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Visit The World Virtually From Visions VR In Port Clinton
By Brenda Hass, Feature Writer
In times of limited travel, the opening of Port Clinton’s Visions VR (Virtual Reality) allows the adven- turous to visit the world from one lo- cation. A family experience, literally, the VR arcade is operated by moth- er-daughter team Kassie Anderson and Jennifer Staib. It offers over 100 virtual reality experiences, includ- ing games, escape rooms, immersive educational topics, travel/tour, and, eventually, cinematic viewing.
“We’re really excited to bring something so fun and new to Port Clinton,” said Jennifer, of the year- round entertainment venue. “There are so many possibilities with VR technology, beyond entertainment purposes, that are especially relevant right now.”
Visions VR offers experiences for every age group.
worldwide. Much of the content is only available commercially. Parties of up to 6 are recommend- ed, but larger groups can be accommodated in a private room. Virtual education, job and safety training, and conferences are planned for the fu- ture.
If you go: Headsets and controllers are sani- tized in a “Cleanbox,” using medical-grade UVC lighting. No-touch sanitizer and extra-layer masks are provided, and VR “room-scale” loung- es are spaced for social distancing. A rollercoaster
Jennifer, who has a web develop-
ment degree, built the specifications
for the computers and thrives at the
keyboard, while her mother Kassie, a former, lo- cal firefighter paramedic and manager, handles the business side of the venture. Featuring sin- gle and multiplayer (co-op and player vs. player) seated and standing experiences, Visions VR’s cutting-edge technology provides something for ages 8 and up. With gaming favorites Arizona Sunshine, Richie’s Plank Experience, and Tower Tag, VR options include the International Space Station, Museum of Fine Art, flights over an- cient Rome, sports, Google
Earth, rollercoaster rides,
Mars walks, dinosaur en-
counters, and more.
“ride” is $5, with other ex- periences $15 and up for 30 minutes. Open daily, 11 am to 9 pm, Visions VR is at 1632 E. Perry St., Port Clinton, and offers gift cards and a snack bar. For information or to make a reservation (recommend- ed), visit Visionsvr.com, Visions VR on Facebook, or phone 419.370.2901.
“Finding a VR arcade offering so many games is unique...This isn’t some- thing you’re going to get with a home gaming sys- tem,” added Kassie, not- ing about 100 VR arcades exist in the United States and approximately 1,000
A “Cleanbox” sanitizes headsets.
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