Free-Roam Group VR Experiences in the Arctic Sun VR Arena.

Visit Fairbanks’ top destination for thrilling group entertainment and experience the fun in our brand new 400 square foot VR arena. The Arctic Sun VR Free-Roam Arena offers groups of 2-6 players 400 square feet of full immersion with wireless VR, haptic vests, and a range of experiences lasting from 30 minutes to two hours. Great for family fun, a night out with friends, teambuilding, date night, and much more.

Book your next group adventure today!

How to Experience
The VR Arena at ASVR

  • Booking your group's arena scale VR experiences is just the beginning. With our straightforward online reservation system or a quick phone call, your group's preferred time slot is secured. Want some unplanned fun? Just walk in and enjoy a spontaneous group session (based on availability).

  • After selecting your preferred VR adventure, you and your squad will be equipped with state-of-the-art VR gear. Before you embark, our team will provide a comprehensive briefing on the equipment and your group’s selected experience. After the group briefing, it's time to step into the immersive VR Arena at Arctic Sun VR, where thrilling adventures await.

  • Our dedicated staff at Arctic Sun VR is committed to ensuring your VR experience is nothing short of outstanding. From addressing any of your group's needs to maintaining our equipment at peak performance, we've got you covered. Moreover, our facility is immaculately clean, welcoming, and themed perfectly to enhance your VR journey. Every detail is curated to transport you and your group into enthralling VR worlds.

After The Fall | Free-Roam Arena VR Game

Team Up and Take On The Zombie Horde!

FREELY EXPLORE A POST-APOCTALYPTIC WASTELAND

**Recommended for Guests Ages 13 & Up | 2-4 Players**

Duration:
30 Minute Session | 5 minute briefing + 25 minutes of game play

Equipment:

  • Vive Focus 3 VR Headset

  • bHaptics X40 Haptic Vest

The Experience:
Introducing the heart-pounding, adrenaline-fueled experience you've been waiting for - "After the Fall: Arena Scale Edition" at Arctic Sun VR! If you crave a world of instincts and survival with just the touch of a button, this free-roam VR adventure is about to take your gaming to the next level!

Gather your squad of up to 4 players and step into the frozen urban wasteland of LA, where the undead city dwellers, known as the Snowbreed, have taken over. Get ready to physically move and wield a variety of weapons with real-life movements using full-body tracking, immersing your group in an epic battle for survival.

Can your squad rise to the challenge and save what remains of humanity?

Hero Zone VR | Free-Roam Arena VR Game

Unite, Play, and Save the Day with the Hero Zone Virtual Arcade VR in the Free-Roam Arena!

FAMILY FUN IN A CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE PACKAGE

**Recommended for Guests Ages 8 to 80 | 2 - 12 Players**

Duration:

  • 30 Minutes | 2-3 Game Rounds (depending on game selections)

  • 1 Hour | 4-6 Game Rounds (depending on game selections)

  • 1.5 Hours | 6-8 Game Rounds (depending on game selections)

  • 2 Hours | 8-10 Game Rounds (depending on game selections)

The Experience:
Gather your group of 2-12 players, don your immersive haptic vests, and prepare for an unparalleled gaming experience in our spacious 400 square foot Free-Roam Arena at Hero Zone. Within this vast wireless VR space, you and your team—or adversaries—can move freely, diving into a selection of 7 dynamic mini-games, each lasting 8-13 minutes and accommodating 2-6 players at any given time. With additional seating for up to 6 spectators or players waiting for their turn, the arena ensures everyone gets a piece of the action. The initial booking covers the first 2 players, with the option to add more participants for just $25/player, up to a total of 12 players. Given the arena's capacity for 6 players at a time, larger groups have the luxury of taking breaks while our staff facilitates swapping in the next set of players. Spectators aren't left out; they can catch all the live action displayed on a giant projector screen, making for a deeply immersive and addictive experience.

