Ctrl V Virtual Reality Arcade — Arcade in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Arcade Venue

Ctrl V Virtual Reality Arcade sits on Charlois Boulevard in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and it stands apart from most of the city’s gaming venues by leaning almost entirely into immersive virtual reality rather than the traditional rows of cabinets. The Winston-Salem location is part of the chain’s dedicated VR rooms, and on-site listings identify it as a video arcade, a category that, in this case, describes a headset-driven play space rather than a pinball or redemption hall. Players booking a session here step into a focused, small-footprint environment built around a VR rig instead of tokens or ticket counters.

Winston-Salem is one of North Carolina’s larger Piedmont cities, and it has long supported a varied gaming and entertainment scene. Alongside this VR room, the city hosts family-style complexes such as Dave & Buster’s Winston-Salem and Adventure Landing Winston-Salem, neighborhood pinball rooms like Dive Bar Winston-Salem and Village Square Arcade, and themed cocktail-and-arcade spots such as Roar. That range gives visitors a choice between a quick casual drop-in, a full family outing, or, as here, a dedicated virtual reality session.

Because the Winston-Salem branch is set up as a purpose-built VR arcade, the experience is closer to a single attraction than to a wide-floor retro hall. Booking is straightforward, and groups typically reserve a block of time rather than playing on a drop-in token model. Visitors planning a full evening out in Winston-Salem can pair a VR session with one of the surrounding bars or restaurants on Charlois Blvd, or use the broader arcade finder to compare what else is open nearby.

At a Glance

DetailInformation
Address280 Charlois Blvd Ste 202, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone+1 336-502-9604
HoursSun 11AM–5PM · Tue 3:30–8PM · Wed 3:30–8PM · Fri 3:30–8PM · Sat 11AM–8PM · Closed Mon & Thu
Rating5.0 out of 5 from 107 Google reviews
Best ForVR-focused arcade play, group bookings, and immersive single-station sessions

The Scene

Because this listing does not yet carry a structured review summary, here is a frank note on what is and isn’t known about the venue from the available data. The directory does show a perfect 5.0 rating across 107 Google reviews, which is a notable signal for a small, focused VR room. That sort of score is rare and typically reflects a tight operation where staff walk players through headset setup and keep groups small enough that each session gets individual attention.

What the record does not confirm is the mix of VR titles on offer, per-session pricing, age cutoffs, or whether food and drink are served on-site. Anyone planning a visit should treat those details as unverified and check the venue directly by phone or through its website at lazrdojo.com before booking. The 107-review sample size gives a real signal of consistent quality, but a perfect score on a small venue is best read as evidence of a loyal local crowd rather than as a guarantee for every visitor.

Games & Machines

This directory entry does not carry a detailed games-and-machines breakdown, and the venue’s public homepage has not yet been analyzed for the listing. What can be said from the venue type alone is that the space is categorized as a video arcade with a virtual-reality focus, so the core offering is a VR rig rather than traditional coin-op cabinets, pinball machines, or redemption games. For specific titles, libraries, and any supporting hardware, visitors should consult the venue’s official site.

Visiting

Ctrl V Virtual Reality Arcade is located at 280 Charlois Blvd Ste 202, in the Charlois Boulevard commercial district of Winston-Salem. The address is straightforward to reach from the surrounding Winston-Salem area and sits near enough to other entertainment options that visitors can plan a multi-stop evening. If you are scoping out the wider area, the interactive arcade map shows where this venue sits relative to other Winston-Salem gaming rooms such as Dive Bar Winston-Salem, Dave & Buster’s Winston-Salem, and Roar.

Hours run longer on weekends than weekdays. Sunday is open from 11AM to 5PM, and Saturday runs from 11AM to 8PM. Mid-week the venue is only open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, all from 3:30PM to 8PM. The arcade is closed on Mondays and Thursdays, so it is worth planning around those days. Because the operating hours are split, advance booking by phone at +1 336-502-9604 or through the website is the safest way to lock in a session.

The directory does not record an age policy, food and drink service, or a formal party-booking field for this venue, so those details are best confirmed with staff. For group events and private bookings, calling ahead is recommended. Owners who manage this location can use the claim your listing page to add verified details such as pricing tiers, supported VR titles, and any food, drink, or party packages the venue offers.