Brothers Kyle and Michael Markus grew up in Kelowna and watched all the fun stuff like the Flinstones shut down.
The pair wanted to give back to the community and bring back activities more than just hitting the beach.
Kyle says the project has been five years in the making, but together they finally opened Virtual Rcades.
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The gaming centre hasn乌鸦传媒檛 been open for long, but lots of people have already come by to check it out.
Kyle said you can book for an hour at $40 per person. They keep groupings small to ensure no one has to wait around.
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The simulations are ever changing because different visuals and scenarios can be programmed into the various machines, meaning there is always something new to try.
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The brothers are excited to finally be open and have customers eager to try out the different machines. They said if all goes well Virtual Rcades could become a franchise in the future.
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Check out the new business on Findlay Rd. Book your time slot online at virtualrcades.com.
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