{"id":408037,"date":"2025-11-27T09:36:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T09:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/408037\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T09:36:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T09:36:18","slug":"heres-what-its-really-like-to-play-virtual-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/408037\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s What It\u2019s Really Like To Play Virtual Room"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/T_REX_MASTER_OF_THE_MASTERS_IMAGE-1024x512.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Two people in VR headsets battle a massive T-Rex at Virtual Room.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    Save<\/p>\n<p>When the Secret Sydney team decided to try out <a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/102019\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/102019\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-tracked=\"1\" data-category=\"click_sales\" data-cp_smn_source=\"secretsydney\" data-cp_smn_content=\"virtual-room-sydney-review\" data-cp_smn_term=\"text_cta_0\">Virtual Room<\/a>, we weren\u2019t quite sure what to expect, but we ended up having an absolute blast. From the moment we walked in, it felt like we were about to be <strong>whisked away into another dimension<\/strong>, and that\u2019s exactly what happened. Virtual Room <strong>blends the best parts of escape rooms and cinematic virtual reality<\/strong> into a <strong>fully immersive, collaborative adventure<\/strong>\u2014no sitting, no button-mashing, just full-body movement in your own dedicated VR space. Whether you\u2019re solving puzzles across ancient temples, travelling through time, or battling intergalactic foes, it feels like <strong>stepping inside a movie<\/strong>. From the polished tech to the staff who guide you through every step, Virtual Room delivers a new kind of group experience that goes far beyond the usual gaming session. Read on for our full review.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-53278\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Virtual-Room-Asterix_Mission_Potions-4-1024x560.jpg\" alt=\"Two characters from Asterix: Mission Potions!, one of the game options at Virtual Room.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The staff at Virtual Room deserve a shout-out right away: incredibly friendly and very helpful. Before we jumped in, they chatted with us about our previous experience with VR and suggested <strong>which mission would be the best fit<\/strong>. They then gave a full safety and technical demonstration to make sure everyone felt comfortable. Once the briefing was done, we each went into <strong>our own little \u201cVR room\u201d<\/strong>, a space where we could walk around while wearing the VR headset. We didn\u2019t need to worry about not being able to see each other\u2014the headsets came with built-in microphones and speakers so we could <strong>talk to each other, strategise, laugh, and react in real time<\/strong> as we played and interacted with each other as avatars in the game.<\/p>\n<p>Our team chose <a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/102019\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/102019\" data-action=\"text_cta_2\" data-tracked=\"1\" data-category=\"click_sales\" data-cp_smn_source=\"secretsydney\" data-cp_smn_content=\"virtual-room-sydney-review\" data-cp_smn_term=\"text_cta_2\">Asterix: Mission Potions!<\/a>, one of Virtual Room\u2019s most magical missions. From the start, we felt like <strong>apprentice druids in a Gaulish village<\/strong> under threat, tasked with finding the missing ingredient for the legendary potion. The <strong>world-building was next-level<\/strong>. We foraged for clovers in forest glades, scrambled around a quaint magical workshop, mixed ingredients, and even joined a big battle against Roman invaders.<\/p>\n<p>What stood out most was how interactive everything was. We <strong>manipulated objects as if they were real<\/strong>: stirring cauldrons, gathering herbs, wielding weapons. For the gamers in our group, who were used to thinking outside the box, the little puzzles were a breeze; but even for those less experienced, the<strong> missions felt rewarding and accessible<\/strong>. After playing, we walked out buzzing. We really felt like we\u2019d achieved something as a team in an epic fantasy world.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-53279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Virtual-Room-Asterix_Mission_Potions--1024x560.jpg\" alt=\"A wizard from the game Asterix: Mission Potions! stands in his potion room.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Part of what made the experience extra special: you can take photos from inside the game. At the end, Virtual Room emails you those in-game snapshots so you <strong>leave with keepsakes<\/strong>. After you\u2019ve finished, there\u2019s also a photo space where you can don props, strike a pose, and <strong>use VR effects to embellish your picture<\/strong>. Our team looked ridiculous in the best way possible, and we loved it.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a memorable group activity in Sydney, whether it\u2019s for a friends\u2019 day out, a team-building session, or just a fun date, <a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/102019\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/102019\" data-action=\"text_cta_4\" data-tracked=\"1\" data-category=\"click_sales\" data-cp_smn_source=\"secretsydney\" data-cp_smn_content=\"virtual-room-sydney-review\" data-cp_smn_term=\"text_cta_4\">Virtual Room is a brilliant pick<\/a>. It\u2019s not just an escape room; it\u2019s a fully immersive, cinematic adventure that <strong>challenges your mind and brings out your inner adventurer<\/strong>.\u00a0 Gather your friends, pick a mission, and experience a 40-50 minute journey you won\u2019t forget.<\/p>\n<p>\t\tEvent details<\/p>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/102019\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"tracked-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/102019?utm_source=secretsydney&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=102019_syd&amp;utm_content=virtual-room-sydney-review&amp;utm_term=profile_card_cta_102019\" data-action=\"profile_card_image\" data-tracked=\"1\" data-category=\"click_sales\" data-cp_smn_source=\"secretsydney\" data-cp_smn_content=\"virtual-room-sydney-review\" data-cp_smn_term=\"profile_card_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/82a343d4-c474-11f0-8892-42a40851051b.jpeg\" alt=\"Virtual Room Sydney: An Immersive 3D Team Experience\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tVirtual Room Sydney: An Immersive 3D Team Experience<\/p>\n<p>\t&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>\t4.79<br \/>\n\t\u00b7<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/102019\/reviews\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-decoration-underline text-body position-relative z-1\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/102019\/reviews\/\" data-action=\"profile_card_reviews\" data-tracked=\"1\" data-category=\"click_sales\" data-cp_smn_source=\"secretsydney\" data-cp_smn_content=\"virtual-room-sydney-review\" data-cp_smn_term=\"profile_card_reviews\">24 reviews<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<strong>A$44.00<br \/>\n\t\t\t &#8211; Before: A$55.00<br \/>\n\t\t<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n\t20% discount\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Save When the Secret Sydney team decided to try out Virtual Room, we weren\u2019t quite sure what to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":408038,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[11030,9237,49595,93167,46537,98890,192276,158,67,132,68,924,729,730],"class_list":{"0":"post-408037","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-virtual-reality","8":"tag-action","9":"tag-adventure","10":"tag-animation","11":"tag-escape-room","12":"tag-fantasy","13":"tag-scavenger-hunt","14":"tag-survival-game","15":"tag-technology","16":"tag-united-states","17":"tag-unitedstates","18":"tag-us","19":"tag-video-games","20":"tag-virtual-reality","21":"tag-vr"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115620989186455095","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/408037","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=408037"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/408037\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/408038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=408037"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=408037"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=408037"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}