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Nova VR
806 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, United States
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Ju
Review №1

My wife brought me here for Fathers Day and I loved it!! The staff was friendly and helpful and learning the equipment. We rented a room for an hour for $20. We could have enjoyed a second hour easily as there were many games and experiences to try. Some experiences were peaceful and delightful, while others were active and exciting. Only challenge is that the equipment is used by a lot of people so it feels somewhat less clean than would be desirable, but this seems to come with the territory. Would definitely go back!

Am
Review №2

Super fun place, huge selection of games. Could easily spend hours here with my children.

ma
Review №3

Its the best place for vr fun and the staff nice and social every thing you could ask for is their.

Du
Review №4

Great price for 20 dollars an hour

Ja
Review №5

Awesome place!! I give it a 100%. I highly recommended yall go. Also its reasonable.

Je
Review №6

I LOVE this place. I go here all the time! It’s usually me and my dad but sometimes I go with my sister.

Ni
Review №7

This is an awesome place! Allegedly one of 2 VR arcades in the state, this is the only thing like this I have ever seen! They have a huge list of games to play and the pricing is very reasonable. The rooms are comfy and the staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. This is a super great place. The staff is knowledgeable and capable of fixing anything that comes up. Basically this is new favorite place.

Ro
Review №8

My family and I had a blast here! We have plans of going again this Spring. You cant beat the prices.

Cl
Review №9

Good place to hang out. Friendly staff and prices are reasonable

Ai
Review №10

Love this place. Great, knowledgeable staff and have games for everyone!

Ry
Review №11

Had a really fun bachelor party that kicked off with VR gaming. Great for groups - it’s just as fun watching other people play when it’s not your turn. Staff there was very nice and helpful.

Fr
Review №12

This place is just the best for vr! Prices are great. Fun games. Great staff. Love going!

Ka
Review №13

So much fun! Cant wait to go back.

Ph
Review №14

Fun love it friendly good games

We
Review №15

It is closed for buisness

Ro
Review №16

This place is so much fun! Its a great adventure for kids and adults!

Da
Review №17

The place made me go home and get my own VR rig. Staff is great attentive very knowledgeable. The scene is very private and that is a plus. For how the place is built you really hear no other noise in your room. Very comfortable setting inside the room a couch dim lights nice sounds bright screen to watch players. And very reasonably priced for VR per hour not bad willBe back again trust

Sh
Review №18

They have HTC Vives powered by some pretty powerful gaming PCs. Which means you get a pretty good VR gaming experience. They have a pretty extensive library of games and very fun. They have many rooms and from what I noticed, each room has a couch and one VR set. There might be other rooms setup differently. If you would like to play 2 players simultaneously then you can get 2 rooms and play multiplayer against each other if the specific game supports it. The staff are very helpful and will be able to set you up and guide you throughout the whole process if needed.

Th
Review №19

Such a unique experience! Sadly Im on the giant side so the headset didnt fit perfectly, and I couldnt hear most of the games. I also wear glasses and it irritates the hell out of your vision during long play sessions, luckily I was trading off between the group. If they can make it a bit more universal, and either allow me to wear my glasses or correct whatever was happening in the lenses, that be great.

Ja
Review №20

Great place to just relax and forget about the real world, and for a great price

Et
Review №21

A cool place to hang out with friends

Xa
Review №22

Was fun it went dry fast

Wi
Review №23

Nova VR was a blast. I went with my boyfriend and our friends daughter for some afternoon fun and we loved it. The guys working there were very nice and helpful. The game selection is great and the equipment was new and in great condition. We will definitely be back to have more fun in the future.

B
Review №24

Great staff. Fun experience

Ch
Review №25

My kiddo and his friend had an awesome time. You can book your room online. Something fun to do on a rainy cold day.

Al
Review №26

So this was the first time I ever experienced VR and I cant sybil was disappointed, the staff was helpful and patient with a newbie like me and the experience itself was amazing. I would love to get back in here soon. Definitely would recomend checking it out if you havent tried VR before

Ke
Review №27

Soooooo fun! Well def. Be back!

