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Guests experiencing Verse Immersive augmented reality at Mind Bender AR Jacksonville Beach
Mind Bender AR · Jacksonville Beach · Verse Immersive

Jacksonville's Only
AR Experience

Walk through holographic worlds using Snap Spectacles AR glasses. See the real room. See your friends. See everything — plus a universe of holographic wonders layered right on top of reality.

2Holographic Worlds
10Guests at Once
$29.99Per Person
Ages 7+Recommended
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What Is This

Not VR. Not a Screen. Something New.

Virtual reality puts you in a headset and shuts the real world out. That's why people get motion sickness — your brain can't reconcile what it sees with what it feels. Augmented reality works differently. You keep your eyes on the real world. You see the floor. You see your friends. You see the room. And then — layered on top of all of that — holographic animals, planets, puzzles, and worlds appear through the Snap Spectacles glasses.

The result is an experience that feels genuinely magical without any of the disorientation. Up to 10 people can be in the room simultaneously, each on their own independent journey. What you interact with has no effect on anyone else — but you're all in the same space, sharing the same moment, seeing completely different things.

Mind Bender AR is Jacksonville's exclusive Verse Immersive partner — the only place in Northeast Florida where you can experience this technology. The nearest comparable installation is hours away.

"It was like being in Avatar — except I could still see my kids right next to me the whole time."

✅ Augmented Reality (What We Have)

✓See your real surroundings at all times
✓See and interact with other guests
✓Virtually zero motion sickness
✓Lightweight glasses — not a bulky headset
✓Holographic content layered over reality
✓Up to 10 guests simultaneously

⚠️ Virtual Reality (What We Don't Have)

✗Completely isolated from real world
✗Cannot see other people in the room
✗Common motion sickness issues
✗Heavy, hot headsets strapped to face
✗Screen between you and reality
✗Typically one user at a time
The Unreal Garden augmented reality experience — holographic animals in a fantasy world at Mind Bender Jacksonville Beach
Experience One

The Unreal Garden

"A world that shouldn't exist. Right in front of you."

Step into a holographic fantasy world where life-sized animals — elephants, frogs, butterflies, and creatures you've never seen — exist alongside glowing plants, floating orbs, and impossible landscapes. The Garden is part one of the Everworld trilogy — an ongoing narrative of wonder and discovery.

The Unreal Garden rewards curiosity. The more you explore and interact, the more the world reveals. Guests who rush through miss entire layers of the experience. The group that takes its time — reaching out to touch things, looking in corners, following creatures — gets the full show. Sessions run approximately 25 minutes.

Age7+
GuestsUp to 10
Duration~25 Min
Price$29.99/person
Book The Unreal Garden Multi-Pass: Both Worlds
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Star Walk augmented reality experience — guests walking through the solar system at Mind Bender Jacksonville Beach
Experience Two

Star Walk

"Mars six feet in front of you. Beethoven in your ears."

Walk through the solar system in breathtaking holographic 3D. Stand next to planets. Watch asteroids drift past. Experience the true scale of the sun — something photographs simply cannot convey — while Beethoven plays through the room. Star Walk is part science, part art, part experience that has no real comparison.

Star Walk is the sleeper hit of the two experiences. Guests who come in expecting The Unreal Garden to be the star often leave talking about Star Walk. The Beethoven soundtrack does something unexpected — it adds emotional weight to the visual experience in a way that guests consistently mention in reviews. Sessions run approximately 25 minutes.

