Want to have multiple guests experience VR together?
This is one of our most common questions, and it's a very reasonable one. The answer is a bit complex, but we’ve got you covered.
First, remember that unlike an Xbox, Playstation, Wii, or other console game, adding players into the same VR game requires more than plugging in a second controller. With VR, we need to connect two or more independent headsets wirelessly. That connection requires a ton of data and very fast internet speeds. In our experience, these experience tend to push the limits of many event venue internet capabilities. Thus for very practical reasons, we generally discourage in-game multiplayer options.
Second, the relative new-ness (is that a word?) of VR headsets in homes means that there simply isn't as much demand for VR multiplayer games as there is for traditional games. Of course, we’ve all heard of the metaverse and that is, of course, multiplayer. But as our activations are more geared toward short, fun, contained, and engaging experiences for event guests, the sprawling, massive metaverse usually isn’t a great fit. However, as more multiplayer experiences are created for VR, we will definitely add to our library over time. While we do tend to discourage in-game multiplayer options, we’re happy to try and come up with a solution and have successfully run in-game multiplayer activations!
But you do still have options!
VR options that deliver an amazing guest experience without being Wifi dependent:
Utilize A TV
VR Pictionary is a great example. One person in VR tries to draw something (in 3D!), and onlookers (via a TV-connection) try to guess what it is. (Often to comical ends.)
2. Try Puzzle Games
A game like Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes has one person in a VR headset trying to solve puzzles by describing what they see to players outside VR who have the key. Players work together to disarm a virtual suitcase bomb!
3. Consider Cell-Phone or Computer-Assisted Games
Games like Acorn have one person in VR play a game with - or against - other people. Those people interact either via a computer the headset is directly connected to (no wi-fi needed) or on cell phones with a special app (some wi-fi needed)
4. Leaderboards!
Any game with points or times can be turned into a competition. We can keep track of race times, Home Run distances, Beat Saber scores, etc so that people can try to one-up each other for bragging rights (or fancy prizes!)
After filling out the form above, one of our VR event nerds, I mean experts, will be in touch to help you think through the perfect virtual reality experience for your next event.
Of course, we're also available via email [contact@virtualrealityrental.co].
