Ondra Bach and his team of mobile games developers discover a new dimension of entertainment. Teamed up with Jakub Kučera and Honza Galgonek, the fascination by the VR technology leads the group to create their first VR game, intended for home use. Jakub comes up with the idea for Blue Effect VR, while Honza secures the financial background for the new company.
DIVR Labs is starting its operations. Working on their debut, Blue Effect VR, brings along a change in perspective - it is the location-based VR, or so-called LBVR, that is starting to earn the spotlight on the VR scene. That means developing games that take place in an arena and in which the content of the game copies the physical surroundings. The greatest advantage of LBVR is its impact onall human senses, provided by both the 4D headset and the possibility of a free roam within a larger area. DIVR Labs is joined by Martin Tichota who contributes technological skills essential for LBVR.
Switching the focus to LBVR paid off. We are launching Golem VR, a game situated in the arena built within Prague's Hamleys toy store. The story of medieval Prague where people get to bring the powerful Golem to life and become heroes of a famous legend, is an enormous success. In a single year, Golem is revived by 60 thousand players and we are celebrating. Golem is awarded the Czech game of 2018.
We are developing a new action game Arachnoid, characterized by a more intense cooperation of the player with their surroundings and co-players, as well as alternative endings to the story. This proves our theory that VR works better with game dramaturgy than cinematic language. Our game Golem VR is nominated in “The best location-based entertainment” category of the international VR Awards competition.
We are introducing a new title - Meet the Dinosaurs VR, opening a new franchise in Premium Outlet Prague, as well as our own arena in Dubai. The concept of arena is unified and defined so that in the future, the visitors in all the venues can play any game from our production. The promising start of an expansion is brought to a halt by the covid-19 pandemics and leaves us with a simple goal - to survive in a safe mode.
Meet the Dinosaurs VR is nominated in the category “The best location-based entertainment” of the international VR Awards contest. Thanks to the current investors led by Honza Galgonek, DIVR Labs survives the worst. Our CEO Lukáš Marek jumps on the opportunity of a lifetime - to build a global lovebrand in a new type of entertainment.
We are gaining investment of millions of Euros from EC Investments, led by Daniel Křetínský and Patrik Tkáč. We are not wasting any time and preparing to open new venues in London and Stockholm. The creative studio renews its intensive work on new content. Although LBVR remains the priority, the new content also allows for its home use.
LOCATION BASED VR
In our virtual reality, the only limit is your imagination. We are here to bring to you adventures impossible in real life. You don't need an outstanding physique or any special skills. Our goal is creating an unforgettable adventure for routine players, as well as the VR newbies.
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We focus on the LBVR (location-based virtual reality), where the game content and the arena complement each other. Thanks to this, you get to free roam our 1614 sq. ft. arena that will have all your senses hooked on the 4D elements. We design our own games that transport you in time and space. Come test for yourself how fine the line between the fantasy and reality can get.
„I'm not a huge game enthusiast myself, but having a chance to live out a fantasy story first hand is something that constantly amazes me. And if you're like me and cannot experience lucid dreaming, VR is your golden opportunity 😊.”
„My role in DIVR Labs is to ensure that our new games and arenas are launched on time and in top quality. I first tried an LBVR experience in 2017 and the free roam aspect, as well as the 4D effects, were truly impressive. As soon as my 6-year-old daughter played Golem VR for the very first time, it became clear to me that this is the right way for us.”
„Game is an interactive medium where a number of crafts come together - from sound design and scenography, through characters, to level design. What I do is project and build fantasy worlds, where you get to forget all the worries of your routine days and make your seemingly impossible dreams come true. And I take this responsible job very seriously."
„I am a pioneer in challenging technological and content boundaries of VR. I always look for new ways of transforming creative ideas into a functioning software and presenting it in a top-notch quality. In real operations, it translates into abandoning the original backpacks full of wires and sensors, in favor of a lightweight headset that receives the wireless streaming of our content without any compromise in quality.”
