The Virtual Space

The Virtual Space delivers immersive virtual reality hire for activations, events and expos, bringing high throughput entertainment and engagement to stands, stages and corporate environments. Based in Darrenwood, Randburg, Gauteng, the team specialises in fully managed experiential VR with quick setup and strike, compact footprints and reliable operation. Since 2016 they have focused on short, easy to grasp experiences that move queues efficiently, encourage friendly competition and draw a crowd.

Their exclusive Epikosm shared VR experiences are designed specifically for events, offering two player collaborative or competitive play with in‑VR video branding and billboards, management tools and feeds for additional screens. Titles include Flippin’ Football, a fast pinball‑meets‑soccer challenge, Altophobia where partners cooperate at height to overcome fear, Time Sink mini golf set on Table Mountain, Airspeed drone racing through a neon city, Chuffbuggy steam‑powered buggy collecting and Teed Off target practice at the driving range. These ice‑breaking activities routinely have guests cheering, high‑fiving and returning to beat the leaderboard.

To deliver these experiences efficiently on busy show floors, The Virtual Space supplies purpose‑built Oneirotron systems. Transportal is an ultra compact two user VR powerhouse that runs completely wirelessly on high resolution Pico headsets, with billboard branding in VR, support for a screen or projector and a tiny footprint that suits space‑constrained stands. Synapse is a physically imposing 1.84 metre unit with prominent print branding areas and an onlooker display, designed to attract attention and spark curiosity. Multiple Synapse units are available, and both platforms enable fast setup and strike, stable performance and high guest throughput.

Beyond their in‑house titles, the company curates a catalogue of proven VR experiences that work well at activations. Options include Racket Pinball for arcade‑style scoring, Rush for intuitive wingsuit flying, VR Racing on multiple tracks and cars with racing rigs, Fruit Ninja for quickfire slicing challenges, nder for globe‑trotting 360 imagery, Whale Encounter for serene underwater awe, Beat Saber for music‑driven rhythm play and Richies Plank to get the heart racing with a fear‑of‑heights classic. While these are not brandable inside VR, they have been tried and tested at live events to provide a smooth guest flow and consistent smiles.

For shared cinematic content, The Virtual Space offers an Immersive Media Theater built on the Kosma Immersion Engine. Up to six viewers can experience synchronised 3D 360 degree VR video with centralised control to start, monitor and reset content, ensuring rapid turnarounds suited to the pace of live events. High performance wireless headsets deliver sharp, comfortable visuals and reliable operation, creating visceral, memorable moments that groups enjoy together.

The team’s track record spans major South African venues and showpieces. They have supported activations and experience hire for well known companies and delivered at the Rand Show, rAge Cape Town and Johannesburg, FIFA eWorld Cup qualifier, EduTECH Africa, ITWeb Security Summit, Property Expo at Sun City, SA Trade Connect at CTICC, SITA Govtech, NAMPO, Africa Tech Festival and fan experiences like Tennis Town at Montecasino. They have operated at Gallagher Estate, Sandton Convention Centre, Durban ICC and Cape Town ICC, and previously ran a VR arcade, The Imaginarium, in Melville. Their recent calendar includes branded activations at Comic Con and a range of corporate events across Gauteng and the Western Cape.

Everything is built around the realities of live brand experiences. Sessions are typically three to seven minutes so more guests can participate. Controls are intuitive, setup between players is quick, and many titles include scoring to drive competition. Both physical and in‑VR branding options are available, displays help onlookers follow the action, and two player or collaborative modes help break the ice. Systems are wireless, compact and comfortable, which keeps spaces tidy and reduces iting times while maintaining high visual quality.

Whether for a trade show stand, corporate function, expo pavilion or public activation, The Virtual Space supplies high end headsets, purpose‑built VR platforms and a fully managed service that includes full stack hardware and software, screen feeds and onsite experience management. Operating from Gauteng and working across South Africa, they focus on creating impactful, shareable moments that amplify brands and keep guests engaged.

The Virtual Space specializes in providing immersive virtual reality experiences for events and activations. Since 2016, they have collaborated with numerous companies in South Africa to deliver engaging VR activations.