NOW BOOKING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, 5–8PM
STARTING SEPTEMBER 25Th
Goldsboro's Most Immersive VR Escape Room & Arcade
Step into a whole new adventure at Play Dates Academy with immersive VR escape room quests and virtual reality games for ages 10+, teens, families, friend groups, and adults. Enjoy guided gameplay, high-energy challenges, and a fresh way to make memories together — all in one epic VR arena.
Up to 6 players per arena · Staff-guided from start to finish · Ages 10 & up
2
immersive arenas
Up to 6
players per arena
30 + 60 min
2 Session Lengths
Ages 10+
players & spectators
Choose Your World
30-Minute VR Arcade Library
Browse and pick your adventure!
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60-Minute VR Escape Room Library
60-Minute VR Escape Room Library
60-Minute VR Escape Room Library
Browse and pick your adventure! Each one is tagged with an intensity level, so you know what you're walking into before the headset goes on. Click the image to watch the trailer.
Browse and pick your adventure! Each one is tagged with an intensity level, so you know what you're walking into before the headset goes on. Click the image to watch the trailer.
Browse and pick your adventure! Each one is tagged with an intensity level, so you know what you're walking into before the headset goes on. Click the image to watch the trailer.
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Browse and pick your adventure!
Each one is tagged with an intensity level, so you know what you're walking into before the headset goes on. Click the image to watch the trailer on YouTube.
60-Minute VR Escape Room Library
How Your VR Quest Works
Step 1 — Call to Reserve
Call us to pick your session — a 30-minute VR Arcade experience or a 60-minute escape room adventure — plus your date, time, and group size. We'll help you match the right games to your crew.
Step 2 — Gear Up with Your Guide
When you arrive, our team fits each player with a headset, explains how everything works, and gets everyone ready before the game begins.
Step 3 — Enter the World
Once the clock starts, your group dives in — whether that's a quick 30-minute arcade run or a full 60-minute escape room. Escape rooms end as soon as your team solves it; arcade sessions run the full 30 minutes across your chosen games.
Built for Your Whole Crew
Date Night, Upgraded
Trade dinner and a movie for a shared VR escape room adventure you’ll actually talk about afterward. Need someone to watch the kids? Use our drop in child care services.
Team Building That Feels Like Play
Get coworkers out of the conference room and into a challenge that rewards communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Book both arenas for up to 12 players.
Friends & Family Fun (10+)
Bring your crew, split into arenas, and see who escapes first. Big enough for the group, intense enough for the grown-ups.
Good to Know Before You Book
- Available Fridays & Saturdays from 5:00–8:00 PM. Now accepting reservations starting September 25th
- Groups of up to 6 per arena
- Book both arenas for groups up to 12
- Every player gets their own VR headset
- A trained guide is with you throughout the session
- Must be 10+ to enter the arena — this includes spectators. On site drop in child care available.
- A quick safety waiver is required for every player
- Smaller groups may be paired with another group unless booking private
- Call ahead to schedule and pay, spots aren’t reserved until payment is made over the phone
- Reservations are non‑refundable, and walk‑ins are welcome on Fridays and Saturdays from 5-8pm but may need to wait or could find the sessions fully booked.
Want the arena to yourselves?
Ask about a Private Session when you call to reserve an entire VR arena just for your group.
Ready to Play? Quest Pricing
30 Minute Arcade — $20
The VR Arcade Experience:
- Browse and pick your adventure! Each one is tagged by difficulty and theme so your group can find the perfect challenge.
60 Minute Premium — $27
The Premium Experience:
- Browse and pick your adventure! Each one is tagged by difficulty and theme so your group can find the perfect challenge.
Questions? We’ve Got You.
Do I need any VR experience?
No. Our staff fit your headset, explain how everything works, and stay with your group from start to finish.
How old do you have to be?
All players and spectators must be at least 10 years old — little ones under 10 aren't able to wait inside the arena, even just to watch. Good news: there's no height requirement, and we offer on-site drop-in child care, so younger siblings have a fun place to hang out while the rest of the group plays.
How many people can play at once?
Up to 6 players per arena. For groups up to 12, we run both arenas at the same time.
How long does it take?
Choose a 30-minute VR Arcade session or a 60-minute Escape Room session — both include a quick briefing. Escape rooms can end early if your team solves it first.
Can we get a private session?
Yes. Ask about reserving an entire VR arena just for your group when you call to book.
How do we book and pay?
Booking is by phone right now. Call us at (919) 429-4222 to reserve your time — we're open for VR bookings Fridays and Saturdays, 5–8 PM, starting September 25th.
What's the difference between arcade and excape room?
Arcade (30 min, $20) is one longer game or up to three short 10-minute games — no escape-room pressure, just fun. Escape Room (60 min, $27) is our full vrCave library: story-driven, cooperative, and built for teams who want the whole quest.