Virtual Reality Horror Escape Room in Barcelona: Sanctum VR

Q: How many players can take part in Sanctum VR?

Sanctum VR is designed for groups of 2 to 6 players. All players communicate via real-time voice chat and work together in the same virtual room to solve the mystery of the profane temple.

Q: How long does the Sanctum VR experience last?

The mission in the temple lasts exactly 60 minutes of real gameplay. Including the initial preparation, the safety briefing and fitting the virtual reality headsets, the full experience lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Q: What difficulty level does Sanctum VR have?

It has a difficulty level of 6 out of 10. It is ideal for both intermediate players and those trying a virtual reality escape room for the first time, as the puzzles are very intuitive and reward collective logic.

Q: What is the minimum age to play Sanctum VR?

The minimum age is 14, because of its Lovecraftian psychological horror (mystery and the occult). It has no explicit violence and no jump scares that physically jolt you. Minors must come accompanied or authorised by their parent or guardian.

Q: Is Sanctum VR very scary?

Sanctum VR is a psychological horror and mystery thriller. It builds constant tension through its dark atmosphere, ambient music and surround sound effects, but it contains no violent jump scares or unpleasant chases. It is designed so you can enjoy the mystery without having a bad time.

Q: Do I need to book in advance?

Yes, it's highly recommended: afternoons and weekends fill up. Online booking is for 2 or more people; without a booking, or if you come on your own, you can just turn up and, if there's a free slot, you play. You can choose the adventure beforehand or decide when you arrive, as you prefer: you don't need to decide when booking. We send you the confirmation by email and it usually takes a couple of minutes. More on this: Write to us if you have any questions

Q: What does the Sanctum VR experience include?

The experience includes individual use of wireless Meta Quest 3 headsets, haptic controllers, dedicated surround headphones and continuous in-room assistance from a specialised Game Master.

Q: How much does the experience cost?

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.

Q: Do I need previous experience with virtual reality?

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 1

How many players can take part in Sanctum VR?

Answer

Sanctum VR is designed for groups of 2 to 6 players. Everyone talks over real-time voice chat and works together in the same virtual room to solve the mystery of the profane temple.

Question 2

How long does the Sanctum VR experience last?

Answer

The mission in the temple lasts exactly 60 minutes of actual play. Including the initial set-up, the safety briefing and fitting the virtual reality headsets, the whole experience takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Question 3

What difficulty level does Sanctum VR have?

Answer

It has a difficulty level of 6 out of 10. It's an ideal room both for intermediate players and for those trying a virtual reality escape room for the first time, as the puzzles are very intuitive and reward collective logic.

Question 4

What is the minimum age to play Sanctum VR?

Answer

The minimum age is 14 years, because of its psychological horror with a Lovecraftian atmosphere (mystery and the occult). It has no explicit violence or jump scares that physically jolt you. Minors must be accompanied or authorised by their parent or guardian.

Question 5

Is Sanctum VR very scary?

Answer

Sanctum VR is a psychological horror and mystery thriller. It builds constant tension through its dark atmosphere, ambient music and surround sound effects, but it contains no violent jump scares or unpleasant chases. It is designed so you can enjoy the mystery without having a bad time.

Question 6

Do I need to book in advance?

Answer

Yes, it's highly recommended: afternoons and weekends fill up. Online bookings start from 2 people; without a booking, or if you come on your own, you can turn up and, if there's a free slot, you play. You can choose the adventure beforehand or decide when you arrive, as you prefer: you don't need to decide when you book. We send you the confirmation by email and it usually takes a couple of minutes. More about this: Write to us if you have any questions

Question 7

What does the Sanctum VR experience include?

Answer

The experience includes individual use of wireless Meta Quest 3 headsets, haptic controllers, dedicated surround headphones and continuous in-room assistance from a specialised Game Master.

Question 8

How is Sanctum VR different from a traditional escape room?

Answer

Instead of being locked in a real room, VR technology lets you interact with impossible, large-scale environments, such as unfathomable abysses or energy portals, while keeping the same essence of puzzles and teamwork as a physical escape room.

Question 9

How much does the experience cost?

Answer

The rate is from €24.50 per person for 1 hour and from €48.50 per person for 2 hours, and it 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 previous experience with virtual reality?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Answer

Meta recommends these headsets from age 10, but in Sanctum the minimum age is 14, because of its psychological horror. The Game Master is with the group throughout the session and, if you notice anything, the session can be stopped at any time. More on this: From age 10, with no upper limit

Question 20

How is VR different from a normal video game?

Answer

In 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 — that's why the adrenaline, the laughs and the immersion are incomparable. It's the difference between watching a film and starring in it. More about this: It's not a video game: you're inside it