If you’re looking for indoor activities near Richmond, BC, CipherX Delta is a short drive across the river at 7949 120 St, with eight experiences under one roof: escape rooms, free-roam VR, axe throwing, a golf simulator, X-Grid, a rage room, a splatter room and slime parties. It’s open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, so it works for a rainy afternoon or a late night out.
When the rain settles in for the season, the list of indoor activities near Richmond, BC that families and friends can reach easily gets longer than you might expect. Here’s what each experience at CipherX Delta involves, which ones suit your group, and how to plan the trip.
The 8 Experiences at CipherX Delta
1. Escape rooms
Delta has four themed escape rooms, each built on-site by the CipherX team and run by a live Game Master. Every room is 60 minutes for 2–6 players at $35 per person. Pirates is the beginner, family-friendly room, where you escape the hold of Captain Grimbeard’s ship. Jumanji and The Lost Nimbus are intermediate, the second a wizarding-themed mission to escape Dumbledore’s secret office with the Nimbus 2000. Lilith is the expert-level horror room.
2. Free-roam VR
Wireless headsets let you walk freely through the game with up to 6 players per session. Delta runs VEX VR Adventures (23+ titles) and Spawnpoint games, with haptic vests. Sessions are 30–60 minutes at $30–40 per person, and titles range from all-ages picks like Arctic Olympics and The Smurfs to 13+ zombie games like Mission Z. See the VR game list for Delta.
3. Axe throwing
Axe throwing is offered at the Delta location only. Axe throwing sessions run 60 minutes with an instructor, starting with a safety briefing and technique tutorial, then practice rounds and an in-session mini tournament. Groups get private lanes. It’s for teens and adults; see the axe throwing page for age rules.
4. Golf simulator
The golf simulator is also a Delta-only experience. It uses E6 Connect software with 100+ photo-realistic courses, including Pebble Beach, St Andrews, Spyglass Hill and Chateau Whistler, plus full swing analytics. Rentals are hourly for 1–6 players, all ages are welcome and clubs are provided. An 18-hole round for 2 players typically takes 1.5–2 hours.
5. X-Grid
X-Grid is an interactive light-up sensor floor with live leaderboards and team game modes. It takes 2–10 players for 30–60 minutes, from $30 per person, for ages 5+ (under 16 with an adult). Closed-toe shoes are required.
6. Rage room
For $50 per person, you get 12 glass bottles, a car windshield and full protective gear: a full-body suit, helmet with visor and gloves.
7. Splatter room
Paint your own canvas, then switch to a blacklight UV paint battle. Sessions run 60 minutes, suits and gear are included, you take your canvas home, and there are no age restrictions because the paint is safe for all ages.
8. Slime parties
A slime party is $350 flat for 10 kids aged 5–14, with a 90-minute Slime Chef workshop, 2 custom take-home slimes per kid, lab coats and safety goggles, 2 hours of party room time and a dedicated host.
Rainy Weekend Ideas by Group
Not sure where to start? Match the experience to who’s coming:
| Who’s coming | Try | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Young kids | Splatter room, X-Grid, all-ages VR, Pirates escape room | Closed-toe shoes for X-Grid; under 16 play with an adult |
| Tweens and teens | VR such as Recoil or Cyber Clash (12+), Jumanji, X-Grid | Each VR title lists its own age guideline |
| Couples | Escape room for two, golf simulator, axe throwing | Escape rooms start at 2 players |
| Friends | Rage room, axe throwing, Lilith | Check the axe throwing page for age rules |
| Golfers | Golf simulator | Clubs provided; book by the hour |
Two activities make a full afternoon without feeling rushed. A family might pair X-Grid with the splatter room, while a group of friends could follow an escape room with a round of golf or a turn in the rage room. For more local ideas, see our guide to things to do in Delta, BC.
Birthdays and Team Events
Birthday packages are flat-rate and include 2 hours in total: 1 hour of activity and 1 hour in a private party room, with outside cake and food welcome.
- Pack A, Birthday Adventure: $250 flat for 6 kids; choose escape room, free-roam VR, X-Grid or splatter room.
- Pack B, VR Party: $250 flat for 6 kids aged 8+, with 1 hour of free-roam VR, 4 games and haptic vests at Delta.
- Pack C, Slime Party: $350 flat for 10 kids aged 5–14.
- Pack D, The Crew: $400 flat for 10 kids; choose escape room, X-Grid or splatter room.
Extra kids are $40 each, subject to capacity, and older birthday crews can add axe throwing or the golf simulator. Weekends fill 2–4 weeks ahead, so plan early. Our guide to birthday party venues in Delta has more ideas.
Teams of 5 to 50+ can book private, exclusive sessions, run several escape rooms at the same time or rotate through different experiences. A coordinator helps plan, and groups should book 2–4 weeks ahead.
Planning Your Trip from Richmond
- Driving: CipherX Delta is a short drive across the river. Traffic on the crossings varies through the day, so check your map app before you leave.
- Transit: the venue is about 5 minutes from Scott Road SkyTrain Station. Use the TransLink trip planner to plan your route.
- Arrive early: get there 15 minutes before your booking for the briefing and waivers, and sign the waiver online ahead of time to save a few minutes.
- Book ahead: weekend afternoons are the obvious rainy-day choice, so reserve online rather than walking in.
- Parking: give yourself a few extra minutes to park and find the entrance.
Delta’s hours are 12 PM to 11 PM Monday to Thursday, 12 PM to 12 AM on Friday, 11 AM to 12 AM on Saturday and 11 AM to 11 PM on Sunday. Location details are on the CipherX Delta page, or call (604) 591-6544.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is CipherX Delta from Richmond?
It’s a short drive across the river to 7949 120 St in Delta, on the Surrey border. Travel time depends on traffic, so check a map app before you leave.
What indoor activities are at CipherX Delta?
Eight experiences: escape rooms, free-roam VR, axe throwing, a golf simulator, X-Grid, a rage room, a splatter room and slime parties.
Is CipherX Delta open late on weekends?
Yes. It’s open 12 PM to 12 AM on Friday, 11 AM to 12 AM on Saturday and 11 AM to 11 PM on Sunday.
Can I get there by transit?
Yes. CipherX Delta is about 5 minutes from Scott Road SkyTrain Station, and the TransLink trip planner can map your route from Richmond.
What works for young kids?
The splatter room has no age restrictions, X-Grid is for ages 5+ (under 16 with an adult), several VR titles are for all ages, Pirates is a family-friendly escape room, and slime parties suit ages 5–14.
Ready for a rainy-day plan? Book your experience online at CipherX Delta and make the short trip over from Richmond.