EVA

EVA operates location-based virtual reality venues built around large free-roam playing fields of 5,400 sq ft. Players are equipped with a VR headset and a connected gun and move freely across the field, playing first-person shooter and other team titles designed for groups. Sessions accommodate up to 10 players per arena, and smaller groups can be matched with other players of a similar level. On arrival, a Game Master briefs the group and issues equipment before the game starts.

The venue offering extends beyond gameplay: each site includes a Cyber Bar serving drinks and food, and hosts afterworks, happy hours and DJ sets. EVA markets private bookings for birthdays, stag and hen parties (EVG/EVJF) and corporate team events. Its proprietary game catalogue includes EVA Battle Arena (2-10 players), EVA Moon of the Dead, a cooperative zombie title (1-10 players), EVA Karting GP, a VR karting experience in early access at the Paris-Est venue (1-7 players), and The Lapins Crétins: Color Chaos (2-10 players).

Alongside the entertainment business, EVA runs a competitive esports structure with seasonal play, a Challenger League feeding into the EVA Summit, a published competition calendar, a Twitch channel and tooling for players to form teams. A Discord community gives players access to venue-specific groups, promotional codes and early news.

Business model

EVA sells paid VR game sessions at physical arenas, supplemented by food and drink revenue from on-site Cyber Bars, private and corporate event hire, and merchandise through an online shop. The site also advertises a franchise programme and an option to open a venue, indicating expansion through franchised locations in addition to company-operated sites.

Per-session bookings for arena play, bar and restaurant sales at venues, privatisation fees for birthdays, stag/hen parties and company events, merchandise, and franchising.

Traction

The company reports an average venue rating of 4.9 out of 5 and displays numerous customer reviews, including from its Flower Mound location, covering date nights, family visits, birthday parties and corporate team events. Its competitive circuit has reached Season 8, with a Challenger League leading to the EVA Summit.

Latest developments

Recent updates include the new title The Lapins Crétins: Color Chaos, early access to EVA Karting GP at Paris-Est, and the Season 8 map Reef Point, alongside the Challenger League's final stretch toward the EVA Summit.