Sandbox VR Continues to Expand Across Michigan with a New Ann Arbor Venue, Opened June 12

PR Newswire

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 25, 2026

Sandbox VR brings the ‘best virtual reality experience on the planet’ to Downtown Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sandbox VR, the world’s premier venue for virtual reality experiences, opened its newest location in Downtown Ann Arbor on June 12, 2026. Sandbox VR worked with Digi Gameverse LLC to bring the highly immersive experience to Downtown Ann Arbor, joining Sandbox VR’s additional Michigan location in Royal Oak. With nearly 150,000 players monthly, Sandbox VR is rapidly growing its global footprint with thriving corporate-owned locations and a robust franchising program.

Sandbox VR Now Open in Ann Arbor, Michigan: Celebrate with 30% Off When You Book by June 30, 2026.

Sandbox VR’s nearly 5,500 square foot venue features a party room and four VR private rooms where groups of up to six guests suit up with headsets, haptic vests, and motion sensors for full-body immersion. This technology allows players to see and physically interact with one another, creating the feeling of living inside the action together. The premium experience extends from arrival to exit, with personalized highlight videos allowing guests to relive and share their adventures. To celebrate the grand opening, guests who book through June 30 receive 30% off at https://sandboxvr.com/annarbor.

“We’re thrilled to bring Sandbox VR to Ann Arbor and be part of such a dynamic community,” said Anil Nichenametla, Sandbox VR Ann Arbor Franchise Owner. “Ann Arbor brings together students, alumni, local families, professionals, and visitors from across the region, making it a perfect fit for Sandbox VR. We’re excited to welcome guests and share an entertainment experience that’s truly one of a kind.”

Sandbox VR operates both corporate-owned locations and a robust franchise program, and recently hit $300M in lifetime sales while scaling to more than 85 global locations across five continents and 12 countries since launching in 2016. The company is redefining group entertainment with immersive experiences that transform any outing into lasting memories. Built by a team of veteran developers from EA, Sony, and Ubisoft, Sandbox VR delivers full-body immersion through exclusive content and original experiences, including the recently launched Stranger Things: Catalyst, in collaboration with Netflix, and the new Age of Dinosaurs experience in partnership with the Natural History Museum of London and leading dinosaur experts.

Sandbox VR provides an unparalleled entertainment experience with over 200,000 five-star reviews from guests worldwide. With 5 million lifetime tickets sold across five continents, the company has established itself as the global leader in location-based virtual reality. Sandbox VR is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Gobi Partners, Craft, and Stanford University, along with individuals such as Kevin Durant, Justin Timberlake, and Katy Perry.

To learn more about Sandbox VR, visit https://sandboxvr.com/annarbor.

ABOUT SANDBOX VR

Sandbox VR is the world’s premier destination for location-based virtual reality experiences. Operating across 85+ venues around the globe through a robust franchise and corporate-owned model, Sandbox VR attracts nearly 150,000 guests each month. Sandbox VR provides guests the opportunity to step out of everyday reality into unforgettable adventures through exhilarating, group-play immersive experiences. Using a proprietary full-body VR platform, the company develops original and licensed content, including exclusive experiences like Stranger Things: Catalyst and Squid Game Virtuals in collaboration with Netflix, and the Sandbox VR original Deadwood series. With over 5 million tickets sold worldwide, Sandbox VR has become the leader in immersive entertainment, combining premium technology with emotionally engaging storytelling. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies and the 129th fastest-growing company on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, Sandbox VR is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Hong Kong and Vancouver. The company has raised over $138 million from investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Gobi Partners, and Craft, with individual backers including Justin Timberlake, Kevin Durant, and Will Smith.

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