The adventure begins in the Waiting Room, Hero Zone's virtual arcade, brimming with interactive fun from basketball games to claw machines. This area is crucial for players to get accustomed to the free-roam VR environment, register their high scores, and collectively decide on their next game by voting. More than just a space for leisure and competition, the Waiting Room is strategically designed to facilitate smooth transitions between players. As each mini-game concludes, players will be transported back to the Hero Zone Waiting Room and guests who have been eagerly awaiting their turn can now step into the Free-Roam Arena. This seamless swap ensures every participant enjoys their share of virtual thrills, making the Hero Zone a comprehensive and engaging VR experience for all involved.

The Hero Zone Arcade Waiting Room

Hero Zone Games

Dead Ahead - In the throes of the zombie apocalypse your team will choose from 3 scenarios to make a final stand: Hospital, City, or Church. With only 30 seconds for preparations, arm yourselves and shore up defenses before the zombies strike. Survival depends on both maintaining your fortifications and your marksmanship, as each wave introduces quicker zombies and new weaponry. Teamwork and communication are critical. Can your squad withstand the growing menace and secure a top spot on the leaderboards?

Dead Ahead is a coop zombie shooter in Arctic Sun VR's Free-Roam Arena

Cybershock - In this fast-paced, futuristic shooter, your group is a squad of heroic digital warriors. Together, you're on a mission to destroy a virus that's infiltrated your system. With dynamic gameplay that keeps you on your toes, you'll dodge bullets, lasers, and firewalls. Arm yourself with dual-wielded laser guns and take on the enemy in a battle to reclaim your digital domain and top the leaderboards.

Cybershock is a fun group rhythm shooter on rails great for kids, teens, and adults alike

Arrowsong - A sacred tree is under siege by orcs, goblins, and a formidable dragon intent on its ruin. You and your courageous band of heroes are summoned to thwart this malevolence and reinstate harmony to the fairy realm. While the game is accessible and quick to pick up, its depths challenge even veterans, embodying the principle of "easy to learn, hard to master." Embark on your journey through two distinct scenarios: "Goblin Mine" and "Dungeon," each offering its own unique trials and adventures.

Arrowsong is a 2-6 player fantasy archery experience in Arctic Sun VR's Free-Roam Arena

Escape Quest: Espionage Express - Embark on a spy mission in 'Espionage Express'. Team up, solve riddles, and navigate through a world of espionage. It's a high-stakes VR puzzle game where every decision matters. Can you and your team outsmart the enemy and make it to the top of the Arctic Sun VR leader boards?

Group fun for 2-6 players. VR Escape Room Espionage Express in Arctic Sun VR's Free-Roam Arena

Quantum Arena - Fast paced PvP action awaits your group in Quantum Arena. Split off into teams or engage in a free-for-all battle inside one of 3 digital arenas where teamwork and tactics meet adrenaline and quick reflexes. Duck, dodge, and shoot your way to victory. Are you and your team prepared for this futuristic shooter showdown?

Quantum Arena is a fast paced PvP shooter in Arctic Sun VR's Free-Roam Arena

Cook’d Up - Chef hats on for 'Cook'd Up'. Work together in a frenzied kitchen, where time is ticking and every dish counts. It’s a culinary adventure in VR that tests your speed, coordination, and teamwork. Are you ready to cook up a storm?"

Cook'd up is a cooperative Group VR experience in Arctic Sun VR's Free-Roam Arena

Cops Vs Robbers - Dive into a world of high-stakes heists with 'Cops Vs Robbers'. Pick a side and engage in a fast-paced VR shootout. It’s a battle of wits and skills in an interactive virtual world. Who will win this epic showdown?

Cops vs Robbers is a PvP Free-Roam Arena game at Arctic Sun VR for up to 6 players.
My family came to visit from out of state and this was one of the places I had to take them! Some of them had never played before and everyone had an absolute blast playing in the HeroZone arena! Gabe helped everyone get started and was there to answer any questions we had. We may have to squeeze another trip to the arcade in before they leave!
— Hallie Jo

Arizona Sunshine Free-Roam Arena VR Game

Can Your Group Survive the Zombie Apocalypse?

