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Showcasing NZ’s top VR developers alongside a selection of fun, interactive technology from leading gaming producers

We Love VR is a never-before-seen Virtual Reality experience. Visitors will have a chance to win an Index VR set at the We Love VR event, December 19th & 20th at the ASB Showgrounds, Auckland.

We Love VR is part of the We Love Aotearoa celebration. The event is free, and no tickets are required for entry.

We Love VR will showcase New Zealand’s top VR developers demonstrating their titles along with Half-Life: Alyx (R18) on 20 stations that will run the latest and greatest virtual reality technology. A wide variety of content will give age-appropriate options for each visitor. Alongside this will be a host of other exciting Interactive, Gaming and Technology hardware.

Facebook Competition Ts&Cs - Valve Index VR Kits
Entry is open to individuals who are residents of New Zealand only. It is the winner’s responsibility to contact us with their information to claim prize. Prize is void after 14 days if winner does not collect. Entry is open to individuals who are residents of New Zealand only.

Please read the guest information below before attending We Love VR.

Tasty food and beverages will be available on site during the day from:

Important guest information

Every guest will be required to fill out a disclaimer on entry.
Each booth is hosted by a local developer who will guide you through the virtual reality experience of your choice.
Half-Life: Alyx is only available for guests 18 years or older.

Tamariki
Children under the age of 16 may not be able to use the hardware comfortably due to the weight of the headset and controllers, however if accompanied by a guardian, children from 5+ are able to have a safe, fun VR experience. We have experiences designed for young children.

Implanted Devices
Consult your health professional prior to taking part in this experience if you have implanted electronic devices (e.g. pacemaker) to confirm that these devices will not be impacted. Do not begin this experience if your medical device will be affected by the emitted radio waves.

Impairments such as Sickness, Fatigue, or Drugs
You may not participate in this experience if you are sick, fatigued, or have been using alcohol or drugs. These conditions increase your risk of nausea, dizziness, discomfort and loss of balance. Drugs and alcohol may also impact your judgment and reactions to the virtual environment.

Hygiene & COVID-19 Precautions
The Headset and each Controller will be cleaned with antibacterial wipes between each user. Our hosts regularly sanitise their hands and have been instructed to not allow anyone that could have a high temperature or shortness of breath to participate in the experience. All users must sign a waiver and follow contract tracing guidelines before entering the experience.

If you have any of the following symptoms, please do not be offended when we deny entry into this event: a cough, a high temperature of at least 38°C, shortness of breath, sore throat, sneezing and runny nose, temporary loss of smell.