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Most frequently asked questions and answers
It’s all in the name, baby! VR stands for Virtual Reality, which is precisely where VR Base takes you. A lifelike game experience created by the latest, most modern technology.
We provide everything in the game arena for you, from complete VR headsets to realistic recoil weapons! What happens next in our gigantic, free-roam arenas will blow your mind!
We make them all ourselves, from script to animation! Our experts know the software better than anyone else. In other words, the VR Base experience is entirely home grown!
You can currently find us in 3 locations:
- VR Base Mechelen: Molenweide 2, 2800 Mechelen
- VR Base Leuven: Brusselsesteenweg 406, 3020 Herent (atSTIXN)
- VR Base Kortrijk: Engelse Wandeling 2D, 8500 Kortrijk
By car:
- There is free parking near the entrance at all our locations.
By public transportation:
- VR Base Mechelen is a 15-minute walk from Mechelen’s train station. Bus line 5 stops in front of the door
- VR Base Leuven: busses 358, 523, 530 en 658
- VR Base Kortrijk: busses 81 en 82
The minimum age for our VR experiences is 16. Children 12 and over can play if accompanied by an adult.
Yes, of course! Every venue has a bar with a large seating area, where drinks and snacks are available.
If we are honest, VR gaming is physically intensive! The VR arenas at VR Base are among the biggest in Europe, and you will move around a lot during the game.
Your clothes and shoes should be comfortable. The more freely you can move, the better the experience!
No worries, it’s perfectly possible Small-framed glasses fit easily under the VR headset, and we can increase the headset room to accommodate larger frames. But, in general, we would say that contact lenses are more comfortable to play in.
By any standards: BIG. The gaming arenas at VR Base are among the biggest in Europe. Depending on the game and number of players, you will find yourself in a gaming area of between 225 and 1200 m².
It all depends on the game you choose. The biggest games can have up to 24 players. We offer games for 2 or more!
Are you considering a teambuilding? Or an event for more than 24 people? No problem! Large groups are easy to split and alternate. The games take about 20 minutes each, and people always welcome the chance for a breather. The bigger the group, the greater the respect for the most kills!
One game takes about 20 minutes. As standard, we give you half an hour’s rest between games. You can certainly use that time to re-live your best moments, check the leader boards or refine your team manoeuvres.
Absolutely. The virtual characters move just like your real-life team mates, at the actual distance. You hear them perfectly through the built-in headsets.
By the way, we are not responsible for any hearing loss caused by your teamies’ screams 😉
Our VR experiences are a group experience: the more players, the more fun!
If you book with a small group, others can still add to your chosen VR experience.
There are no physical barriers in the arena, and the game area is clearly marked. Everything you see through the VR headset is lifelike, but 100% virtual. The VR headsets give clear signals if it looks like you are about to leave the arena.
The experiences and technology are of the highest quality. But some people are more sensitive than others.
If you suddenly feel dizzy or queasy, stay calm. Our game masters will step in and assist you.
Yes, you can follow your family, friends or colleagues on the big screen. You can also watch them in action by observing from the sidelines. You will see what they see through the VR headset, and what it looks like to play without a headset. Laughter guaranteed!
Are you ready to play?
