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Why VR: Not Because of the Trend, Because of What You Do Together

People don't come to us just because VR is "cool". They come because they want an outing where they do something together — not another evening in front of a screen. Here are three things VR gives you at once, what it isn't, and what a first visit looks like for anyone who hasn't tried it.

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Quick Answer

VR gives three things that are hard to find together: a break from routine, physical movement and an experience you share with whoever came with you. At Space Run VR in Rishon LeZion: 11 stations, a full 90 minutes, ₪138 a ticket, Sunday–Thursday 16:00–22:00, and reserving a spot ahead with the venue team is recommended.

Key facts
Visit
A full 90 minutes, moving freely between 11 stations
Getting started
A briefing of about 30 seconds after you get your ticket, then the full 90 minutes
Price
Ticket ₪138 per participant · 5-entry pass ₪550 (₪110 per entry)
Before you come
We recommend reserving a spot with the venue team, on 054-500-9779. A ticket is not tied to a date and does not expire; at busy times there may be a wait
Hours
Sunday–Thursday 16:00–22:00 · closed Friday and on Shabbat

Three things at once

• A break: the headset covers the ordinary world. No phone in your hand, and your head is busy with what's in front of you. • Movement: at most stations you don't sit and stare — you duck, swing your arms, lean into corners and react fast. • Together: some stations are ridden together — two side by side in the 360 machine, several on the same round on the VR6 and the UFO. At the single-player stations you take turns and cheer. Either way, once the headset comes off there's something to talk about.

What it isn't

It isn't therapy or a substitute for talking to someone close, and it isn't a huge amusement park either. It's a good 90-minute outing that keeps body and head busy — and it's even better when you come with someone.

What a first visit looks like

Most of our visitors hadn't tried VR before. This is how it works: • We recommend reserving a spot in advance with the venue team; come during opening hours and get your ticket. • Within a minute or two there's a briefing of about 30 seconds, and then the full 90 minutes begin. • Move between the stations freely; the staff explain each one and guide by age and experience. • Whoever is unsure starts at a station that doesn't move, like the rhythm game. A moving ride is not stopped midway; in an emergency the staff stop it at that moment. At busy times there may be a wait at the stations.

The simple way to find out

A single ticket, ₪138, no commitment. The ticket isn't tied to a date and doesn't expire. If you love it — a 5-entry pass (₪550) brings an entry down to ₪110. We're at the Stochi Complex, 20 Yosef Lishansky Blvd, Rishon LeZion, with 2.5 hours of free parking in the complex car park. Want to look first? The attractions and the games.

The steps up to the UFO ring and the game-selection screen
For anyone who hasn't tried it yet: you go up here and pick a game