Ah
Review №28

Awesome staff and real good experience with my family. Definitely recommend check it out

Jo
Review №29

Best place in southwest Michigan for virtual reality. It has games, clips, videos, landscapes, and other worlds to explore. It can be very fun with others if you decide to go in a group. Be mindful of how many are in your group as you want everyone to have an adequate time to play. A great place to introduce some one to VR. The staff are great, very friendly and helpful. One thing that is a draw back is the area. Its nice in the day time but be carefull if you are out late as some very suspect characters hang around the area at night. Other than that its safe. Lastly please dont go in there asking for adult VR. No, they dont do that and yes it was uncomfortable to everyone when you did come in and ask.

ma
Review №30

Great place!

Sa
Review №31

Picked up a whole new vape set up today and ditched the juul feelin good on a Saturday

Ja
Review №32

You can play virtual reality games. Thats fun. You can play virutal reality games that you cant approximate on a home console. Thats important. Home consoles have sort of made arcades obsolete lately, but VR has tipped the scales. For a few bucks a person per hour, you and a few friends can hang out and play these games. They are open very late at night. Thats great! The staff is friendly and helpful which is a plus. I dont have a bad thing to say about this place. We visit a few times a month and always have a blast.

An
Review №33

The people here know what theyre doing and are very helpful if youve never done VR.They run large enough rooms that are padded all around and Vive headsets. The controllers have bumpers so they are robust in case you do hit something.The large variety of games definitely makes it worthwhile.

Sa
Review №34

This is a really cool new place. With a great marketing team, and a few minor changes, they could be hugely successful. My family had a wonderful time, albeit short. The rates are reasonable and the staff is nice and super helpful. With four players, Id recommend two rooms for a couple hours, or one room for about three or four hours. I think the staff should allow time in between each session - maybe 15 minutes or so - for a quick wipe down/sanitization of all the equipment and sofa. A quick vacuum would be great too. I also think they should have people arrive 20 minutes or so early to sign waivers and do a quick tutorial BEFORE their paid time starts because play time goes really fast. Other than that, its a simple but phenomenal facility with many, many game options. We drove over two hours for this experience and would definitely do it again!

Go
Review №35

Great experience. Staff is always courteous. Its always a fun time with the kids. My only knock on the place is the facilities needs some work.

Ch
Review №36

The staff is friendly and informative, this is a great experience and fun in a group

Sa
Review №37

Took my husband for his birthday. He had a blast. It was a lot of fun and I didnt feel like it was overly expensive.

El
Review №38

Fair price, good environment and respectable staff that are supportive, kind and helpful. Only ha e the Vive VR setups no oculus rifts.

Se
Review №39

Kids LOVED this place... our first visit... but not our last

Ke
Review №40

So much fun! A group of my friends and I rented the large room and had a blast trying out virtual reality. Have gone a second time, but I’m not sure I’m willing to drop that much money a third.

Je
Review №41

Got there and sat for 58 minutes and got to play for one minute then ran out of time might be coming back in a few hours I hope I have a better experienceEdit: got a chance to go back and I had a better experience the games were good and we actually got to play

Fr
Review №42

Ive been here many times. The staff is very friendly and always willing to help. I would recommend this to anybody interested in trying out the FULL VR experience. Its fun just hearing other peoples reactions to VR from the other playrooms.

Ja
Review №43

Lots of fun and has lots of games. It malfunctions every once in a while but if it does they give you extra time and dont charge you for any of it

Ch
Review №44

We had a terrific time! What a fun experience! Manager was terrific- friendly, helpful. Definitely a new family activity for us! We cant wait to come back!

Wi
Review №45

Vr is amazing. System messes up sometimes and the couches and overall cleanliness needs to be maintained better. But all in all very fun for the money

Wi
Review №46

Ive been addicted since coming here some months ago. VR has come a long way, it boggles the mind! The costs are very fair, even their drinks are reasonably priced

Sa
Review №47

I loved being here I loved being with just my friends and getting to be dumb

Aa
Review №48

I love this place. The VR is fun, the people are knowledgeable and friendly, and its really comfortable. I enjoy this place!

Du
Review №49

This place is awesome. So many fun games and the price is perfect! If youre interested in trying out virtual reality, but dont want to throw down $1500+ on the gear, its definitely the place to go!

