Question 1

What is the minimum age to play?

Accepted Answer

Ages 10+. Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time is not a horror or jump-scare adventure: it is exploration and ingenuity inside the Fortress of Time, ideal for families, groups of friends and corporate teams. Minors don't need an adult to play with them, and during the session only the players can be in the room. Minors must come accompanied or authorised by their parent 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

The Fortress of Time is vertical: you climb almost the whole time and there are stretches of climbing over chasms. Your feet stay on the ground at all times and you are completely safe, but your brain will think otherwise, so it can be demanding if you are very afraid of heights. For that very reason, it is also what people remember most about Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time. If you are unsure, write to us before booking and we'll talk it through.

Question 5

Is it scary?

Accepted Answer

It is not a horror adventure. In Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time the tension comes from the clock—one hour to master the Sands of Time—and from the height, not from jump scares or oppressive darkness. It is epic, magic and team puzzles.

Question 6

There are 3 of us. Can we play?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time is played by 2 to 4 players and teams of 3 are built into the design: whoever wields the Dagger controls time and the others carry a Medallion that protects them from it. If there are more than 4 of you, write to us and we'll suggest the best option for your group.

Question 7

Do you need to know Prince of Persia?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. The story of Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time stands on its own and you don't need to have played anything: it begins when the Empress of Time entrusts the Dagger to you, and it lasts one hour. If you know the saga you will recognise Kaileena, the Dagger and the Sands; if not, you will simply be inside an extraordinary Persian fortress. And no: you don't 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

The Dagger is waiting for a hand.

I have called to you across the centuries.

Time obeys whoever wields it.

Three gears. Only one right moment.

Freeze the world. Never your own people.

Life climbs where time stood still.

Sixty minutes. After that, the sand decides.

Time is yours.

Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time — a virtual reality escape room set in the world of the Sands of Time trilogy, in Barcelona