Age7+
GuestsUp to 10
Duration~25 Min
Price$29.99/person
Book Star Walk Multi-Pass: Both Worlds
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Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Single Experience
$29.99
per person
One AR world of your choice — The Unreal Garden or Star Walk. Approximately 25 minutes. Up to 10 guests.
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Best Value
Multi-Pass
$44.99
per person
Both AR worlds — The Unreal Garden AND Star Walk. Approximately 50 minutes total. Most guests choose this option.
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Add an Escape Room
$39.99
per person
Combine your AR experience with one of four private escape rooms for a complete Mind Bender visit. Most groups spend 2–3 hours total.
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Plan Your Visit

Everything You Need to Know

Location1500 Beach Blvd #212, Jacksonville Beach
Mon – Thu1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday1:00 PM – Midnight
Saturday10:00 AM – Midnight
Sunday1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Single Pass$29.99 Per Person
Multi-Pass$44.99 Per Person
Age MinimumAges 7+ Recommended
Group SizeUp to 10 Guests
Duration~25 Min Per Experience
ParkingFree — Directly Outside
Motion SicknessVirtually Zero Risk

Book Your AR Experience

Weekend sessions fill fast. Book online to lock in your time — or call and we'll take care of it.

Book Multi-Pass — $44.99 Book Single Pass — $29.99 📞 Call to Book

Groups larger than 10? Call us directly — we can schedule back-to-back sessions.

Questions

Frequently Asked

What exactly is augmented reality?
Augmented reality (AR) layers holographic digital content over your real-world view. Through Snap Spectacles glasses, you see the real room around you plus holographic animals, planets, and worlds appearing in three-dimensional space. Unlike VR, you never lose awareness of your real surroundings.
How much does the AR experience cost?
A single AR experience is $29.99 per person. The Multi-Pass — covering both The Unreal Garden and Star Walk — is $44.99 per person. Most groups choose the Multi-Pass to get the full picture of what Verse Immersive offers.
Will I get motion sickness?
Virtually no. Motion sickness in VR happens because your brain loses its reference to the real world. With AR, you always see your actual surroundings, so your brain stays oriented. The vast majority of guests experience zero discomfort regardless of prior VR sensitivity.
How many people can experience AR at once?
Up to 10 guests can be in the AR room simultaneously. Each guest wears their own glasses and has their own independent journey — what one person does has no effect on anyone else's experience. You'll all be in the same physical space but experiencing your own holographic adventure.
Which experience should I do first — Unreal Garden or Star Walk?
Most guests start with The Unreal Garden since it introduces you to how AR works through the most visually dramatic content. Star Walk then builds on that familiarity with a different kind of wonder. That said, there's no wrong order — both experiences stand completely on their own.
Can I combine AR with an escape room in the same visit?
Yes — and most groups do. A typical combined visit runs 2 to 3 hours depending on which escape room you choose and how long you spend in the AR room. Book the AR experience through Peek Pro and the escape room through Xola — or call us and we'll coordinate the timing for you.
What Guests Say

Verse Immersive Reviews

Guest wearing Verse Immersive AR glasses looking up in amazement at Mind Bender Jacksonville Beach
★★★★★

"I took my kids and was blown away by the immersive and interactive nature of the experience! We all thoroughly enjoyed finding all the animals in The Unreal Garden and learning about the solar system in Star Walk. My kids were raving about it for days! 10/10 recommend!"

Verse Immersive Guest
Couple wearing Verse Immersive AR glasses smiling during shared AR experience at Mind Bender
★★★★★

"The experience is worth it! It's like being in a video game! I swear I must've walked ten miles in the room. It was interactive but very calm and gentle. Fun and exciting."

Verse Immersive Guest
Two women wearing AR glasses looking up in wonder at Mind Bender AR experience Jacksonville
★★★★★

"I took my son there, and we had a blast! It was cool, with the AR it almost felt like we were in Avatar! Worth checking out."

Verse Immersive Guest
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Jacksonville's Only AR Experience

Two holographic worlds. Up to 10 guests. Virtually zero motion sickness. The only Verse Immersive installation in Northeast Florida — at 1500 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach.

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Roger Baldwin
Owner · Mind Bender AR · Jacksonville Beach  ·  roger@mindbenderar.com

Roger Baldwin has owned and operated Mind Bender AR at 1500 Beach Blvd in Jacksonville Beach since 2023. After 20+ years running businesses in Georgia, Roger relocated to Jacksonville Beach and brought Verse Immersive augmented reality to Northeast Florida — the first and only installation of its kind in the region.