Br
Review №50

Hands down best thing to do in Kalamazoo! Ryan and his staff are friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back in the near future because of the experience and cost!

By
Review №51

Initially, this place is of insane wonder and imagination. Quick tip: start out with Space pirate simulator and then go to drunkn and fight. Youll have a great time!

Ju
Review №52

Quite a bit of fun! Just be aware that its a one at a time player experience but man is it exciting and worth it!

Sh
Review №53

Very friendly staff, clean rooms. All around awesome place.

Ch
Review №54

I have been there 3 times now. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. There are some issues with the games freezing, or loading slow, sometimes the headset disconnects or the remotes can die. I am still giving them a 5 because they always get the issue resolved as soon as they can and they always settle the issue financially at the end. As long as you dont ask for anything unreasonable, they make sure you feel like you got your money worth. Considering how expensive many other VR arcades can be, this is more than a fair trade. Not only have I been recommending this place to everyone that is slightly curious about VR, but I am planning on going back many more times myself.

Su
Review №55

Best place to visit for games lover. VR is the new era of games, def go and try who havent. Staff is outstandingly friendly. Make sure to reserve room in advance unlike me theyd to setup a new room for my group took them 30 minutes. Anyways I recommend this to everyone.

Da
Review №56

So much fun you will never wanna leave, its fun reasonably priced; good for a first date and very close to all kinds of establishments to fill that tummy!

Er
Review №57

(This was my first visit) To start, the experience is pretty sweet, when it works. We had a reservation for 10 (right after opening). After signing forms, and working through system issues (restarting at least twice) we actually didnt get the full fledged experience until about 10:20. The hostess still came in to tell us our time was up at 11:00. I thought we would be compd or extended a bit due to the multiple times I had to go find her to fix the goggles/games, but I take responsibility for not requesting more time as well. Take-a-way: Dont schedule for early time. Wait a bit for the system to start-up/warm-up before playing.

Ca
Review №58

Had a lot of fun playing their large library of great games!

Ch
Review №59

Great place, VR is a singularly unique experience. Minus a couple of popular titles, they have a lot of games 4 you to try, that Encompass a lot of different styles. There is really something for everyone whether youre an avid gamer or someone that just wants to see what its like.

Ki
Review №60

Loved it. Went with my two sons and had a fun time. We cant wait to go back.

ji
Review №61

Messed up web page

Mo
Review №62

We came for my birthday back in January. It was a great experience! They definitely have a few kinks to work out, but because the technology itself is so new it wasnt anything that would deter us from going back again. Looking forward to how they grow and change with the new technology that becomes available!

Do
Review №63

Great rates. Comfy rooms. Excellent service. Nathan is so chill and knows his stuff. If you want to try HTC vive VR go here! Worth a drive from Grand Rapids.

Ti
Review №64

Cool game. Very fun.

ta
Review №65

My son loved this place.

Mr
Review №66

Amazing place, super friendly staff, really good prices, very clean

Ri
Review №67

That place is the best experience I have ever had

Al
Review №68

Fun entertainment for a few friends or family. Some technical difficulties but there were handled almost immediately. About 60 different games. Only real issue we had was our 6 year old had a hard time picking games or getting back out of menus (I would say looking back hes probably too young), and anyone prone to motion sickness should not attend - the the headset on youre fine, but watching the screen while someone else is playing can be too much.

As
Review №69

Super fun, and reasonably priced. If they had multiplayer options, and a lil less dingy feeling rooms, it would be 5 stars. Other than that, it was a fun way to spend a few hours with friends and/or fam.

Za
Review №70

Tons of games! So much fun! The staff is helpful, friendly, courteous, and all around awesome. I highly recommend Nova VR!!!

Ed
Review №71

Excellent place kids love it

Ne
Review №72

Its really nice they have the htc vive with around 40ish games such as pavlov and more and the service is good and it still really wanna go again

Je
Review №73

Super fun and a nice change of pace. Lots of different types of games to try out and the print outs do a good job at describing what you are getting into.

Jo
Review №74

Great VR and they are reasonably priced.

