Experience at MassVR
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear. High heels, sandals and flip-flops are not permitted. Athletic shoes are encouraged. Do not wear reflective clothing.
Can I wear glasses?
Glasses are not necessary for most people to see clearly through our adjustable head-mounted displays. Though they are permitted, we encourage playing without glasses or recommend wearing contacts.
Where will I put my stuff?
All personal items (cell phones, sunglasses, jewelry etc.) must be removed and stored before suiting up. Lockers are provided. MassVR is not responsible for any loss or theft of personal items while on the premises.
Booking
How do I make a reservation?
You can book now on our website.
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes, you can walk-in. We recommend calling in advance or booking online.
How much does it cost?
Sessions are $27 per person.
Do you offer group/event rates?
Yes, we offer large group/private party packages suited for 8 or more people. Please contact our events coordinator at events@massvr.comfor more information.
Gameplay
How long is each session?
Each session lasts 45-50 minutes, including briefing/debriefing, immersed virtual training, and competitive gameplay. You will be immersed in the virtual world for approximately 25-30 minutes.
How old do you have to be to play?
Gamers must be at least 12 years old to enter the arena and must meet the minimum height requirement of 54 inches tall. Participants under 18 years of age require a parent or legal guardian’s signature on our Release of Liability waiver. Children must be supervised at all times. MassVR is not responsible for the safety of children left unsupervised. You may be asked to exit gameplay if your child requires supervision.
Will I get motion sickness?
Our system is designed in such a way that motion sickness is not likely. Most participants do not experience any symptoms of motion sickness while playing.
Will I walk into a wall?
No, our system is designed so that you avoid obstacles such as walls. If you follow our safety rules and guidelines you will have a fun, collision-free experience!
How large is the arena?
Our physical gaming arena is 40,000 square feet.
How does it all work?
Magic. (And our proprietary gaming platform)
General Information
What are your operation hours?
Mon-Sat: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sun: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Where are you located?
4847 Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie, IL 60077
Is parking available?
Yes, there is free parking at Westfield Old Orchard
I can't make it to my reserved game time, can I cancel or reschedule?
We do not issue refunds for reserved sessions. Reservations must be rescheduled at least 72 hours in advance and are approved at the discretion of management. Rescheduled bookings are non-refundable. Please email us at booking@massvr.com if you have any questions or concerns.
We have already been trained, can we skip the training next time?
Can I bring my mom to watch?
Sure! Spectators can cheer you on from the sidelines while watching real-time in-game footage on our spectator screens.