The Realm VR
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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WHAT IS THE REALM? Imagine a world you can see, hear and touch. A world you can walk around and even interact with real people around the world. Using the very latest in Virtual Reality and computing technology The Realm VR takes you a journey, that will simply blow your mind. NOTE: Booking or calling in advance to check availability is highly recommended.
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Jimmy Mains
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Great day out could have spent ages there , staff absolutely brilliant and very patient as there was a couple of newbies to the experience ( myself included ) . 1st time trying this and was very impressed and would definitely recommend to others ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Written 3 December 2023
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Jakechitty22
Edinburgh, UK96 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Great fun using the VR gaming headsets, could have stayed for hours! Woukd recommend for any people interested in gaming or having fun with friends.
Written 22 November 2023
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Thank you for your feedback, Jakechitty22! We are really happy to hear that you had fun at the Realm. With so many game choices, it is understandable that it is difficult to condense the entire experience into one hour. But we hope you will be back to try more of our games and experiences. Kind regards, The Realm VR
Written 3 December 2023
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Matt
Edinburgh, UK70 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
My son and 3 friends came to the realm for his 13th birthday. They had a great time using the 4 booths and the staff took good care of them.
Written 20 November 2023
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Thank you for the review, mercutio58! And many thanks for choosing to have your son's birthday with us. We are committed to making sure everyone celebrating with us has the best time. We hope to see you back for your next birthday party. Kind regards, The Realm VR
Written 3 December 2023
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Laura C
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Took my 13 year old son and his friend here, they had so much fun! I enjoyed watching them. The employee was fantastic and so attentive. He even let my 7 year old son play on the old school arcade games which made his day.
Written 19 November 2023
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Thank you for all the nice words, lauracI357JQ! We are happy your son and his friend had a good time at our place. We pride ourselves in having staff that are passionate about virtual reality, knowledgeable about the games, and always happy to help or give you a hint if you are stuck. We hope to see you back one day! Kind regards, The Realm VR
Written 3 December 2023
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Footprints374164
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Really good experience at the Realm. We'd booked for the VR driving after my son was too young when we last visited. They had to close for maintenance on the day we'd booked and we were offered a voucher for the cancellation. But we don't live in Edinburgh and, when I said so, they offered to open specially for us to have our session on a Tuesday. The owner was super-friendly and welcoming, and my son was given a prize for driving so well. He really loved it and was so proud. Definitely recommended.
Written 4 November 2023
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Thank you for your review, Footprints374164! Glad to hear you were happy with your experience! We understand it can be frustrating when you cannot play during your booked time, and we will always do our best to try to offer the ideal alternative. Thank you for being understanding about it. We hope to see you back when you're in Edinburgh next. Kind regards, The Realm VR
Written 3 December 2023
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Mikey
Edinburgh, UK1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Took my 11 year old son as part of his birthday present. We booked 2 booths and did co-op games. It was a lot of fun and he really enjoyed it. The staff are really friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Written 27 October 2023
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Thank you for your feedback, Curious802633! We are delighted to hear you had so much fun. Co-op experiences are really good in VR, and they double the fun for everyone! We hope to see you back soon, so you can try some of the other multiplayer games. Kind regards, The Realm VR
Written 3 December 2023
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jasmin h
World1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
I booked an hour session for my sister and I. On arrival we were greeted by extremely friendly staff. We received an informative explanation of how their VR works and this was super helpful as this was our first time experiencing the VR world. Due to confusion with the time book we were given additionally time and this allowed my sister and I to try additional games that we were grateful for. The worker always ensured that we were happy with the games and went above and beyond to make our session fun and exciting. This place is perfect for adults and children. This is a must visit!!!!!!!!
Written 26 October 2023
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Thank you for the kind words, 122jasminh! One of the best experiences between siblings is going together on a virtual reality journey. We are dedicated to making sure everyone gets the best of their time here, playing the right games for them. We appreciate you recommending us and we hope to see you back soon. Kind regards, The Realm VR
Written 3 December 2023
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Robin C
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Booked an hour session in one of the portals for my 14yo son and I. We were greeted by really friendly staff who took great care of us. We were given a clear and informative briefing at the start to ensure that we knew exactly how the VR system worked and throughout our session we were regularly being checked on to see how we were getting on and to check what games/experiences we would like to try. We were even given a bit of additional time at the end of the session so that I could experience a multiplayer game with my son which was incredibly generous and much appreciated. Great fun for kids and adults alike. Would highly recommend and will definitely revisit. I was eyeing up the racing VR for next time! Thanks The Realm VR, it was clear that you take a lot of pride in your business and delivering excellent customer service.
Written 25 October 2023
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Thank you for your review, robincP8394JK! We are glad to hear that you and your son had a great time! We pride ourselves in putting your experience first, making sure you feel comfortable playing, and that you are having fun. Definitely try the racing, it is our most intense experience! We are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, The Realm VR
Written 3 December 2023
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Christopher F
5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We took 5 kids, ages 9-10, for a birthday party to the Realm. There were plenty of age-appropriate games, good coffee, a nice plate of food for the kids, overall a top-class experience.
Special mention for Ryan who was really excellent at talking the kids through the instructions for the devices and had a knack with connecting with them. He really helped make the day, along with Andre.
Not a cheap option for a party, especially for just five children (we had planned for more) but I’ve got to say it was worth it for all the fun that was had.
Written 14 October 2023
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We appreciate your feedback, christopherfN6704ZK! It is encouraging to hear that you had a good time at the party. Our staff members are very knowledgeable, and they select the most appropriate games to play for all our events, to make sure that everyone gets to experience the best that VR has to offer. We hope to see you back one day. Kind regards, The Realm VR
Written 22 October 2023
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Sarah H
Edinburgh, UK6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Took my nephew here for a birthday treat and we both had an amazing time. He's a gamer but I really don't know what I'm doing, that didn't matter at all as there are lots of games for all abilities.

My nephew also has autism and they were really considerate to his needs. It's always a bit worrying to go somewhere new but the atmosphere and the staff were so easy going that we settled in quickly.

Fantastic experience, would highly recommend, and we'll definitely be back.
Written 12 October 2023
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Thank you for your review, sarahE1857TK! We are very glad to hear everyone felt comfortable during your nephew's birthday. Our priority is to make sure everyone feels welcome and well looked after, no matter the level of experience. We are looking forward to your next visit. Kind regards, The Realm VR
Written 22 October 2023
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  • Sat - Sun 10:00 - 20:00


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