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title: "Sandbox VR Continues to Expand Across Michigan with a New Ann Arbor Venue, Opened June 12"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/f9cd1f4a-db97-44a1-a8cb-4713495a5b17
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260626_sandbox_vr_continues_to_expand_across_michigan_with_a_new_ann_arbor_venue_o.html
category: "General"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-06-26T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:57:32.013Z
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# Sandbox VR Continues to Expand Across Michigan with a New Ann Arbor Venue, Opened June 12

**TL;DR:** Sandbox VR opened a new location in Downtown Ann Arbor on June 12, 2026, as part of its expansion across Michigan. The company operates corporate-owned locations and a franchising program, with over 200,000 five-star reviews from guests worldwide.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-06-26. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260626_sandbox_vr_continues_to_expand_across_michigan_with_a_new_ann_arbor_venue_o.html).*

## Story

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 25, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Sandbox VR opened its newest location in Downtown Ann Arbor on June 12, 2026. With nearly 150,000 players monthly, Sandbox VR operates corporate-owned locations and a franchising program.

Sandbox VR's venue features a party room and four VR private rooms where groups of up to six guests suit up with headsets, haptic vests, and motion sensors for full-body immersion. This technology allows players to see and physically interact with one another, creating the feeling of living inside the action together. The premium experience extends from arrival to exit, with personalized highlight videos allowing guests to relive and share their adventures.

"We're thrilled to bring Sandbox VR to Ann Arbor and be part of such a dynamic community," said Anil Nichenametla, Sandbox VR Ann Arbor Franchise Owner. "Ann Arbor brings together students, alumni, local families, professionals, and visitors from across the region, making it a perfect fit for Sandbox VR. We're excited to welcome guests and share an entertainment experience that's truly one of a kind."

Sandbox VR operates corporate-owned locations and a franchise program. Since launching in 2016, the company has locations across continents. Built by a team of developers from EA, Sony, and Ubisoft, Sandbox VR delivers full-body immersion through original content and experiences, including Stranger Things: Catalyst, in collaboration with Netflix, and the Age of Dinosaurs experience in partnership with the Natural History Museum of London and leading dinosaur experts.

Sandbox VR has over 200,000 five-star reviews from guests worldwide. With 5 million lifetime tickets sold across five continents, Sandbox VR provides location-based virtual reality experiences.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- General (sector)
- location expansion (topic)
- Ann Arbor (location)
- virtual reality (topic)
- franchising program (topic)
- Sandbox VR (company)
- entertainment experience (topic)
- Anil Nichenametla (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260626_sandbox_vr_continues_to_expand_across_michigan_with_a_new_ann_arbor_venue_o.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/f9cd1f4a-db97-44a1-a8cb-4713495a5b17).