Question 1

What is the minimum age to play?

Accepted Answer

Ages 10+. Beyond Medusa's Gate has no graphic violence, horror or jump scares: it is an adventure of exploration and ingenuity in an Aegean cave, designed for families, groups of friends and company teams. Minors do not need an adult to play with them, and during the session only the players can be in the room. Minors must be accompanied or authorised by their father, mother or guardian.

Question 2

Do I need to know Assassin's Creed?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. The story stands on its own: Greece, 445 BC, a sea cave and the ship of the Argonauts. If you know Assassin's Creed Odyssey you'll recognise the world and the odd extra nod; if not, you'll simply be inside an extraordinary Greece. And no: there's no fighting anyone here.

Question 3

Do I need to know how to play video games?

Accepted Answer

No. Most people who come had never tried virtual reality before. Your Game Master explains the controls when you arrive and stays with you throughout the session. More about this: Most people arrive without having tried it

Question 4

Will I get motion sickness?

Accepted Answer

It happens to some people. The catalogue is chosen so that it doesn't: titles that move the camera for you, which are the ones that cause the most discomfort, are avoided. If you notice anything, the session can be stopped at any time. More about this: What happens to the body

Question 5

I have vertigo. Can I do it?

Accepted Answer

Your feet touch the ground the whole time and you are completely safe — but your brain will think otherwise. The cave has heights and you have to climb, so it can be demanding for anyone who is very afraid of heights. It's also, for exactly that reason, one of the most satisfying things you'll do.

Question 6

Does it work for companies and team building?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Birthdays, stag and hen parties, team building and friends and family: each occasion has its own page, with its three packs and what each one includes. And corporate events are normally held at other venues: we bring virtual reality there.

Question 7

There are 3 of us. Can we play?

Accepted Answer

Beyond Medusa's Gate is designed for teams of 2 or 4: its puzzles are solved in pairs, so with 3 people the game loses some of its appeal. If there are 3 of you, we have other adventures that fit perfectly — write to us and we'll recommend the best one for your group.

Question 8

There is water everywhere. Is it scary? Can I fall in or drown?

Accepted Answer

No. The water is the setting, not a threat: you sail on the ship, and at no point do you have to swim, dive or hold your breath. There are no jump scares, no monsters leaping out, no oppressive darkness. The tension comes from the cave and the clock: 60 minutes to find the way out. It's adventure, not horror.

Question 9

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Prices start from €24.50 per person for 1 hour and from €48.50 per person for 2 hours, and may vary depending on the day, the time and the size of the group. For groups and celebrations — birthdays, stag and hen parties, companies or friends — there are packs from €315 for up to 8 people.

Question 10

Do I need to have tried virtual reality before?

Accepted Answer

No. Most people who come had never tried virtual reality before. Your Game Master explains the controls when you arrive and stays with you throughout the session. More about this: Most people arrive without having tried it

Question 11

What is the cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

Bookings can be changed or cancelled up to 48 hours before, and group bookings up to one week before. We refund what you paid by the same payment method. To change or cancel, write to us. More about this: Write to us to change or cancel

Question 12

Where are you and how do I get there?

Accepted Answer

We are at C/Viladomat 95, Barcelona (Eixample). The easiest way is to come by metro: Rocafort (L1), Urgell (L1), Sant Antoni (L2) or Poble Sec (L3), all about ten minutes' walk away. By bus, line V9 has a stop right opposite Virtua, and there are more lines along Gran Via and Sepúlveda. See on Google Maps More about this: See the map and address

Question 13

What languages is it available in?

Accepted Answer

The team speaks Spanish, Catalan and English. Most of the games are available in Spanish and English and, as the experiences are very visual and intuitive, language is rarely a barrier. More about this: Everything you'll be wondering about

Question 14

Is there parking nearby?

Accepted Answer

We don't have our own car park, but there are two public ones a couple of minutes' walk away: BSM Urgell and SABA Eixample. With a large group, the metro works out better. More about this: See the map and address

Question 15

Can I play if I wear prescription glasses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Meta Quest 3 headsets have enough room to be used with the vast majority of prescription glasses without discomfort. If yours are very large, contact lenses are more comfortable. More about this: Everything you'll be wondering about

Question 16

Are there any medical restrictions?

Accepted Answer

We don't recommend the experience to people with photosensitive epilepsy, who are pregnant or who have serious heart problems. If in doubt, write to us before booking and we will go through it with you. For accessibility needs, write to us beforehand and we will see how to adapt the experience. More about this: When we don't recommend it

Question 17

Can virtual reality cause motion sickness?

Accepted Answer

It happens to some people. The catalogue is chosen so that it doesn't: titles that move the camera for you, which are the ones that cause the most discomfort, are avoided. If you notice anything, the session can be stopped at any time. More about this: What happens to the body

Question 18

What technology do you use?

Accepted Answer

We use Meta Quest 3 headsets: they are wireless, with no cables and no computer, and they track your movements, so you move freely in your 3×3 m box. We provide the headphones ourselves to improve immersion. More about this: What virtual reality is

Question 19

Is VR safe for children?

Accepted Answer

Meta recommends these headsets from age 10, and that's our limit. Each hour of booking is 60 minutes of play, and the Game Master is with the group for the whole session: if you notice anything, the session can be stopped at any time. Some adventures require a higher age, and their page says so. More on this: From age 10, with no upper limit

Question 20

How is VR different from a normal video game?

Accepted Answer

With a video game, you look at a screen and use a controller. In VR, you're inside the game: you turn your head and see the world around you, you really walk, and you use your hands to interact with objects. Your brain processes the virtual environment as if it were real — which is why the adrenaline, the laughs and the immersion are incomparable. It's the difference between watching a film and starring in one. More on this: It's not a video game: you're inside it

The ship of the Argonauts awaits.

It's not a video game. It's you, inside.

What the cave remembers.

Ages 12 to 82.

Your feet always touch the ground.

Nobody escapes alone.

What awaits you at the end… you'll have to find out for yourselves.

The light, once again.

Beyond Medusa's Gate — VR Escape Room in Barcelona | Virtua Arcade SL