Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco
Rating
Family of 4
$100-140 (sessions typically $25-35 per person for a 30-60 min game; 2-6 players per room)
Duration
1-1.5 hours per session
Best Ages
Best for ages 7 and up
About
Immersive Gamebox at Stonestown Galleria is one of the most genuinely novel family experiences in San Francisco — and the near-perfect 5-star rating from nearly 900 reviews is not an accident. It's the kind of place parents book thinking the kids will love it, and then end up being the competitive ones refusing to leave.
The concept: you walk into a room where every wall and the floor become a dynamic game screen. Motion sensors track your full body as you play. No awkward VR headsets.
No individual consoles. Everyone in the room plays together, which is the key insight that makes this work for families. A parent, two kids, and a grandparent can all play simultaneously — and the games scale in difficulty so everyone feels useful.
Game options span from family-friendly puzzles to active physical challenges. Kids ages 7-14 consistently react with genuine amazement during the first few minutes. The gaming sessions run 30-75 minutes depending on what you book, and most families want to immediately replay when their session ends.
Logistically, Stonestown Galleria is one of the more accessible venues in SF — free parking in the mall lot, easy freeway access from 19th Avenue, and a food court for before or after the session. The experience is pricier per hour than most San Francisco indoor activities ($25-35/person), but the per-person cost drops meaningfully with groups of 4-6, making it genuinely comparable to a movie for a family.
Book online in advance — weekends fill up, and there are no walk-in guarantees. This is the kind of activity that becomes a family tradition.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
No
Nursing / Changing
Not Available
Kid Meals
N/A
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoons or weekend mornings for easier booking
Wait Times
No walk-in wait — sessions are pre-booked time slots
Nearby Food
Stonestown Galleria has a full food court plus sit-down restaurant options. Whole Foods Market is in the same complex for grab-and-go. West Portal neighborhood, a 5-minute drive, has excellent family-friendly restaurants.
Why Kids Love It
Immersive Gamebox puts your whole group inside a video game — floor-to-ceiling screens, motion tracking, and physical gameplay that kids have to collaborate to win. Unlike passive VR headsets, everyone plays together in the same room, which means it actually works for families. Kids aged 7-14 especially love the feeling of being physically inside the game, whether they're solving puzzles, battling in space, or surviving zombie waves.
It's genuinely unlike anything else in San Francisco.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Pre-book online — sessions are timed and fill up, especially weekends
- Each room fits 2-6 players; best experience is 3-5 people
- Sessions run 30-75 minutes depending on game type — longer sessions offer better value
- Located inside Stonestown Galleria with free parking in the mall lot
- Not ideal for children under 7 who struggle to follow multi-step game instructions
What to Bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Cell phones off/stored during session
- Camera for the pre-game lobby photo op
- Enthusiasm — competitive families get the most out of this
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$100-140 (sessions typically $25-35 per person for a 30-60 min game; 2-6 players per room)
Tips to Save
- Book directly on their website rather than through third-party sites.
- Rooms accommodate 2-6 players, so a group of 4-6 people brings the per-person cost down significantly.
- Look for weekday pricing discounts.
