Posted on: 2024-07-09
When you’re looking at 10 or 20 VR game suppliers ready to help add a new dimension of fun and immersion to your escape room business, how do you choose the right one? With customers wanting to escape the scorching summer heat, let this blog help you find the right supplier for your growing business.
Understand Which VR Supplier Fits With Your Audience
Before diving right into the deep end, it's important to understand your current customer base. Which rooms are bestsellers and which ones just don’t seem to excite people like you’d hoped? What themes and activities do your customers love? Are they drawn to bone-chilling haunted adventures, high-stakes underwater missions, or fantastical quests? Knowing what keeps your customers returning for more can help you find VR games they will love, and you probably already know that variety is key
vrCAVE offers eight different free roam VR escape rooms, ensuring there's something for everyone and that you’re still providing that thrilling feeling of working together in the same space. Every year, we grow our collection by adding a new immersive theme that’s impossible for live escape rooms. Whether your customers are into overcoming challenges by brewing potions or impressing a ninja sensei, we've got you covered.
Check What’s Included in the Price Tag
It’s important to know what buying a VR game from a supplier will get you. Each VR vendor prices their products differently and business owners need to consider all the expenses and challenges:
- Game licensing (eg. upfront vs monthly)
- Hardware (headsets, computers and routers)
- Cost of a prebuilt arena vs setting up yourself
- Cost of maintenance of consumer level vs proprietary hardware
- Ongoing software support and game updates
No matter your business needs, you'll want a supplier offering transparent pricing and packages that fit your budget.
With vrCAVE, you can get started with all 8 VR escape adventures for less than $10K. Plus, we’re here to help you maximize your investment by providing resources to promote and price your VR experiences competitively so you can start making your money back from day one.
Look for Technical and Community Support
Technical support is crucial when dealing with VR systems. You need a knowledgeable vendor with quick and practical solutions to minimize downtime. Good support also includes initial training for your staff to ensure they can operate the VR systems smoothly.
Some VR products come with lengthy lead times and complexity. Others set everything up for you before you run your first game. At vrCAVE, we offer comprehensive training for your team, 24-hour-or-better turnaround time on critical issues, and we’ve got a live partner Discord so you always have a like-minded community to bounce ideas off of. We're committed to your success and are just an email away whenever you need help.
Find the Right VR Format for Your Escape Room
Not all VR games are created equal, and it’s important to understand whether you want to offer stationary booth VR or the flexibility of free roam that adjusts with your space and allows players to walk around. Some suppliers only provide games via booths with headsets tethered to computers, while others, like ours, are free roam and only require 17’ x 20’ of playable space in your venue. While booths have their place, virtual escape rooms are best in free roam spaces, where customers can freely walk around amongst each other and don’t feel restricted. If you already have headsets, you can check if the games you’re eyeing are compatible. If you’re hunting for headsets, there are many options, but remember to make sure that they work with the games you want to offer.
Our free roam escape rooms give your customers more control as they explore alongside their friends. Plus they work with the most popular and easily available VR headsets for location-based VR: the Meta Quest line and HTC’s Vive Focus 3. No proprietary hardware here — if you need another headset in a pinch, you can likely get it that day.
Find a VR Game Supplier You Can Grow With
Business investment is only complete with a strategic forecast. You want a supplier who not only meets your current needs but can also grow with you. Look for a company that offers regular updates, new game releases, and the flexibility to expand your VR offerings as your business grows.
We believe in building long-term partnerships. Our VR game library grows yearly, and we provide regular updates to keep your experiences fresh and exciting. On top of that, we grant territorial exclusivity. When you sign with us, we won’t license our VR escape rooms to any local competitor, so you know you’re good for the long term.
At vrCAVE, we’re committed to helping you succeed. With a wide range of themes, transparent support, seamless compatibility, and plans for future growth, we’ve got everything you need to get started with VR right away.
Ready to leap into action? Book a meeting with vrCAVE today, and let’s create unique VR experiences together!