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186 00 Praha 8
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DIVR Labs s.r.o
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Thámova 18
186 00 Praha 8
Become the hero of your story. Take this unique opportunity to meet the dinosaurs, revive the legendary Golem or explore a secret underground lab. The world you choose is up to you.
The contact with the Divr Labs mining facility located somewhere in the underground tunnels was lost. No one knows what happened. A special unit consisting of players was sent out to the location. Their task is to find the laboratory in the middle of the facility and restore contact.
Go back 80 million years and meet the dinosaurs! Learn the different types and enjoy a breathtaking ride with Pteranodons.
Help bring the infamous Golem to life. Travel back to the magical medieval Prague in our VR arena and crack a series of puzzles by Rabbi Löw.
Great zombie game
Incredible gaming experience Tyler did a wonderful job in catering to our needs and created a pleasurable environment that made us really feel that the event was worth our money The whole gaming experience as a whole was very good. One notation would perhaps to upgrade lens quality to headset.
Great experience but short time
Unexpected amazing visit while shopping with friends. Very helpful staff, great value for money compared to other VR experiences. The free roaming is nothing like I have experience before and graphics were amazing. A must do when in Westfield next.
Great experience. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The experience itself was better than expected. I honestly thought it would just be a room and that’s all however it’s structured with walls and features to make the experience really immersive. Had tons of fun with my girlfriend and definitely made some memories. Would recommend to everyone. The game itself can be a little confusing at first but it’s simple once you get the hang of it. The staff even gave us some water after the experience which was a nice gesture. Considering it’s £32.95 per person, this was a better experience than someth...
Very good customer service and great rides!!
It's a very very great experience everyone should try it at least once
I would definitely give DIVR LABS in Westfield , London a 5 STAR review. Not only was the experience great but the customer service. My family and I were welcomed by Anisa and Said who were great, very polite, friendly, and accommodating. I recommend
Absolutely brilliant experience. Sweeping panoramics, vibrations, heat from the lava, and a multitude of other effects made this all too real. Highly recommended.
Hosted my daughter's 8th birthday party at Divr Labs London. We rented entire venue out for the party. Tomáš and his staff were incredible!! Well organized, attentive and knowledgeable staff helped all the children with setup and instructions. Kids were absolutely thrilled with the two VR experiences. Would definitely recommend for a unique and action-packed party. We will be back again. Many thanks to Tomáš at Divr Labs London.
It was a fun and realistic experience - had loads of fun playing with friends
I had a lot of fun with my friends!
Absolutely amazing, one of the best experiences in London and you must go. I went with my 7 year old son and he hasn't stopped talking about it.
Came across this yesterday at Westfield shopping Center. We love escape rooms so thought why not try a VR experience. We got a 10% discount code so got 4 tickets @ £29 each. This proved to be really good value as the experience was brilliant. Very immersive. Definitely worth a try if you have an hour spare.
So much fun. Defo recommend for all ages other than babies. A great team the place looks great and the experience is fun. Going back with a bigger group next time!
Really enjoyed this so did the kids, for people moaning about the price think how much this must cost to make plus to have a unit in Westfield don’t be put off by the price well worth it
Very enjoyable experience, would definitely recommend to my friends.
Excellent adventure. Me & My friends had a lot of fun. Recommend everyone! the staff were also great. :)
Absolutely amazing ,It was a great experience. The graphics and sound were impressive, the gameplay was engaging, and the social aspect was a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend it to others who are looking for a high-quality virtual gaming experience.
Really enjoyed our experience here. The game was fun and interesting. We felt like there wasn't enough time to complete some of the challenges with just 2 people, but we would definitely go back again to see if we could beat our own score!
Great experience, definitely coming back for another go
Played the single player version and thoroughly enjoyed it. Fully immersive experience and a unique showcase of where VR gaming is heading in the future.