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Holocafé is a Düsseldorf-based VR café franchise offering multiplayer free-roam VR for family entertainment centers and arcades. Sessions run 30 minutes with groups of 2–4 players. The franchise includes a curated game library and an arcade management platform.
Holocafé is a VR café franchise based in Düsseldorf that operates location-based entertainment centers built around multiplayer VR. The company launched in 2016 and has developed a model for operators who want to run free-roam VR as part of a broader entertainment venue.
The core offering is a curated library of common-space VR games designed for groups. Sessions run 30 minutes total — 21 minutes in-game, with onboarding and offboarding handled by staff. Groups of 2 to 4 play together in the same physical space. The model is designed for throughput: 32 players per hour at €15–18 per player.
Holocafé runs on either VIVE Focus 3 (standalone) or VIVE Pro (PCVR), depending on the venue setup. The company also provides an arcade management and ticketing platform to handle scheduling, customer flow, and payment processing.
The franchise targets family groups, corporate events, couples, and birthday parties — audiences that book group experiences rather than drop-in solo play. Spectator screens show dynamic camera views and high-score tables so non-players stay engaged.
Holocafé franchisees work directly with the company’s German headquarters for support. Footprint is variable depending on the number of play areas the operator wants to run.
| Dimensions | 60 × 72 in |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Holocafé |
| Multiplayer | 2-4 Players per room |
| Throughput | 32 players per hour |
| Average Game Length | 21 minutes |
| Total Experience Length | 30 minutes |
| Price per Play | 15-18 € per player |
| Play Type | Multiplayer (Co-Op + PvP) |
| Ideal Player Profile | Family, Company event, couples, birthdays |
| Target Age Group | 8-80 |
| Headset | Vive Focus 3 or Vive Pro |
| Year Introduced | 2016 |
| Attendant Required | For onboarding and offboarding only |
| Who Supports Product in USA | German HQ |
| Spectator Experience | Spectator monitor with dynamic camera, highscore tables |
| Footprint | Variable |
