Sandbox VR Expands Partnership with LOL Entertainment to Open Two Additional Venues of its Premium, Location-Based Virtual Reality Experiences in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore

WASHINGTON and BALTIMORE, April 28, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Sandbox VR partners with LOL Entertainment to operate venues in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. The locations are part of LOL Entertainment's portfolio of Sandbox VR venues, including those in Philadelphia and Houston. 

Sandbox VR operates both corporate-owned locations and a franchise program, and has grown its presence across continents since launching in 2016. Sandbox VR develops content, including exclusive experiences like Stranger Things: Catalyst, and Age of Dinosaurs, in collaboration with partners.

"We're excited to expand our partnership with LOL Entertainment," said Steve Zhao, CEO and Founder of Sandbox VR. "They've proven to be exceptional franchise partners - bringing consistency, creativity, and operational excellence to every opening - and we look forward to seeing these two new venues introduce Sandbox VR to new communities."

"The East Coast has always been a core part of our growth strategy, and Washington, D.C. and Baltimore are two markets we're especially excited about," said Rob Cooper. "Sandbox VR delivers an unmatched group experience, and we're proud to keep expanding that footprint together."

The Washington, D.C. location is located at CityCenterDC, and features five private rooms for virtual reality gameplay, where groups of up to six guests suit up with headsets, haptic vests, and motion sensors for full-body immersion. The Baltimore location will be in the Harbor East neighborhood and will include four private rooms, three of which can accommodate up to six players and one for up to four players. The Sandbox VR technology allows players to see and physically interact with one another, creating the feeling of living inside the action together. The premium experience extends from arrival to exit, with personalized highlight videos allowing guests to relive and share their adventures.

Guests can choose from any of eleven exclusive immersive experiences created by Sandbox VR's in-house team of video game industry veterans, including Age of Dinosaurs, which features the most realistic 3D dinosaurs ever presented in virtual reality. Additional experiences include Stranger Things: Catalyst, Rebel Moon: The Descent, Deadwood PHOBIA, Deadwood Valley, Deadwood Mansion, Squid Game Virtuals, Seekers of the Shard: Dragonfire, Curse of Davy Jones, Amber Sky 2088 and UFL: Unbound Fighting League.

SOURCE Sandbox VR

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