Virtual and Retro

Virtual Reality games and experiences in Ashburton Mid Canterbury. Eight headsets, three simulators and a whole lot of retro attitude!

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Virtual & Retro will be CLOSED on Friday, but don't worry - if you want to make a group booking just call on 022 648 2418. If you've got a party of 4 or more, we'll find a way to open for you! 😁

#CanterburyAnniversary #VRAshburton #Ashburton #Methven #Geraldine #Timaru

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Virtual & Retro will be CLOSED on Friday for Matariki, but open as usual the rest of the week.

There's also a private event running tonight (Wednesday) from 5pm to 9pm.
Ngā mihi o te tau hou, everyone!

#VRAshburton #Ashburton #Methven #Geraldine #Timaru #Matariki

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Our June Special includes our new virtual reality escape games, including the fabulous Escape The Lost Pyramid.

Give us a call, send us a message, or book online at https://t.co/7HYKJqBiuo !

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We're offering a discounted price of just $40 for 60 minutes per headset right through to the end of June - including our awesome new Escape Games!

If you'd like to book when we're closed, you can do that yourself on our website - https://t.co/7HYKJqBiuo 😁

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This virtual reality experience gives you some idea of what it's like high atop Everest. It's a short experience - about 45 minutes if you do all of it - and not being a 'game' it's great for any visitors who don't want the normal full-on noisiness of video games.

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Did you know you can book our whole venue for $450 for 90 minutes? With eight headsets, three simulators, lots of seating and video screens, there'll be plenty for everyone to do.
Call us on 0226 482 418 or drop us a line at [email protected] today!

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A few things have changed to make it safer for everyone while we work through the Omicron wave!

Stay safe everyone!

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So how old do kids have to be to enjoy virtual reality?

Most children can cope with simple games like 'Job Simulator' by about 8 years, and are comfortable with a wider range of games at around 10 years old.

Children under 14 have to be supervised by an adult at all times.

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We've been working on bringing something new and exciting to V&R Ashburton. It's going to knock your socks off!

#VRAshburton #Ashburton #Methven #Geraldine #Timaru #watchthisspace

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Kids bored and stuck indoors? Bring them down to let off steam in Fruit Ninja, shoot the goblins in QuiVR, or play as a family in the nutty Loco Dojo!

Some big changes are coming up soon in Virtual and Retro - we can't wait to tell you about it!

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How's about a Valentine's gift that won't make your favourite person put on weight?

Virtual & Retro gift vouchers can be for any amount. And for the non-gamers, we've got some fantastic experiences too!

Come down and pick up a gift voucher, or call us and make a booking today!

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Nathan's modelling our latest project, a VR rig running off a backpack PC (which you can just about see). This could let us bring a VR rig out into the community, or let players move about freely in a much bigger play space.⁠
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Watch this space!

#vrashburton #hpvrbackpack

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Another rainy holiday weekend, another image from a place you can visit in virtual reality without getting wet! This time it's a sunny view of the Himalayas in Everest VR, a taste of what's involved in making a climb to the summit.
Come down to Tancred Street and give it a try!

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Game of the Week - Arizona Sunshine

In arcade mode, you're back-to-back with up to three mates, and although the zombies come in waves you can't let your guard down for a moment. Once the first of you falls, things turn to custard really quickly - so don't be the first one down!

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Last chance to grab a session with the kids at our Holiday Special rates, 'cos they finish on Friday!

Holiday Special runs 10am-4pm weekdays, just $25 for 30 minutes or $40 for an hour.

#VRAshburton #Ashburton #Methven #Geraldine #Timaru

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In Job Simulator your robot taskmasters don't care how you get the job done, so there’s plenty of room for doing stupid things and lots of absurd tools to do it with. A surprise hit with the kiddies!

School holiday special starts at $25 for 30 minutes, 10am to 4pm weekdays!

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We're in the paper! Nice piece by Madison, but one minor correction - anyone who says you can 'stare into the eyes of crazed zombies without panic' clearly hasn't heard me screaming like a banshee while playing Arizona Sunshine.

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Why do we have safety markings and room guardians to keep people centred in VR? Easy.

Also, watching your mates in Virtual Reality is hilarious! You won't believe how high some blokes can scream...

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Say hi to Nathan, our friendly VR Technician! Nathan makes sure that all our tech behaves itself. He's been gaming since he was 6 and his first experience of VR was a mobile phone in a cardboard holder - old school!

#VRAshburton #Ashburton #Methven #Geraldine #Timaru #ultraleap

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Here's a quick reminder of what we'd have been strapping you into if we were running Virtual & Retro in years gone by...

Don't miss our holiday special rates - just $25 for 30minutes or $40 for an hour, running from 10am to 4pm weekdays until 28th January!