Me
Review №75

Kids always have a great time. Friendly staff and lots of games to choose from.

Th
Review №76

This is the coolest concept: if you dont have a PC capable of playing VR, this place is fairly priced and the experience is awesome. The owners are super cool, and its just a freaking blast to hang out with friends and play VR games.

Ti
Review №77

Great time. Very layed back and the games were great.

To
Review №78

Amazing place, went with some of my friends and we all loved it. I will definitely be going back.

Re
Review №79

So much fun! Worth the money and the experience

Si
Review №80

We made a 2pm appointment for the VIP room. Arrived at 1:45 only to find that the door was locked. The sign said open, and we received a confirmation email that the appointment was set. We waited until after 2pm, called, and knocked several times. No response. This is no way to run a business. Had I known that no one would show up, I wouldnt have driven an hour and a half from Lansing. Disappointing to say the least! To clarify in response to the owners comments: we never got in that day, so we didnt have a great time despite the issue because NO ONE WAS THERE. As for making things right, the only follow-up I received was the comment posted below.

Ma
Review №81

Super fun place with reasonable prices and friendly staff!

St
Review №82

A lot of fun and its so cheap! Definitely coming back!

Za
Review №83

This place was pretty fun. Their setup was pretty good. Very big rooms and plenty of space to walk around in with the HTC Vive. Plenty of games were available to play. The staff there was very nice and friendly and the prices were very reasonable. Highly recommended.

Br
Review №84

You cant do this at home. You wont own headsets like this, or have a computer capable of not glitching you out of the experience. You will never own all those Steam VR games. You must go to Nova.

Zi
Review №85

It was so much fun there! It felt like 2 hours just wasnt enough.

Ja
Review №86

I had never imagined chopping fruit in 3D would be so great

Ja
Review №87

This place was great! Fun experience, wonderful staff. A great place for a group event or party.

th
Review №88

Something fun amd different especially if you have never tried v.r

he
Review №89

Very fun ;)

Ci
Review №90

Fun place to go. Experience like nothing Ive done before

Jo
Review №91

So much fun!!! Great games and open late!!

Is
Review №92

Hard to get into at first but I had a fantastic time once I learned how to use the controls.

Hi
Review №93

Love visiting and playing the gamesI always have a blast

Jo
Review №94

Two nights in a row. Cool chill night in kzoo option.

Ra
Review №95

So much fun and great employees!! Fun for all ages!

Da
Review №96

I visited today with my brother and, like the rest who have tried it out, we were so excited and thrilled with the Virtual Reality experience offered at Nova VR. They use the Steam operating system and have a large selection of games and experiences to choose from. We began by exploring a cathedral which was their basic introduction the VR rig and how to use it. We moved on to fighting off and alien horde with ray guns and an energy shield. We also tested some realistic weaponry like rocket launchers, gatling guns, and exploding bananas. Next we tried skiing (not for those who get motion sick easily :) and then wrapped things up fighting off a horde of goblins using a bow and arrow and some fireballs.What a cool experience. I would have given 5 stars but they have only been open a month and are still working out a few kinks. Get in there and try this while the prices are reasonable and they are still relatively new!

Ro
Review №97

Huge library of games to play from. Decently priced, especially since you can bring as many friends a possible.

Ma
Review №98

Good place, good selection, good about everything. But needs wireless VR headsets and more rooms.

Ev
Review №99

Great place to go by yourself and have a blast in the virtual world.

Sa
Review №100

Heard a buzz about it in town. Decided to try it. Very nicely priced. Kind and open service. Cannot wait until the wireless equipment comes. Games as so much fun. Had my birthday party there and introduced about 5 new people to the spave who have never played before and they absolutely loved it and want to come back on their own. Take someone on a date here. They will be impressed. Take your angsty teen here theh will love it.

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  • Address:806 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, United States
  • Phone:+1 269-488-7335
Categories
  • Amusement center
Working hours
  • Monday:3–10pm
  • Tuesday:3–10pm
  • Wednesday:3–10pm
  • Thursday:3–10pm
  • Friday:3pm–2am
  • Saturday:10am–2am
  • Sunday:11am–10pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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