Virtual Realms Vr Arcade

What Virtual Realms Vr Arcade does

Virtual Realms VR Arcade (legal entity Virtual Realms LLC) is a privately-held, family-friendly virtual reality entertainment arcade operating from a single physical location at 970 Commercial St. SE, Salem, Oregon. Founded in 2024, the company provides walk-in and reservation-based access to a curated library of more than 100 immersive VR titles spanning action, adventure, escape-room, horror, casual, sports, sci-fi, and kids categories, with multiplayer games accommodating up to 8 players simultaneously and event capacity for groups up to 48. It targets local families, birthday and holiday party groups, corporate team-building clients, and first-time VR players aged 7 and older.

The core technology stack consists of Meta Quest 3 VR headsets paired with hand-built gaming PCs optimized for VR, configured with comfort upgrades including plush adjustable head straps, premium facial padding, built-in cooling fans, and ergonomic controller grips. The product offering is structured around three pillars: (1) time-based VR gaming sessions priced on a pay-as-you-go model with deposit at booking, (2) a dedicated party area with seating for 16 and an XL spectator display rented at $30/hour (1.5-hour minimum, 4-station minimum), and (3) full-arcade private rental for larger events. Content includes premium licensed titles from Ubisoft (e.g., Beyond Medusa's Gate, Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time, Escape the Lost Pyramid) and ARVI multiplayer and escape-room experiences, with the remainder drawn from a broader third-party VR catalog.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and headcount of 1-10. Distribution relies on the company website (virtualrealms.us), phone reservations (503-864-0104), the SimplyBook.me online booking platform, and Tally.so digital waivers. Ancillary revenue includes gift certificates and cards, a 10% military discount, and a limited-time 50% off first-visit promotion for new VR players. No financial figures, unit economics, or growth metrics are disclosed in the source material.

Name

Virtual Realms Vr Arcade

Legal name

Virtual Realms LLC

Website

https://virtualrealms.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Virtual Realms VR Arcade operates a single-location, family-friendly virtual reality arcade in Salem, Oregon, offering access to 100+ VR titles on Meta Quest 3 headsets for walk-in customers, birthday parties, corporate events, and first-time VR players aged 7 and older.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

VR Arcade Entertainment

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Amusement Arcades (71312)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

VR & Immersive Esports/LBE Venues (VR Arenas, Sim Racing Pods) (MPAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

VR/XR Hardware & Accessories (Headsets, Controllers, Trackers, Haptics) (MPAFAGAG)

Keywords

• Virtual reality arcade
• VR gaming sessions
• VR escape rooms
• Party room rental
• Immersive VR entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. VR Gaming Sessions: Time-based VR gaming sessions where customers pay for access to VR stations and the game library. Deposit required at booking. Sessions begin once gameplay starts.
2. Party Room Rental: Dedicated party area with seating for up to 16 guests and XL display available for $30/hour with 1.5 hour minimum and 4-station minimum requirement.
3. Full Arcade Rental: Private rental of entire arcade for larger events and celebrations.
4. Gift Certificates and Cards: Gift certificates and gift cards available for purchase at arcade or by phone, usable toward VR sessions, game packages, promotions, snacks, and drinks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Virtual Realms VR Arcade operates a single physical virtual reality entertainment venue in Salem, Oregon, selling time-based access to 100+ VR titles and multiplayer games for up to 8 players via Meta Quest 3 headsets. It also sells dedicated party room rental (seating 16 with XL spectator display), full arcade buyouts, and gift certificates/cards, targeting families, birthday groups, corporate events, and first-time VR players ages 7 and up.

Product overview

Virtual Realms is a family-friendly VR arcade in Salem, Oregon offering a unified entertainment platform centered around immersive virtual reality experiences. The core offering consists of VR arcade sessions with access to a library of 100+ games, VR escape rooms, and party/event services. The company operates Meta Quest 3 headsets with room-scale VR technology and offers various rental options including dedicated party rooms and full arcade buyouts. Their product portfolio includes the VR Game Library (featuring action games like BAAM SQUAD and Dream Hackers, adventure titles like Atlantis and Guardians, escape rooms like Huxley and Escape the Lost Pyramid, sports games like Walkabout Mini Golf, and family-friendly games like Plush Rush), VR Escape Rooms (including Ubisoft experiences and original titles), and ancillary services like gift cards and party room rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VR Arcade Sessions Time-based paid access to 100+ immersive VR titles and multiplayer games for up to 8 players using Meta Quest 3 headsets with room-scale VR technology, serving individuals, families, birthday parties, and group events at the Salem, Oregon arcade.
• VR Escape Rooms

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ARVIcoreTechnology or IntegrationARVI provides VR escape room experiences available at Virtual Realms arcade, including ARVI Arena multiplayer shooter and other ARVI escape room titles.
• UbisoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtual Realms offers several Ubisoft VR escape room games including Beyond Medusa's Gate (Assassin's Creed Odyssey setting), Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time, Escape the Lost Pyramid (Assassin's Creed Origins setting), and Huxley (published by Ubisoft). These are premium VR games paid per play session.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Immotion Group: Provides VR and immersive experience installations for FECs, aquariums, and family entertainment venues globally. Comparable as a VR-experience operator focused on out-of-home entertainment.
• Two Bit Circus: Micro-amusement park combining VR, AR, and other high-tech attractions with food and beverage. Directly comparable as a multi-attraction VR-focused venue targeting group and family entertainment.
• Sandbox VR: Operates a global chain of premium VR arcade venues offering multiplayer immersive experiences using proprietary hardware. Most direct comparable to Virtual Realms in business model and target customer (groups, parties, corporate events).
• Ctrl V: VR arcade chain primarily operating in Canada, offering headset-based VR sessions, escape rooms, and event rentals. Closely comparable operating model to Virtual Realms' session- and event-based structure.
• Zero Latency: Runs free-roam, multiplayer VR arena experiences globally through a franchise/operator network. Directly comparable location-based VR entertainment model serving groups and events.

Emerging players

• ARVI: Develops VR escape room content and operates its own VR venues in select markets. Comparable as both a content partner and a competing VR arcade operator with escape-room focus.

Broad incumbents

• Main Event Entertainment: National chain of family entertainment centers featuring bowling, laser tag, VR, and arcade games. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the group/family out-of-home entertainment category.
• Dave & Buster's: Large-scale family entertainment center chain offering games, food, and events. Broad incumbent competing for the same group/family/corporate-event discretionary spend that Virtual Realms targets.

Regional players

• Vertigo Arcade (Salem-area VR operators): Smaller regional VR arcade operators in the Pacific Northwest compete with Virtual Realms for the same Salem/Portland metro consumer. Comparable in operating model though typically smaller scale.

Others

• SPIN (ping pong social club): Out-of-home entertainment venue targeting group bookings, birthdays, and corporate events with social activities. Adjacent competitor for the same group-entertainment occasions rather than for VR specifically.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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