The ANVIO franchise offers several ways in: adding ANVIO games to an existing space from $0 with your own equipment, a $5,000 start without equipment, or a full ANVIO park from $20,000+ [1]. Games are licensed by annual subscription or by paying for every player in a session, and locations under the ANVIO brand pay a 10% monthly royalty on ANVIO games [1]. Metaforce VR Arena is a free-roam team arena sold by subscription only, with no franchise fee and no royalty. This page compares the two using public sources checked in October 2026.
We are Metaforce, so this comparison is not written by a neutral party. Every statement about ANVIO below links to a public source, and where a figure is not public, we say so.
What is ANVIO?
ANVIO VR (ANVIO LLC) makes location-based VR games and offers them to venues as content or as a branded arena [1]. Its B2B website reports 55 clubs in 42 cities and 15 countries and a portfolio of 9 titles [1]. The flagship title, Revolta, is a team PvP shooter with a level editor; the PvE games are offered in packs of 3 or 5 depending on the game zone [1][2].
How much does the ANVIO franchise cost?
| Item | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Start with your own equipment | $0, with a minimum balance top-up (amount not stated) | [1] |
| Start without equipment | $5,000 | [1] |
| ANVIO park | From $20,000+ upfront investment | [1][2] |
| Franchise fee | "Zero franchise fees" for partners who follow the location requirements | [2] |
| Royalty | 10% monthly royalty from ANVIO's games (ANVIO-brand locations) | [1] |
| Game licence | Annual subscription with unlimited plays, or pay for every player in a session; prices vary by region and are not published | [1] |
| Game zone equipment | $2,900–15,100 depending on format | [2] |
| Revenue and payback | $20,000 monthly revenue per arena and 12-month payback, as stated by the company | [2] |
What does an ANVIO game zone need?
From ANVIO's park page [2]:
| Format | Area | Players | Equipment investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 × 5 m | 25 m² | Up to 4 | $2,900–12,000 |
| 10 × 10 m | 100 m² | Up to 6 | $3,500 |
| 10 × 20 m | 200 m² | Up to 12 | $5,900 |
| Scalable | 16–400 m² | 4 to 12 | $2,900–15,100 |
Equipment: one game PC or laptop, a Wi-Fi router and VR headsets; compatible headsets listed are Meta Quest 2/3, HTC Vive Focus 3 and Pico 4 [1].
ANVIO vs Metaforce VR Arena: side by side
| ANVIO | Metaforce VR Arena | |
|---|---|---|
| Business model | Game licence (annual subscription or pay per player); 10% royalty for ANVIO-brand locations [1] | Subscription only; no royalty, no franchise fee, no marketing fee |
| Start | $0 with own equipment (plus a minimum top-up), $5,000 without equipment, park from $20,000+ [1] | From RUB 2.5 million for arenas in Russia (venue, renovation and equipment, paid by the partner) |
| Game licence price | Not published; varies by region [1] | $4,990 / 6 months, $7,990 / 12 months, $14,990 / 24 months, then $799 per month, taxes included |
| Players per game | Up to 12 per game zone [2] | 4–20 per game; how many play at once depends on the venue |
| Space | 16–400 m² game zones [2] | 50–300 m² play area; 100–700 m² total venue |
| Content | 9 titles, incl. the Revolta PvP shooter with level editor; 3 or 5 PvE games depending on the zone [1][2] | 5 in-house games (TeamForce, StarForce, Elevators, Portals, Mini Games), Zombies coming soon |
| Maps for the venue | Fixed zone formats or any size from 5 to 400 m² [1] | Maps rebuilt around the exact layout of each venue |
| Equipment | PC or laptop, router, Meta Quest 2/3, HTC Vive Focus 3 or Pico 4 [1] | Buy from any supplier; compatible headsets include Meta Quest 2/3/3S, PICO 4 and PICO 4 Ultra |
| Network | 55 clubs, 42 cities, 15 countries [1] | 30+ arenas in 4 countries |
Metaforce figures come from our own franchise terms. ANVIO figures come from the sources listed below.
Which model fits which investor?
- ANVIO suits a venue that already has equipment or wants a small game zone from 25 m², and is fine with a licence priced by region or per player; a branded ANVIO park adds a 10% royalty on ANVIO games [1][2].
- Metaforce VR Arena suits a dedicated free-roam arena for groups of up to 20 players, with a published fixed price and no royalty. You pay the subscription for games and support; the venue, renovation and equipment are paid separately. When the subscription ends, access to the games stops and the equipment stays with you.
Metaforce partners receive games adapted to their exact venue layout, launch support, staff training and a knowledge base, and a manager stays on hand. With the franchise package, partners also get a website, the network CRM and a marketing kit.
FAQ
Does ANVIO charge a royalty?
ANVIO lists a 10% monthly royalty from its games for locations under the ANVIO brand. Venues that only license the games pay by annual subscription or per player.
How much does it cost to start with ANVIO?
From $0 if you already have equipment (a minimum balance top-up is required), $5,000 without equipment, or from $20,000+ for an ANVIO park, according to ANVIO.
How much space does ANVIO need?
From 25 m² for up to 4 players to 200 m² for up to 12; scalable zones run from 16 to 400 m².
Does ANVIO publish its licence prices?
No. ANVIO says subscription and per-player prices vary by region and gives them on request.
How is Metaforce VR Arena different?
Metaforce charges no royalty in any format and publishes one subscription price for any venue: $7,990 for 12 months, taxes included. Games take 4–20 players and the maps are rebuilt around each venue.
Sources
Checked October 2026. Figures about ANVIO are taken from the sources below and may change; always confirm current terms with the company.
- ANVIO, B2B website: https://b2b.anvio.com/
- ANVIO, franchise (park) page: https://b2b.anvio.com/en/park