Birmingham’s most terrifying virtual reality experience launches just in time for Halloween

Birmingham’s leading virtual reality venue, Sandbox VR, is launching the third instalment of their ground-breaking zombie series, Deadwood, ready for the Halloween season.

The newest instalment of the famed zombie series has been described as “the most terrifying yet”. This adrenaline-fueled experience, PHOBIA, will be available to play from Wednesday 16th October and bookings are now open via SandboxVR.com

Guests can expect to be virtually transported into a derelict medical facility, originally designed to treat patients fears through exposure therapy, but now crawling with unprecedented, mind-bending horrors, surrounding guests in 360° nightmares. Facing new terrors around every corner, the aim is to battle hordes of enemies whilst fighting to save survivors. PHOBIA is the first psychological horror experience from the VR specialists, as it takes guests on a journey through their own fears, where not everything that is seen can be trusted.

Sandbox VR, located in Bullring & Grand Central is a futuristic VR experience for groups of up to six people where guests can see and physically interact with their teammates inside the experience, just like the real world. They have 9 experiences available including Netflix’s official Squid Game Virtuals created in partnership with the award-winning Netflix show. The experience is the perfect group activity for weekend plans, birthday parties and work Christmas parties.

Andy Scanlon, CEO of Sandbox VR’s UK & Ireland franchise said, “We are really excited to be announcing the latest addition to our leading Deadwood series, PHOBIA. It’s prequel, Deadwood Valley, has been our most popular experience since its launch in 2022 and our guests have been crying out for a sequel. We have seen the proven success of this series and releasing this instalment in time for Halloween was a must for the biggest thrill-seekers to enjoy. Book your tickets now….if you dare!”

Bookings for PHOBIA can be made via: sandboxvr.com/birmingham/