Sandbox VR Opens First Michigan Location on November 26

ROYAL OAK, Mich., Nov. 18, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- Sandbox VR today announced the grand opening of its first Michigan location on Wednesday, November 26, in the bustling downtown of Royal Oak. 

Sandbox VR's socially immersive gaming experience combines full-body motion capture and high-quality haptics to provide unprecedented realism and complete immersion that's not possible with home VR systems or other location-based VR venues, taking group virtual reality gameplay and active socializing to the next level.

"Royal Oak's reputation as a hub for dining, nightlife, and entertainment makes it a natural fit for a Sandbox VR location, adding a cutting-edge experience to the city's lineup of attractions," said Sandbox VR CEO and Founder, Steve Zhao. "As one of metro Detroit's most dynamic entertainment districts, Royal Oak provides the ideal setting for Sandbox VR to thrive, complementing the city's vibrant mix of restaurants, theaters, and cultural venues."

"Royal Oak's energy and creativity make it one of the most exciting places in metro Detroit, and we couldn't be more thrilled to bring Sandbox VR here. This is so much more than virtual reality, it's stepping into another world with the people you care about and sharing an adventure you'll never forget, and we can't wait to welcome the community in to experience it," said Nicholas McGillivray, Franchise Owner, Sandbox VR Royal Oak.

Sandbox VR's location in Royal Oak is an entertainment space featuring four private rooms for virtual reality gameplay. Each room enables groups of up to six players to have a truly shared experience, exploring virtual worlds and relying on each other to succeed in games designed to be social experiences. Together with friends, family, or co-workers, players are equipped with a headset, haptic vest, and motion sensors on their wrists and ankles. The combination provides players outstanding visuals with a smarter ergonomic design, superior audio, and next level inside-out tracking and controllers. This technology allows players to see and physically interact with one another while feeling like they are in the middle of an action movie, with the heightened emotions that come from not just watching a film, but from actually becoming the stars in the action.

After playing, all guests receive personalized highlight videos–similar to movie trailers–which capture all the laughter, screams, intensity, and excitement of their experience.

SOURCE Sandbox VR 

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