// Nowra · NSW · est. 2026
This page tells you about The Control Room — a place in Nowra for video games, virtual reality and parties. Scroll down slowly to read about each area. Use the Book now button at the top to book a visit.
South Coast HQ for gamers — PCs, free-roam VR, motion sim racing and a lounge that feels like home turf.
01 STEP INSIDE
VR Arena
Five free-roam stations. No wires, no rails. Escape rooms, arcade shooters and worlds you cross on foot — the closest thing to stepping into the game.
Three ways in · tap to explore
Tap a VR experience below to see what it is and some of the games.
Multiplayer VR escape rooms you walk through on foot — no wires, no controllers pinned to a wall. Grab a crew of 2–6, pick a world, and solve your way out before the clock runs down. Our escape titles are powered by ARVI VR, the studio behind the most immersive room-scale adventures going.
Free-roam VR arcade — pick up a headset and drop straight into pure fun. Quick to learn, hard to put down, and brilliant head-to-head. Perfect for first-timers and short blasts between everything else on the floor.
Active VR gets you moving — rhythm, aim and full-body workouts disguised as games. Big energy, big scores, and a real sweat by the end. Made for groups who want to compete and burn some off.
02 THE FLOOR
Gaming Floor
Two ways to play, one floor. PC arena: twelve high-spec battlestations on 240Hz glass with an esports-grade network — drop in solo or roll deep. Console corner: a PS5 and an Xbox with a wall-sized game library — couch co-op, versus classics and party stacks, booked by the hour.
Floor leaderboard · this week
Live on the floor screens
03 FULL SEND
Sim Racing
Two full racing rigs for head-to-head laps. Force feedback, real telemetry, lap records to chase — Bathurst to Spa without leaving Nowra. Scroll flat-out to redline.
04 REFUEL STATION
Food & Bev
Barista coffee, cocktails, craft beer on tap and finger food built for one-handed gaming. Hospitality designed as entertainment — the bar is part of the show.
05 BUILD · CODE · CREATE
Classes & Maker Space
Two sides of the workshop. Maker space: 3D printers, laser cutting, design software and fabrication tools — come in with an idea, leave with a thing. STEM classes: hands-on tech learning for kids and teens, term-time and school holidays.
🤖 Robot Building
Build and battle real robots — motors, sensors, code and a healthy amount of mayhem.
💻 Coding & Game Design
From first lines of code to designing and playing your own games — beginner friendly, taught by people who love it.
🖨️ Maker Workshops
3D printing, laser cutting and digital design — first-time makers welcome, project kits provided.
06 WORTH BRAGGING ABOUT
Parties & Events
Two ways to take the room over. Parties: epic celebrations for kids, teens and adults — powered by VR, gaming, sim racing and hospitality designed as entertainment, with a VIP suite for crews who want it to themselves. Events & esports: team nights, tournaments and after-dark comps — bring your five, we run the bracket.
K/ Kids' Birthdays
Guided VR and gaming sessions, party hosting, and interactive dessert experiences that make the day unforgettable.
T/ Teen Parties
Multiplayer VR showdowns, PC and console tournaments, and sim racing battles — bragging rights included.
A/ Adult Celebrations
Date nights, birthdays and friend-group takeovers — signature themed drinks, sharing platters and a licensed bar.
Event types · on the calendar
Tap an event name below to read what it is. Tap it again to close it.
07 BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE
VIP Suite
An exclusive, sound-insulated private room — date nights, friend-group takeovers, celebrations. Flips into a creator studio with recording and streaming gear, or a calm, low-sensory space when the volume needs to drop.
Book the suite08 WORK, BUT FUN
Corporate
Team building, functions and celebrations your team will actually talk about — VR showdowns, a sim racing grand prix and a licensed bar to finish.
01 Compete Together
Cooperative VR adventures and escape experiences built for teams — plus tournaments and head-to-head sim racing. Shared challenges, real connection, zero trust falls.
02 Functions
End-of-year and everything between — a flexible events space with interactive desserts, themed drinks, sharing platters and a licensed bar.
03 Creator Studio
The sound-insulated VIP suite doubles as a studio with recording and streaming gear — offsites, workshops, podcasts and content days.
09 EVERYONE'S WELCOME
Inclusive Sessions
Disability-friendly experiences designed to build confidence, belonging and meaningful social interaction. Structured, predictable sessions with staff who get it — calm, quiet and entirely at your pace.
◦ Low-Sensory Gaming
Reduced noise and lighting, smaller groups, and staff who understand sensory needs.
◦ Structured Social Sessions
Guided group play that builds social confidence through shared interests.
◦ Calming Guided VR
Gentle, guided virtual experiences — from virtual tourism to quiet exploration.
◦ Quiet Private Suite
Our sound-insulated VIP suite offers a calm, enclosed space for guests with sensory sensitivities.
Talk to us about a session — hello@thecontrolroom.net
// READY PLAYER ONE?
Your Move
Stations are waiting. Booking takes about a minute — see you on the floor.
The Control Room · Nowra NSW · portal.thecontrolroom.net