For indoor activities for kids in North Delta, CipherX Delta at 7949 120 St (Scott Road) covers a wide range of ages under one roof: X-Grid for ages 5+, a splatter room with no age restrictions, free-roam VR games listed for all ages, the beginner Pirates escape room and slime parties for ages 5–14. It opens at 11 AM on weekends, which makes it an easy plan for a wet Saturday or a long weekend.
With Thanksgiving Monday falling on October 12, here’s a parent’s guide to what works for each age, three ready-made plans for a rainy afternoon and the small details that make the visit smoother.
What kids can do at CipherX Delta
Everything below is at the CipherX Delta location. Ages and group sizes are as listed on the CipherX site.
| Activity | Ages | Group size | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Grid | 5+ (under 16 with an adult) | 2–10 | 30–60 min |
| Splatter room | No age restrictions | Ask the team | 60 min |
| Free-roam VR | Varies by game; several titles are all ages | Up to 6 | 30–60 min |
| Pirates escape room | Family friendly, beginner | 2–6 | 60 min |
| Slime party | 5–14 | 10 kids (party package) | 2 hours, including a 90-min workshop |
Ideas by age
Ages 5 to 7: keep it hands-on
Younger kids do best with activities that are physical and quick to understand.
- Splatter room: Kids paint their own canvas, then join a blacklight UV paint battle. Suits and gear are included, the paint is safe for all ages, and the canvas comes home with you. Details are on the splatter room page.
- X-Grid with a grown-up: X-Grid is a light-up sensor floor with game modes for 2–10 players. It’s for ages 5+, and kids under 16 need an adult with them, so it works well as a family session.
- All-ages VR: Titles like Arctic Olympics, The Smurfs, Party Playland and Alice in Wonderland are listed for all ages. If your child is on the young side, call ahead to talk through what suits them.
Ages 8 to 10: add a challenge
- Pirates escape room: Delta’s beginner, family-friendly room puts your crew in the hold of a pirate ship with 60 minutes to escape. It takes 2–6 players at $35 per person, so a parent and kids can play together. See the Pirates escape room for the full story.
- More VR: Space Academy and Lunarscape are all-ages picks, and 10-year-olds can step up to 10+ titles like Hunter VR, Kraken Island, Pixel Hack, Greenium and Superhero.
- X-Grid leaderboards: Kids who love a scoreboard will happily chase their name up the live leaderboard.
Ages 11 to 14: let them lead
- Intermediate escape rooms: Kids who’ve done Pirates can try Jumanji or The Lost Nimbus, both intermediate. Leave Lilith, the expert horror room, for later.
- Co-op and competitive VR: All the 10+ titles are open to them, and from age 12 there’s B-Block Breakout (a co-op prison escape) plus PvP games like Recoil and Cyber Clash. Browse VR games at CipherX Delta to check ages before you go.
- X-Grid team modes: Split siblings or friends into teams and play for bragging rights.
When your kids are different ages
The hardest part of a family outing is often finding something a 6-year-old and a 12-year-old will both enjoy. A few ways to handle it:
- Start with the widest age range. The splatter room has no age restrictions, and X-Grid works from age 5 with an adult, so the whole family can play together.
- Choose all-ages VR titles for mixed groups. Games like Arctic Olympics or Space Academy keep the youngest included. Older kids can pick a 10+ or 12+ game on another visit.
- Give the youngest a real job. In the Pirates escape room, make them the official treasure spotter. Small kids notice things adults walk past.
- Split and reunite. With two adults, one can take the older kids into a VR game while the other does the splatter room with the little one. Meet up afterward to compare canvases and scores.
Three rainy-day plans for North Delta families
Pick one activity for a short outing or two for a full afternoon. If you’re doing two, book them back to back so there’s no long wait in between.
- The little-kid afternoon: A 60-minute splatter room session, then home with a canvas for the wall. Short, messy in the right place and done before anyone runs out of steam.
- The mixed-ages afternoon: X-Grid for the whole family, adults included, then an all-ages VR game. Example math: X-Grid from $30 plus VR from $30 comes to from $60 per person, so from $240 for a family of four.
- The big-kid afternoon: Pirates first, then X-Grid to burn off the rest of the energy. Example math: $35 plus from $30 is from $65 per person, or from $325 for a family of five.
Long weekend tips for parents
- Check holiday hours. Regular hours are Saturday 11 AM to midnight, Sunday 11 AM to 11 PM and Monday 12 PM to 11 PM. Call (604) 591-6544 to confirm hours for Thanksgiving Monday.
- Book ahead. Long weekends are when a lot of families look for indoor plans, so reserve online rather than dropping in.
- Arrive 15 minutes early. That covers the briefing and waivers. Signing the waiver online before you leave home saves time at the desk.
- Pack closed-toe shoes. They’re required for X-Grid, so leave the sandals at home.
- Dress for mess. Splatter room suits and gear are included, but comfortable clothes underneath are still a smart choice.
- Know the route. CipherX Delta is on 120 St (Scott Road) at the Surrey border, about 5 minutes from Scott Road SkyTrain Station.
For more ideas when the forecast turns grey, see our guide to indoor activities in Delta.
Planning a party instead?
If the rainy-day outing turns into birthday planning, the slime party is built for ages 5–14. It’s $350 flat for 10 kids and includes a 90-minute Slime Chef workshop, 2 custom take-home slimes per kid, lab coats and safety goggles, a dedicated host and 2 hours of party room time with the workshop included. It runs at both CipherX locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What indoor activities are there for kids in North Delta?
CipherX Delta on 120 St (Scott Road) offers X-Grid for ages 5+, a splatter room with no age restrictions, all-ages VR titles, the beginner Pirates escape room and slime parties for ages 5–14.
Is CipherX Delta open on Thanksgiving Monday?
Regular Monday hours are 12 PM to 11 PM. Call (604) 591-6544 to confirm holiday hours before you go.
What should kids wear?
Closed-toe shoes are required for X-Grid. For the splatter room, suits and gear are included, and comfortable clothes underneath are a good idea.
Can young kids play free-roam VR?
Several Delta VR titles are listed for all ages, including Arctic Olympics, The Smurfs, Space Academy and Party Playland. Other titles are rated 10+, 12+, 13+ or 14+, so choose games by age.
Do we need to book ahead?
Booking online ahead of time is a good idea, especially on long weekends. Arrive 15 minutes early for the briefing and waivers.
Beat the rain this long weekend. Book your family’s visit to CipherX Delta or call (604) 591-6544 with any questions.