DoubleTap KC

DoubleTap KC is located in Kansas City’s historic River Market District at 310 Oak Street, a lively neighborhood known for its City Market, breweries, and the KC Streetcar line that makes getting there easy.

Step Inside the Game

DoubleTap KC is a true virtual reality arcade where you don’t just play a game—you step into it. Voted Kansas City’s best VR arcade, the venue offers more than 50 multiplayer and single-player titles, from battling hordes of zombies and defending a wild west town to dancing, solving puzzles, and racing roller coasters. Guests play in their own private lane, choosing from a Standard Lane with two headsets, a Premium Lane with three, or a Party Lane with five, each equipped with two TVs so everyone can watch the action and catch a favorite sporting event between turns. The experience runs on wireless HTC Focus 3 headsets and controllers, dropping players into worlds where they can rob banks, fight off undead, or compete against another party in a neighboring lane. Whether you’re a hardcore gamer or someone who last touched a console decades ago, the staff makes it easy to jump right in.

Escape Rooms That Take You Somewhere New

For groups that love a classic escape room, DoubleTap KC offers nine virtual reality escape rooms that push the concept to a new dimension. With themes ranging from a jungle sanctuary and a plane crash survival story to a haunted monastery, a cyberpunk heist, and even a trip back to Chernobyl, there’s a challenge for every comfort level—from easy to nearly impossible. Each escape room gives your team 50 minutes to work together and beat the clock. A dedicated guide sends hints directly to your headset, so you’re never truly stuck, and the difficulty ratings help first-timers and escape room pros alike find the right fit. It’s a brain-teasing, adrenaline-pumping way to test teamwork and communication.

More Than a Game: Food, Drinks, and Weekly Fun

DoubleTap KC pairs its gaming with a full bar and grill vibe. The bar pours craft beers from local favorites like KC Bier Co. and Boulevard, along with cocktails built on regional spirits from J. Rieger, Mean Mule, and Tom’s Town. The kitchen serves shareable favorites—wings, nachos, burgers, flatbreads, sandwiches, and crowd-pleasers like cheese sticks and bacon popcorn—so you can eat, drink, and play all in one spot. Beyond gaming, the venue hosts a steady calendar of weekly events, including trivia nights, music bingo, karaoke, and a popular wings-and-trivia Wednesday. Sports fans gather here to cheer on the Chiefs and KC Current during watch parties, making it as much a neighborhood hangout as a gaming destination.

Built for Groups and Celebrations

DoubleTap KC is designed to host large groups, from birthday blowouts and corporate retreats to bachelor and bachelorette parties. The flexible layout accommodates everything from small private parties to full-venue takeovers, with partial and full venue rentals available for team-building, holiday parties, and special celebrations. Large group menus and custom bar tabs are offered, and the team handles setup, logistics, and the good vibes so hosts can simply show up. With two (soon to be three) VR arenas, classic arcade games, and a party room, it’s a natural fit for birthdays, office parties, and any gathering where people want to connect over shared fun.

A Crew That Keeps You in the Action

The staff at DoubleTap KC is consistently praised for being attentive, helpful, and genuinely invested in the guest experience. They keep an eye on your games, step in when players get confused or stuck, and sanitize headsets between uses—wiping them down again in front of you before you start. In the escape rooms, guides send hints straight to your headset, keeping the pace smooth and the fun rolling. The venue was co-founded by Terry Keith and Eddie Reese, who built the 5,000-square-foot space with seven gaming lanes, single-player lanes, and a party room, all separated by curtains and spaced to avoid technology interference. It’s a place where the team clearly cares about making every visit feel personal and welcoming.

Plan Your Visit

Because DoubleTap KC is a pub, guests under 21 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, and children 10 and older are welcome to enjoy VR gaming before 8 PM. Parking and the KC Streetcar make the River Market location easy to reach. Whether you’re stopping by for a date night, a group outing, or a team-building event, the combination of cutting-edge VR, classic arcade games, food, and drinks makes it a memorable stop in Kansas City.