VR1 is the first virtual reality arcade of its kind in the Treasure Valley and all of Idaho, offering a brand new VR gaming environment. (KBOI Photo) <\/p>\n
News anchors Brent Hunsaker and Natalie Hurst couldn't resist the the offer - putt putt golf and skiing - without all the hassle of driving to two different resorts at distant locations. <\/p>\n
Instead, the two news anchors went to downtown Eagle and visited VR1. <\/p>\n
VR1 is the first virtual reality arcade of its kind in the Treasure Valley and all of Idaho, offering a brand new VR gaming environment. <\/p>\n
The state of the art technology allows the user to experience first-hand the sights, sensations and sounds of a VR setting of their choice. <\/p>\n
Every movement the player makes in real time is transformed into a virtual 3D world. <\/p>\n
Founder Brendan Smythe says the immersive experience has endless adventures to explore in genres such as sports, art, battle and building - to name a few. <\/p>\n
The games are interactive and allow users the option to playing with, or against, real people and friends. <\/p>\n
Anchor Natalie Hurst tried the skiing segment, and lasted approximately four minutes before \"crashing\" into a tree. <\/p>\n
Anchor Brent Hunsaker explored the world of putt-putt golf extensively, by taking at least 20 strokes (if not more?!) on the first hole of the VR game. <\/p>\n
Smythe said folks are invited to play with friends and family, while seeing their movements play out on the five station monitors. <\/p>\n
\"We just opened up the doors and everybody is excited about it,\" Smythe said. \"They question a little bit and say, 'now what is it?' And then when they find out what this is they just want to come try it.\" <\/p>\n
VR1 is located at 1225 W. Winding Creek Drive in Eagle, Suite 110. <\/p>\n
It's open every day of the week, except Mondays. <\/p>\n
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 3 to 10 pm; Friday-Saturday noon to 11 p.m.; Sunday noon to 7 p.m. <\/p>\n
Pricing: Sunday-Thursday is $15 for 25 minutes or $25 for 55 minutes. <\/p>\n
Friday and Saturday is $20 for 25 minutes and $30 for 55 minutes. <\/p>\n
For more information, call (208) 941-5958 or send an email to: vr1arcade@gmail.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read more: <\/p>\n VR1: Idaho's first virtual reality arcade opens in Eagle - KBOI-TV<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" VR1 is the first virtual reality arcade of its kind in the Treasure Valley and all of Idaho, offering a brand new VR gaming environment. (KBOI Photo) News anchors Brent Hunsaker and Natalie Hurst couldn't resist the the offer - putt putt golf and skiing - without all the hassle of driving to two different resorts at distant locations. Instead, the two news anchors went to downtown Eagle and visited VR1. Continue reading