A trampoline park business is built on big, open halls and high-energy group visits. A free-roam VR arena fits that model on a much smaller footprint: one room where 4 to 20 players move around a real space, see a virtual world and play team games together. For a park owner, it is a second attraction that aims at guests who have outgrown jumping, and at the birthday and corporate groups that want more than one activity. Metaforce VR Arena supplies the games and support for a flat subscription, with no franchise fee and no royalty.
Why add a VR arena to a trampoline park?
A trampoline park already has what a VR arena needs: a reception, party rooms, a café, staff used to timed sessions and a steady flow of groups. What it can't easily do is change. Courts and foam pits stay the same for years, and older kids who have done everything stop asking to come back. That is reasoning about the format, not a statistic.
A VR arena addresses it from a different angle:
- Different ages. Metaforce's team games (TeamForce, StarForce, Elevators and Portals) are rated 7+, and they are built for teenagers and adults as much as for children. Mini Games (6+) are 3 non-violent family games for younger guests and parents.
- New content without construction. Metaforce releases new maps or games every 6 months, included in the subscription. The room stays the same; the world players see changes.
- Weekday and evening demand. Team shooters work for corporate events and friend groups, a market a trampoline park rarely reaches on its own.
How much space does it take compared with the park?
Very little. Trampoline park franchisors describe large buildings:
| Brand | Typical park size (as published) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Zone | 16,000–50,000 sq ft | Franchise Times, 2026 [1] |
| Urban Air Adventure Park | Average 35,000 sq ft | Franzy, 2026 FDD summary (third party) [3] |
| Altitude Trampoline Park | Ideal 25,000 sq ft, range 20,000–30,000 | International Franchise Association, 2023 [4] |
A Metaforce arena needs:
| Parameter | Metaforce requirement |
|---|---|
| Play area | 50–300 m² (538–3,229 sq ft) |
| Total venue, including reception and lounge | 100–700 m² (1,076–7,535 sq ft) |
| Optimal format | 150–250 m² total (1,614–2,690 sq ft) with a 100–150 m² play area (1,076–1,614 sq ft) |
| Ceiling height | From 2.5 m (8.2 ft) |
| Floor | Level |
| Power | 10–15 kW |
By our own calculation, the optimal Metaforce format equals roughly 6–11% of a 25,000 sq ft park. Inside a park, the arena can share reception, lounge and party rooms; a separate VR lounge is not required, so the extra space you need is mostly the play area itself. Columns or an irregular room don't rule a space out: Metaforce rebuilds its maps around the exact layout of each venue. More on layouts in VR arena design.
Adding to your trampoline park equipment mix
Trampoline park equipment usually means courts, pads, nets and foam. A VR arena adds no physical structure to the play area, and the equipment list is short:
- Headsets. Metaforce games run on Meta Quest 2, 3 and 3S, and PICO 4 and PICO 4 Ultra.
- Computers and tracking. Metaforce provides a list of compatible headsets and tracking systems.
- The room. An open, level floor, ceilings from 2.5 m and 10–15 kW of power.
The partner buys the equipment from any supplier and pays for the venue and renovation. Metaforce supplies the games, adapts the maps to your room, trains staff and supports the launch. Details are in VR arena equipment.
Birthdays and corporate events
Parties are where a second attraction pays off first. A trampoline park already sells party packages; VR can become an upgrade tier:
| Package | What the group gets |
|---|---|
| Jump | Your existing trampoline party |
| Jump + VR | Trampoline time plus a VR arena block, for older kids and mixed groups |
| VR | A VR-only party for teenagers and adults who don't want to jump |
Large groups can split: half jump, half play VR, then swap. On one Metaforce arena 8 to 12 or more people play at once, depending on the room, and a game supports 4 to 20 players.
Corporate events are a separate market. Team shooters work for team building on weekday evenings, when family traffic is lower. See VR birthday party and VR team building.
Subscription instead of a royalty
Trampoline park franchises are typically priced with an upfront fee plus a share of revenue. Published terms:
| Brand | Initial investment (as published) | Franchise fee | Royalty | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Zone | New build $2.3M–$5.2M; converting an existing park $166,750–$463,250 | Not stated in [1]; $75,000 per 2024 FDD summary [2] | 6% of gross sales | [1], [2] |
| Urban Air Adventure Park | $2,852,887–$7,944,050 | $100,000 | 7% | 2026 FDD summary [3] |
| Altitude Trampoline Park | $2,225,000–$3,258,500 (2024 FDD summary); $1,620,500–$2,611,500 (2023) | $45,000 | 6% | [5], [4] |
These are figures as published by the sources on the dates shown; check the current FDD before any decision. Aggregator ranges for the same brand differ by FDD year: a 2024 FDD summary gives Sky Zone $2,178,000–$3,900,000 [2].
