With its growing popularity, virtual reality is heading to the mainstream—if it’s not already there. You can now find headsets on market shelves at electronics stores and at your local recreation center (like this one in Carrollton that launched its own gaming space). If you’re wanting to try it out for fun, give this new tech a go at one of these destinations that specialize in and offer kid-friendly virtual reality.
Fixation VR
Billed as the largest and most advanced virtual reality arcade in Texas, Fixation VR offers private stations for one or two players. There’s a wide variety of games you can play once you don the VR headset. Once you don the headset, you’ll have over 130 different experiences to choose from—including plenty of family- and kid-friendly options. The knowledgeable staff can steer your kiddo to something fun and appropriate. We like Loco Dojo, a quirky game testing silly skills.
538 W Harwood Road, Hurst
682/404-6446
fixationvr.com
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Imaginations VR
A flight simulator and virtual reality games are among the offerings at Imaginations VR, which welcomes players age 8 and up. There are plenty of games that are great for kids, including Loco Dojo, Beat Saber and Walkabout Mini Golf.
2035 West McDermott Drive, Suite 470, Allen
972/332-8618
imaginationsvr.com
Legoland Discovery Center
Yes, Legoland has VR! You’ll have to literally buckle up for the most exhilarating Lego race ever created: The Great Lego Race VR Experience. Steer clear of flying objects, fly into lava caves and soar in the air. There are other thrills at this Legoland inside Grapevine Mills too: A 4D cinema where shows burst off the screen, rides and a ninja obstacle course.
3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine
469/444-3050
legolanddiscoverycenter.com/dallas-fw
Top image courtesy of LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester
