Question 1

What is the minimum age to play?

Accepted Answer

Ages 10+. Escape The Lost Pyramid has no violence, horror or jump scares: it is an archaeological adventure of exploration and ingenuity, ideal 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 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 3

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 4

I have vertigo. Can I do it?

Accepted Answer

Your feet are on the ground the whole time and you are completely safe — but your brain will think otherwise. The pyramid plays with height, so it can be demanding for anyone with a strong fear of heights. It is also, precisely for that reason, one of the most satisfying things you will ever do: whoever gets through it comes out talking about it.

Question 5

Is it scary?

Accepted Answer

No. There are no jump scares, no monsters, no distressing darkness and no violence. The tension comes from the mystery and the clock: an expedition that disappeared in 1928, a pyramid that should not exist and 60 minutes to reach the summit. It is adventure, not horror.

Question 6

There are 3 of us. Can we play?

Accepted Answer

Escape The Lost Pyramid is designed for teams of 2 or 4 explorers: its puzzles are solved in pairs, so with 3 people the game loses some of its fun. If there are 3 of you, we have other adventures that fit perfectly — write to us and we will recommend the best one for your group.

Question 7

Do I need to know Assassin's Creed?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. The story of the 1928 expedition makes sense on its own and you do not need to have played anything. If you know Assassin's Creed Origins, you will recognise the world, the bow and the odd nod; if not, you will simply be inside an extraordinary Egyptian pyramid. And no: you do not fight anyone here.

Question 8

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 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

Fourteen went in. None came back.

The file: fourteen went in, none came back

No light reaches down here.

Here the light is already coming in.

Here you can already see the floor.

What you are wondering

What we know

What they were looking for wasn't gold.

And then the ceiling opens.

Sixty minutes underground.

Escape The Lost Pyramid — virtual reality escape room in Barcelona, set in the world of Assassin's Creed Origins