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Self-contained multiplayer VR arena system. Runs up to six players at a time, supports two concurrent games. PCVR-based. Seven-game library, mostly PvP. One operator required.
Arkadia VR Arena is a self-contained, multiplayer VR arcade system from Inowize (Iasi, Romania). It runs up to six players at a time in PvP and co-op games on a 225–285 sq ft footprint. Sessions average 7 minutes. The system supports two concurrent games, so an operator can run one group of two players and start another group of four immediately without waiting for the first to finish.
Arkadia runs on PCVR headsets. The game library includes seven titles as of 2023, with most designed for player-vs-player competition. The system requires one operator. Inowize provides 24/7 tech support. US distribution and support is handled by Amusement Products.
The six-player capacity is 50% higher than most tethered VR arena systems, which typically max out at four. That matters for larger friend groups and families. The dual-game capability increases throughput — operators can serve smaller groups back-to-back without idle time between sessions.
Arkadia targets family entertainment centers and arcades serving guests 8 and up. Typical pricing runs around $8 per play. The system includes an attract-mode display for spectators. It was introduced in 2019.
| Manufacturer | Inowize, Iasi City, Romania |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 225 sq ft – 285 sq ft |
| Multiplayer | 4 or 6 Players |
| Throughput | 35-50 |
| Average Game Length | 7 minutes |
| Total Experience Length | 7 minutes |
| Average Price per Play | USD $8 |
| Play Type | Co-Op, PvP |
| Ideal Player Profile | All (large library of games) |
| Target Age Group | 8 years and above |
| Motion Simulator | N/A |
| Year Introduced | 2019 |
| Attendant Required | Yes |
| Width | 15 ft |
| Depth | 15 ft / 19 ft |
| Who Supports Product in USA | Amusement Products in USA |
| Spectator Experience | 1 |
