





Family Fun Centers
Tidal Force VR
📍 166 5th Ave 2 Floor, New York, NY 10010🕐 Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–11 PM |
Quick Facts
- Best For
- 8 and up
- Party Packages
- Private and corporate events available; custom experiences and branding options offered
💡 Did You Know?
- Tidal Force VR creates completely custom, in-house designed games that are exclusive to their Manhattan location and not replicated at other venues, making each experience uniquely bespoke to their facility
- The venue's custom VR experiences are designed by the same team that operates the facility, combining game development expertise with hands-on operational knowledge to optimize player comfort and immersion
- Tidal Force VR features specialized equipment specifically engineered to minimize motion sickness and eye strain, with reviewers noting seamless implementation of these comfort features during gameplay
- The venue maintains a 5-star rating across 1,431 reviews, with particularly strong praise for friendly staff (193 mentions) and the realism of their immersive VR experiences (103 mentions)
- Located at 166 5th Ave near the Flatiron Building in Manhattan, Tidal Force VR accommodates groups up to 70 people with customizable private and corporate event packages, offering flexible 1-3 hour sessions
💬 What Visitors Say
- Book Room K for an unforgettable experience - reviewers consistently praise it as the most immersive game featuring realistic elevator physics and intense gameplay that feels bespoke to this location only.
- If you experience motion sickness in VR, inform staff when you arrive - they have specialized equipment that significantly reduces motion sickness and eye strain, allowing you to fully enjoy the experience.
- Children ages 8-9 must play with an adult supervising, while children 10+ can play independently. Plan your group composition accordingly and consider booking 2-hour sessions to experience multiple games (2-6 players per experience).
- These are custom-built games unique to Tidal Force in NYC - not franchise experiences you'd find elsewhere. The developers personally design and refine each experience for quality and detail, making it worth the premium pricing.
- Come with friends or a partner - reviewers highlight that seeing other players in virtual reality alongside you creates a more enjoyable, interactive experience than playing alone.
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