BOOK NOW AND FACE THE UNDEAD HORDE HEAD-ON!
**Recommended for Guests 13 & Up | 2 - 4 Players**

Duration:

  • 30 Minute Session | 5 minute briefing + 25 minutes gameplay

  • 60 Minutes Session | 5 minute briefing + 55 minutes of gameplay

The Experience:
Are you addicted to Zombie Apocalypse TV shows and movies? Do you think you have what it takes to survive the zombie horde? If you think so, you’re going to love Arizona Sunshine: LBVR Edition, one of our newest Free-Roam Arena experiences here at Arctic Sun VR. Based on the award-winning and top-selling VR zombie shooter Arizona Sunshine, the Free-Roam Arena version of the game will put your group right in the center of the zombie slaying action!

This new VR experience is the next level of out-of-home VR entertainment and the future of gaming. Arizona Sunshine: LBVR Edition, offers an untethered, Free-Roam VR experience that transports you and a group of up to 3 of your friends straight into the heart of a zombie apocalypse.

Choose from 2 different missions: Missile Silo or Extraction Point.

Arena-Scale VR FAQs

  • Arena Scale VR at Arctic Sun VR offers a unique and immersive experience where players can freely move and interact within a large 400 square foot arena. This spacious environment allows for enhanced physical engagement and increased immersion in the virtual world. Unlike traditional VR setups, where players are confined to separate physical spaces, our Arena Scale VR features a shared physical and virtual space where all players can interact together. We utilize wireless VR headsets equipped with advanced tracking systems that accurately map players' movements within the virtual environment, ensuring smooth and continuous gameplay. This innovative setup is ideal for a variety of interactive and cooperative games, making it a perfect choice for group activities and social VR experiences.

  • The Free-Roam Arena at Arctic Sun VR spans over 400 square feet. While the actual play space and arena matting occupy 400 square feet, the arena walls are positioned 6 inches beyond the matting, offering an additional buffer of space.

  • This varies from experience to experience. Most of the Free-Roam Arena games can host 2-6 players while some can only host up to 4 players.

  • We currently offer 4 different experiences in the Free-Roam Arena here at Arctic Sun VR, including Hero Zone Group Virtual Arcade, the VexPlay Mini-Game Arcade, After the Fall, and Arizona Sunshine.

  • Due to the precise tracking of the headsets worn by each player, individuals can see each other within the VR environment, preventing any collisions. This mechanism mirrors real-life interactions where we see others and naturally avoid bumping into them.

  • There are no wires or cables with the Arena Scale VR. The VR headsets used in the Free-Roam Arena are HTC Vive Focus 3 and they use wireless streaming over wifi 6e, giving guests a superior VR experience without all the restrictions from cables and tethers.

  • At Arctic Sun VR, the design of the Free-Roam Arena is crafted to prioritize your safety. The arena walls are positioned 6 inches beyond the matting, creating a buffer to prevent you from running into walls. Additionally, the virtual environment is mapped accurately to the physical space, and boundary indicators within the VR experience provide guidance to ensure you remain within the safe play area. However, it's always advisable to move cautiously, especially when immersed in intense or fast-paced VR experiences.

  • The Free-Roam VR Experiences at Arctic Sun VR are bookable for durations ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the chosen experience. This flexibility allows guests to select a time slot that fits their schedule and the specific VR adventure they are interested in. Each experience has its own unique narrative and gameplay length, offering a tailored virtual reality outing. Whether you're in for a quick VR escape or a longer exploration, there's a suitable booking duration to meet your needs.

  • We advise that guests be a minimum of 8 years old to participate in the Free-Roam Arena experiences. However, for the games "After the Fall" and "Arizona Sunshine LBVR" within the Free-Roam Arena, we recommend a minimum age of 13 years old for participation.