Metaforce works differently. You pay a fixed subscription, and the arena's revenue stays yours:
| Term | Price (taxes included, paid upfront) |
|---|---|
| 6 months | $4,990 |
| 12 months (most popular) | $7,990 |
| 24 months | $14,990 |
| After the term | Another term or $799/month |
There is no franchise fee, no royalty, no revenue share and no marketing fee. When the subscription ends, access to the games stops; your equipment stays yours. Full terms are on franchise cost and no-royalty franchise.
What can a VR arena earn?
We publish economics only for Russia, in rubles; they are not a forecast for a US park. In Russia, 1 hour per player costs from about RUB 800 to RUB 2,300, and renting the whole arena costs about RUB 5,500–19,900 per hour. Metaforce arenas in Russia make RUB 500,000–1,500,000 in monthly revenue depending on the city, the venue and occupancy, with payback from about one year. Inside a park, shared rooms and staff change the costs, so numbers must be calculated for your venue.
How to fit a VR arena into your trampoline park business plan
- Find the room. A level area with a play zone from 50 m² (538 sq ft) and ceilings from 2.5 m. An underused party room, a storage area or an adjacent unit can work.
- Check power. 10–15 kW to that area.
- Send us the floor plan. We tell you what fits and rebuild the maps around your layout.
- Plan staff. VR needs a dedicated game master during sessions, not a court monitor doing it on the side. Metaforce trains staff and provides a knowledge base.
- Rework the party menu. Add Jump + VR and VR-only packages.
- Launch. From a week to several months after signing, depending mainly on the venue and renovation.
This model already works next to other attractions: a partner arena running Metaforce games operates inside a family entertainment center in Voronezh. Metaforce games run in about 30 arenas in 4 countries, including 2 of our own in Yekaterinburg. If you are comparing formats, see our entertainment franchise comparison, and for parks with a wider attraction mix, family entertainment center.
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FAQ
How much does it cost to open a trampoline park?
Published franchise figures run into the millions: Sky Zone gives $2.3M–$5.2M for a new build [1], and a 2026 FDD summary gives Urban Air $2,852,887–$7,944,050 [3]. Adding a VR arena to a park you already run is a much smaller project: you pay for the room, renovation and equipment, plus a Metaforce subscription from $4,990 for 6 months.
Is a VR arena a trampoline park franchise?
No. Metaforce is a subscription to free-roam VR games and know-how for an arena you run inside your park or on its own. There is no franchise fee and no royalty.
What ages does a VR arena serve?
Team games are rated 7+ and suit teenagers and adults. Mini Games are 6+ and designed for younger children and families.
How much space do I need inside the park?
A play area from 50 m² (538 sq ft), ceilings from 2.5 m (8.2 ft), a level floor and 10–15 kW of power. The optimal format is 150–250 m² in total (1,614–2,690 sq ft), and reception and lounge can be shared with the park.
How often does the content change?
New maps or games every 6 months, included in the subscription.
Sources
Checked October 2026. Figures are as published by each source on the date shown and may change; always confirm current terms with each franchisor.
- Franchise Times, "Jump around" (top trampoline park franchise), March 2026: https://www.franchisetimes.com/issue-archive/2026/march/jump-around-top-trampoline-park-franchise/article_9162f84f-0f4e-4237-ab55-9217b8b29659.html
- Franzy, Sky Zone, 2024 FDD summary (third party): https://franzy.com/franchises/sky-zone
- Franzy, Urban Air Adventure Park, 2026 FDD summary (third party): https://franzy.com/franchises/urban-air-adventure-park
- International Franchise Association, Altitude Trampoline Park news, 13 January 2023: https://www.franchise.org/2023/01/latest-signed-agreement-bounces-altitude-trampoline-park-into-lake-havasu/
- Franzy, Altitude Trampoline Park, 2024 FDD summary (third party): https://franzy.com/franchises/altitude-trampoline-park