Sandbox VR Expands Its Reach in Australia with New Melbourne Venue
Sandbox VR, recognized globally for its cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) experiences, is thrilled to announce its new location in Melbourne, set to open on
September 14. This latest venue joins the company’s first Australian site on the Gold Coast, further solidifying its presence in the region.
A New Era of Entertainment
Located in the heart of Melbourne's Central Business District on
Bourke Street, this new venue will provide an exceptional backdrop for casual outings, group gatherings, and corporate events. Visitors can take advantage of a limited-time presale promotion offering
25% off bookings made by September 13, which can be accessed through
Sandbox VR Melbourne.
With nearly 150,000 players per month flocking to its various locations, Sandbox VR is on a rapid growth trajectory, boasting a successful franchise model and an array of corporate-owned sites worldwide. Each venue delivers a unique combination of technology and entertainment, guaranteed to provide memorable experiences.
Unique Features Offered
In addition to state-of-the-art virtual reality experiences, the Melbourne venue features a bar, a party room, and four private gaming rooms. Each room is designed to accommodate groups of six guests, who will don advanced headsets, haptic vests, and motion sensors, ensuring a
completely immersive experience. Players can interact not only with the gaming world but also with each other, creating a shared adventure that connects friends and families in exciting new ways.
After every activity, guests receive personalized highlight videos, allowing them to relive their adventures and share moments with others, making it a fresh take on socializing.
A Vision for Melbourne
According to
Bao Phung, the owner of Sandbox VR Melbourne – Gold Coast, Melbourne is known as
Australia's cultural and entertainment capital, renowned for its vibrant nightlife, coffee culture, and diverse artistic expressions. Following the success seen at the Gold Coast, Phung is excited to unveil Sandbox VR in Melbourne, marking a
significant step forward in the company's journey.
"This new venue represents not just an expansion but an exciting new chapter for Sandbox VR in Australia. Melbourne is a city that embraces innovation and fresh experiences, making it an ideal location for what we aim to provide—unforgettable, immersive entertainment,” Phung stated.
Sandbox VR's Global Footprint
Since its inception in 2016, Sandbox VR has reported incredible growth, recently reaching
$300 million in lifetime sales and expanding to more than
90 locations globally across five continents. The company specializes in high-quality immersive experiences, collaborating with global franchises like Netflix for exclusive content, including titles such as
Stranger Things Catalyst and innovative adventures like
Age of Dinosaurs. Built by a team of developers from major gaming companies like EA, Sony, and Ubisoft, the experiences are designed to captivate a wide audience.
With more than
250,000 five-star reviews from guests and over
6 million tickets sold globally, Sandbox VR remains a leader in location-based gaming, redefining group outings into epic adventures filled with action and narrative engagement.
Backed by influential investors like
Andreessen Horowitz,
Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, and celebrities like
Justin Timberlake and
Kevin Durant, the company is set to venture into new horizons with every venue that opens.
For more information and to stay updated on exciting new offers and experiences, visit
Sandbox VR Melbourne.