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Free Roam Freedom: DIY VR Arenas Unleashed - Recording from 2024 VR Summit

Free Roam Freedom: DIY VR Arenas Unleashed - Recording from 2024 VR Summit

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Is free roam VR finally ready to replace laser tag?

In this action-packed panel from the 2024 VR Summit, operators and tech providers unpack the rapid evolution of free roam, from six-figure installations to modular, DIY arenas with flexible tech stacks. They break down exactly what you need to launch and scale your own immersive experience on any budget.

Featuring:

  • Mitchell Poythress – Rabbit Hole VR

  • Shabeer Sinnalebbe – Synthesis VR

  • Martin Holly – Striker VR

  • McKay Christensen – Private Label VR

Topics:

  • Standalone vs. PC VR: how to choose the right platform

  • Budgeting and hardware options (including Wi-Fi 6E and Focus 3)

  • Haptics, hardware, and hitting “sensory critical mass”

  • Arena design, attraction strategy, and guest psychology

  • Content switching, uptime reliability, and operator workflows

Whether you're building from scratch or upgrading your LBE experience, this episode is your blueprint for what’s possible now, and what’s coming next.

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