{"id":13174,"date":"2026-03-29T15:52:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fusionarena.ch\/basel\/faq\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T12:40:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T11:40:03","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fusionarena.ch\/en\/basel\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Usually, nobody reads the FAQ, and if they do, it's only to call us anyway and ask if a 9-year-old can play Patient Zero after all. For the sake of completeness, we've listed the most common questions and answers here.  <\/span><\/pre>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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 How does the booking process work? How much time do we need?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you’re playing a full-body VR game, you should plan to be there for about 1 hour:<\/p>
  1. Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment for administrative tasks, including check-in with rules and liability waiver.<\/p><\/li>
  2. You can watch the health and safety video on site at the booked time.<\/p><\/li>
  3. You will then receive a briefing on the technology and the mission.<\/p><\/li>
  4. Let’s get started: Head to the VR room to get equipped!<\/p><\/li>
  5. The mission itself takes 20\u201330 minutes, depending on the game and your pace.<\/p><\/li>
  6. After the mission, the equipment is dismantled.<\/p><\/li>
  7. The free lounge games are included in your ticket. After the game, you are welcome to stay for a drink and chat about the experience. <\/p><\/li><\/ol>
    You should allow about 90 minutes for a double round.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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     What age are the games suitable for? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Recommendation Full-Body VR (TrueVR): The minimum height for the game is 135 cm and the minimum age is 10 years. VR Light (Genzone): While the headset typically fits a 7-year-old, we recommend that Genzone is not suitable for children under 10 years old.  <\/p>
    Children\/Youth Groups (12 years and younger) Up to 5 players can play alone. For 6 or more players, an adult must be present to coordinate the game. <\/p>
    The New Youth Protection Law 2025 in Switzerland As of January 1, 2025, providers like us will also be held liable if we allow children and young people to play games that are not intended for their age. Press release: https:\/\/bit.ly\/40fFd0X <\/p>
    What does this mean specifically?<\/p>
    1. Escape Rooms and Adventure Games from 10 years<\/li>
    2. PvP Shooter Laser Tag from 10 years<\/li>
    3. Zombie Shooters from 12 years<\/li><\/ol>
      The two zombie shooters are definitely no longer suitable for children under 12 years old (PEGI rule = violence against fantasy creatures). The PvP shooters against each other do not involve blood; they function like laser tag. We will continue to allow these games from 10 years old.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       What if we are more than 10 people? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      For events with more than ten people, our consulting team is available to assist you. We would be happy to discuss the best option for your occasion, whether it’s individual bookings or a private event package. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       Where can I see your available dates? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Either under “Book Now” for each game or on the desktop PC under “Book Now” in the main menu.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       Do I have to wear contact lenses? Can I wear my glasses?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      If your glasses aren’t huge, they’ll fit under the VR glasses without any problems.<\/p>
      However, you’ll have the best experience with contact lenses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       What happens if there is one person more or one person less? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      If the game allows it based on the number of players (you can see this in the game overview, minimum\/maximum number of players), then you simply pay the additional fee on site. Please understand that we cannot refund overpaid players. In such a case, we will issue a voucher.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       When should we arrive? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      We recommend that you arrive on time or 10-15 minutes before your appointment.<\/p>
      Directions to the Fusion Arena can be found under the “Contact” menu.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       Can you explain the game to us in English as well? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Yes, that’s no problem. Our staff are fluent in German and English. The game itself contains no written or spoken language.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       How long does a game last? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      The game duration varies between 20 and 30 minutes. Please note that this is the actual mission time within the headset. Your time with us, including arrival, introduction, mission briefing, and getting ready, should be set aside approximately one hour. You can find more information in the product description for each experience.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       Can we reschedule our appointment at short notice? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Unlike in a cinema, we can only sell one slot per “showing.” Therefore, our terms and conditions are strict regarding this. We will try to find a solution with you, but please understand our situation. The average advance booking time for an event with several people in Switzerland is two weeks.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       What happens if we get stuck? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      You will then receive further instructions via radio.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       When are new games released? How will I find out about them?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      We usually receive two new games per year. The best way to stay informed is to follow us on Instagram or subscribe to our newsletter. That way you’ll also get to see special offers.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       What happens if I feel sick during the game? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Experience gained over several years of operation at the Fusion Arena since 2018 clearly shows that less than 1% of visitors have had to end their experience due to nausea or discomfort. If you feel unwell, you can notify the game master and remove the VR headset at any time. All experiences are always supervised by a VR operator who will assist you.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       Are we allowed to drink alcohol before the game? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      We don’t recommend it, as the risk of accidents increases. Please note that you are wearing 7,000\u201310,000 francs worth of equipment\u2014per player, mind you.  The technical equipment is not mass-produced, which makes repairs costly. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       Is it okay for someone with epilepsy to play? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      At your own risk and liability. The risk of an epileptic seizure exists in VR; therefore, Fusion Arena and the manufacturers of VR headsets disclaim all liability.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       Do we play against each other? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Most games require teamwork. In PvP (person vs. person) shooters, you can split into two teams and play against each other. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       Can I see and hear my teammates? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Yes, you can see all the other players and identify them by their height and body language. Each player can communicate with their teammates via microphone and headphones. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       Can I move around freely in the game? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Yes, the experience is wireless across an area of \u200b\u200b100-200 square meters, depending on the game.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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       Do you develop the games yourselves? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      No, our Swiss partner company TrueVRSystems in Dietlikon develops the games. Fusion Arena is part of Pandally; both companies are based in Switzerland. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":12833,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13174","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fusionarena.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13174","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fusionarena.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fusionarena.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fusionarena.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fusionarena.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13174"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/fusionarena.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13174\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16321,"href":"https:\/\/fusionarena.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13174\/revisions\/16321"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fusionarena.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fusionarena.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13174"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}