A group playing together in the NextGen VR arena

Free-roam VR arena in Kitchener.

Bring friends, make it a date or get a group together. Up to 10 players in one 2,300 sq ft arena, tracked head to toe, with real props and wind, heat and scent that fire with the story. From $49.99 a player Tuesday–Thursday.

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From $49.99 Tue–Thu
$49.99 Fri–Sun per player

Free-roam VR in Kitchener

  • Up to 10 players at once
  • 2,300 sq ft arena
  • Full-body tracking
  • Real, tracked props
  • Wind · heat · scent

The whole room is the game.

NextGen VR is a free-roam arena. Your whole group walks into one 2,300 square foot space together. Cameras track every player head to toe, the props in your hands are real, and you feel fire’s heat and catch the scent of the forest as you explore.

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Played together, in the same arena, at the same time. Your host recommends what suits the group, or pick when you book.

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Your whole body. A whole new world.

  • You see your own hands and feet, and your friends’.

    Motion-capture cameras track every player head to toe across 2,300 square feet, so you duck, crouch and high-five for real. Nothing is tethered.

  • Wind, heat and scent are real.

    Feel the heat of fire, smell the forest and feel the wind as the story unfolds.

  • Real props you can hold.

    The torch you explore with, the relic you pick up, the gear you carry: tracked, physical, in your hands.

  • Missions built for free-roam play.

    Explore cinematic stories and team battles together. Your host recommends experiences that suit the group.

  • Staff fit every headset and stay in the arena
  • Lounge with a live feed for anyone sitting out
  • Highlight video included with every session

Simple pricing

Choose one mission or make it a double. Prices are per player; your chosen date sets the final price.

Regular session prices per player, before HST
SessionWeekdays Tue–ThuWeekends Fri–Sun
Single mission40-minute session$49.99$49.99
Double, two missions70-minute session$69.99$69.99

Session times include briefing and gear-up for up to 10 players. Larger groups rotate and need longer.

Prices before 13% HST. A deposit holds the slot; checkout shows the amount. Monday is available for private events by inquiry only.

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From people who’ve stepped inside.

… The room was huge with plenty of space to move around and the props (plus the added scent) made the whole experience really immersive. …

Niven P. · 2025 · Google review
  • … The perfect touch was the simulated winds (during helicopters), the simulated smells (smoke), and the realism. …

    Tony B. · 2025 · Google review
  • … This was my first VR experience and the team at Nextgen VR did an amazing job of explaining how everything worked, and what to expect. …

    Kamal B. · 2025 · Google review
  • … I’d definitely recommend anyone who’s curious to try it out. Will definitely come here again whenever I’m in Kitchener next.

    Andrew G. · May 2026 · Google review
  • … The room is very open and allowed for our group to actually feel like we were in an open world while we were walking. …

    Dilpreet S. · May 2026 · Google review
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Come find us.

NextGen VR and Sugar & Ice storefront on King Street East in Kitchener
4341 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2P 2E9, Canada

Free parking at the door

Mon
Private events by inquiry only
Tue–Thu
11am–9pm
Fri–Sun
11am–10pm
Inquire about a Monday private event

Before you step inside

What is free-roam VR?
You walk, crouch and reach for real inside a 2,300 square foot arena while the game tracks your whole body. No cables, joystick or treadmill. Up to 10 of you play the same mission at the same time.
How many people can play at once?
Up to 10 in the arena at a time. Book up to 20 online and we rotate teams; above 20, send an inquiry.
What ages can play?
Ages 8 and up with a parent or guardian on site; from 12 up, players can be dropped off. Your host recommends experiences for your group.
How long is a session?
For up to 10 players, a single session is 40 minutes with one mission; a double is 70 minutes with two. These session times include briefing and gear-up. Larger groups rotate and need longer. Not all session time is spent in VR.
How much does it cost?
Tuesday to Thursday a single is $49.99 per player and a double is $69.99; Friday to Sunday rates are $49.99 and $69.99. Parties and corporate events are $49 for one mission or $69 for two per person, with a private arena, host, 40 lounge minutes, bubble tea and a highlight video. Birthday parties also include digital invites and a gift for the birthday guest, and start at $294 for 6 guests. Monday is available for private events by inquiry only. Prices are before 13% HST. A deposit holds your slot; checkout shows the amount. Your chosen date determines the final price.
Can we book a private event on Monday?
Yes. Monday is available for private events by inquiry only. Send your preferred date and group size through our inquiry form so we can discuss arrangements; Monday is not available for regular online booking.
Where are you and is there parking?
Find us at 4341 King St E, Kitchener, with free parking at the door. Hours: Mon Private events by inquiry only; Tue–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri–Sun 11am–10pm.

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From $49.99 a player Tuesday–Thursday, $49.99 Friday–Sunday. Find a time for your group.