Virtual reality arcade at Merle Hay Mall faces harsh reality

Virtual reality arcade at Merle Hay Mall faces harsh reality

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The owner of a business in Merle Hay Mall is now turning to the community for help to stay open. Ben Houk opened the White Rabbit Virtual Reality Arcade in Merle Hay Mall four years ago. His goal was to show Central Iowans the full experience of virtual reality. "We bought all of the goodies so nobody else had to," said Houk. The arcade offers a large selection of games and equipment, including haptic suits which uses vibrati…