venue, the author tested the fantasy title Seekers of the Shard: Dragonfire and said buzzing armor hits, charging monsters and giant spiders made the experience feel far more realistic than expected.
Staff say first-time users often need headset adjustments because the gear can feel heavy by the end; groups of two to six are recommended, though solo play is also available.
The Ottawa site, Sandbox VR’s first in the city, opened in December 2025 and has drawn families, corporate teams and late-night walk-ins, with about half of bookings coming from walk-in traffic.
Prices range from $55.99 on weekdays to $64.99 on weekends, as the company expands a format already operating at more than 40 locations worldwide.