Top VR Games for Kids’ Birthday Parties
All the games below are non-violent, easy to learn, and ideal for party environments.
1. Beat Saber (ages 7+)
Best for: high energy, music lovers, competitive kids.
Beat Saber is one of the most popular VR games in the world, and a birthday party favourite in NZ. Kids use glowing sabers to slice blocks in time with music.
- Easy to understand in under 30 seconds
- Fun to watch, which matters for the kids waiting their turn
- Competitive without being aggressive
Quick turns, everyone cheers, and it works well across mixed ages.
2. Walkabout Mini Golf (ages 7+)
Best for: calm kids, mixed age groups, family-friendly parties.
A relaxed but surprisingly fun VR mini golf experience set in colourful, imaginative worlds. Kids love the funny courses, exploring the environments, and playing together or taking turns.
No motion sickness, an easy learning curve, and parents usually enjoy watching it too.
3. Job Simulator (ages 7–12)
Best for: creative kids and younger groups.
Job Simulator lets kids playfully explore silly jobs like office worker, chef and shop assistant. It is humorous, interactive, and encourages creativity rather than competition.
Funny to watch, no pressure, and a great ice-breaker at the start of a party.
4. Richie’s Plank Experience (ages 8+)
Best for: brave kids and big reactions.
Kids step out onto a virtual plank high above a city. The reactions are priceless. It creates big laughs, works well in short turns, and tends to be the moment people remember.
Always supervised, and always optional — kids choose whether to try it.
5. Fruit Ninja VR (ages 7+)
Best for: younger kids and simple fun.
Slice flying fruit in VR. It is colourful, active and very easy to play, with no complex controls, short sessions and high replay value.
6. Space Pirate Trainer (ages 8+)
Best for: action lovers, without the violence.
A fun arcade-style game where kids defend themselves against flying drones. There is no blood or realistic violence, just fast-paced dodging and shooting. Sci-fi theme, plenty of physical movement, pure arcade fun.
Every headset has over 60 games and experiences installed. Each headset is loaded with a different combination of titles, meaning the more headsets you hire, the bigger and more varied your overall game selection becomes. You can see some of our game selection here.
VR hire vs buying a headset for a party
For most NZ families, hiring makes more sense than buying.
Hiring for a birthday party means no setup stress, pre-loaded kid-safe games, instructions included, and a much lower cost for one-off use. Buying means a high upfront cost, one game at a time, and no party guidance.
Is VR safe for kids?
Yes, when used correctly. Our recommendations:
- Ages 7 and up
- Short turns of 5 to 10 minutes
- Adult supervision
- A clear play space
All the party games listed here are age-appropriate and non-violent.
Ready to book a VR birthday party in NZ?
We provide VR birthday party hire across New Zealand, with kid-friendly games, simple setup instructions and flexible hire options.
The 3-headset VR Party Pack is the usual choice for birthdays, or see all our VR hire gear. Get in touch to check availability for your child’s birthday.