Desert Bus VR

Desert Bus VR is a virtual reality version of the 1998 Penn and Teller mini-game. You drive a commercial passenger bus on an eight-hour trip from Arizona to Nevada, then turn around and make the return journey. It can also be played without a VR headset.

Drive the bus

The bus reaches speeds of up to 45 mph and has a passenger-side misalignment. If you drive off the road, a tow service takes you back to the start in real time. You can honk the horn, open the bus door and tap an interactive air freshener.

Radio and passengers

You can tune in to radio programs, including one featuring Penn Jillette, and turn the radio on or off. In multiplayer, up to four friends can join the trip as passengers. They can sit, wave and throw wads of paper at the driver.

Desert Bus for Hope

Desert Bus VR was made in part to support Desert Bus for Hope, a volunteer organization that holds an annual event to raise money for the game industry charity Child’s Play. During the telethon-style stream, participants play Desert Bus while others pledge donations in exchange for incentives, which can include prizes and extending the play time.