Sandbox VR, the world’s #1 most advanced and much-celebrated virtual reality gaming destination has announced the opening date of its second UK site, in Birmingham’s Bullring and Grand Central Shopping Centre. The new Birmingham site, which will be the business largest venue globally will open to the public from 19th July, with bookings available from the 19th of June via the Sandbox site.
Backed by celebrities including Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and Will Smith, Sandbox VR provides an immersive full-body virtual reality experience. Up to six players are collectively immersed as if they were living inside a movie or game, experiencing a full spectrum of adrenaline-fuelled emotions as they enter worlds of swashbuckling pirates, zombie apocalypses, or soar above the clouds in a space elevator.
Harnessing a gear change in technological advances, powered by a new generation of Hollywood motion capture cameras and technology, guests can interact with one another in a game built for competitive socialising. Experiencing touch, vibration, and motion, it’s a social gaming adventure unmatched by any other VR destination.
Sandbox VR Birmingham is set to open due to an increasing demand for a location-based VR experiences after a successful launch in London. The new site in Birmingham will boast 13,000 sq. foot of world class VR gaming, with 6 VR rooms, also known as "holodecks”, making it the largest Sandbox VR venue in the world, complete with a hospitality offering.
After playing, all guests are invited to socialise in comfort as they watch their experience highlights whilst enjoying a cocktail made by the UK’s first permanent robotic bartender, created by Italian design company Makr Shakr.
“Toni” the robotic genius can serve up to 80 drinks per hour, performing complex motions such as shaking, stirring, and muddling. It can even dance! Toni delivers a totally unique cocktail and mocktail experience.
For those worried about robots taking over the world, fear not, there will also be a fully functional human bar serving up a variety of refreshments for those needing a drink after slaying zombies or fighting pirates. The Birmingham venue also has a dedicated area that can be hired for private events, be it corporate parties, or with family and friends.
Andy Scanlon, Head of Sandbox UK & Ireland says: “Following our successful launch in London, we wanted to kick off our expansion across the UK and Ireland by launching our latest site in the UK’s second city. It will be the biggest ever Sandbox VR to date.
“As the West Midlands best-connected retail and leisure destination, Bullring & Grand Central is the ideal location to launch our second UK site. We can’t wait to bring our mind-expanding adventures to this amazing market.”
Gaming experiences are available to book through the Sandbox VR website, with game play starting from July 19th.
