Sandbox VR Surfers Paradise: Full-Body Motion Capture Experience

Full-body VR where you move, not just watch

Sandbox VR is a full-body virtual reality experience in Surfers Paradise that uses motion capture cameras and haptic feedback to let you move freely inside immersive worlds. Eight themed experiences are available, from Stranger Things to Deadwood Mansion to Seekers of the Shard. The 40-minute session includes video highlights of your performance. Children from age 8 are welcome.

The experience

You step into a motion capture studio where Hollywood-grade cameras track your entire body in real time. Unlike home VR headsets or other location-based venues, the haptic feedback lets you feel impacts, collisions and textures as you move through the world. You're not standing still watching a screen. You're walking, running, climbing and fighting inside the game itself. Your friends can join you in the same space, so you're playing together, not separately.

The eight worlds available let you pick what kind of action you want. Squid Game Virtuals puts you through the show's challenges. Curse of Davy Jones sends you underwater. Unbound Fighting League is combat-focused. Deadwood Mansion and Deadwood Valley are exploration and puzzle-solving. Stranger Things - Catalyst ties into the show's storyline. Seekers of the Shard and Amber Sky round out the lineup. Each one runs the full 40 minutes and ends with video highlights of what you did: the system records your movements so you can watch yourself back.

Sandbox VR opens seven days a week in Surfers Paradise, with public transport options nearby. The experience is built for ages 8 and up. It's not recommended if you have spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns, but otherwise suits any fitness level.

What’s included

• 40-minute immersive VR session with full-body motion capture and haptic feedback.
• choice of eight themed worlds.
• video highlights of your performance.
• access to all eight experiences with one booking.

Options for this experience

11 options

Age of DinosaursGuide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:00Virtual Reality Experience

Unbound Fighting LeagueGuide in English · 26 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:30Form teams and fight your friends using a fearsome arsenal of weapons, including tridents, laser swords and even claws

Deadwood PHOBIAGuide in English · 26 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:30Face new horrors lurking around every corner in the newest chapter of VR's most iconic zombie series

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Deadwood ValleyGuide in English · 26 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:30YOU choose how the story ends. Your squad could put an end to the zombie menace for good, or perish trying!

Seekers of the ShardGuide in English · 26 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:30Travel through a fantasy world and explore a ruined fortress, an underground river, a haunted tomb and the dragon's tower

Amber SkyGuide in English · 26 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:30Take off in a space elevator, leave Earth behind and carry the battle into outer space

Deadwood MansionGuide in English · 26 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:30Do you and your friends have what it takes to survive the zombie horde?

Curse of Davy JonesGuide in English · 26 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:30Battle across the high seas against a range of spooky supernatural creatures. Suitable for kids and adults alike!

Squid Game VirtualsGuide in English · 26 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:30Team up with your crew and compete in a series of heart-racing mini-games inspired by the No. 1 Netflix series

Stranger Things - CatalystGuide in English · 26 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:30STRez

Rebel MoonGuide in English · 26 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:30Created with Netflix, the Rebel Moon experience lets you step into the franchise that has taken the world by storm

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day26 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:30

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (20 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 19 years) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Sandboxvr Gold Coast

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to move your whole body inside the world instead of standing still with a controller. The motion capture and haptics are what make the difference. You feel impacts and collisions, and your friends see you moving in real time. If you've tried home VR or other location-based venues and found them flat or limiting, this is the step up.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 19 years); Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between Sandbox VR and regular VR headsets at home?

Sandbox VR uses full-body motion capture with Hollywood-grade cameras and haptic feedback that lets you feel impacts and textures. Home systems track only your head and hands, and they can't create the physical sensation of touching or colliding with things inside the world. You're also moving freely through a large space instead of standing in one spot.

Can I play with friends, or is it a solo experience?

You and your friends play together in the same world at the same time. The motion capture system tracks all of you, so you interact with each other and the environment together for the full 40 minutes.

Which world should I pick if I've never done VR before?

Seekers of the Shard and Amber Sky are exploration-focused and let you get comfortable with movement and interaction. Squid Game Virtuals and Stranger Things - Catalyst appeal to fans of those shows. Unbound Fighting League is more intense. There's no wrong choice. Pick the theme that sounds most interesting to you.

What happens after the 40 minutes ends?

You receive video highlights of your session showing your movements and actions inside the world. You can watch yourself back and share it.

Where exactly is Sandbox VR located in Surfers Paradise?

Sandbox VR is in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach it without a car.