new immersive experience has opened its doors in Manchester, bringing the nostalgia of PAC-MAN to life like never before.
Bandai Namco Entertainment, in collaboration with Little Lion Entertainment, has launched the “PAC-MAN LIVE EXPERIENCE” at Manchester’s Arcade Arena, which is open to the public from today.
This groundbreaking attraction invites participants to step into a life-sized, interactive PAC-MAN maze, blending physical activity with augmented reality for a fun, multi-sensory adventure.
Players wear high-tech PAC-Vests equipped with advanced tracking technology, allowing them to collect POWER PELLETS, evade the iconic ghosts; BLINKY, PINKY, INKY, and CLYDE, and accumulate points across 12 thrilling levels.
Exclusive bonus stages, unique to this live experience, promise to challenge and delight both newcomers and longtime fans of the classic arcade game.
Hosting you throughout your time in the maze is the PAC-MASTER, an energetic gameshow host who provides commentary, sound effects and mid-game feedback to fully immerse participants in the action.
To celebrate the opening, eagle eyed residents of Manchester might have seen the famous characters weave their way through the city centre, with a specially wrapped PAC-MAN taxi helping deliver one of the PAC MASTER’s to the venue.
Tom Lionetti-Maguire, CEO and Founder of Little Lion Entertainment, said: “We couldn’t be more thrilled to introduce the world to our latest innovation—a real-life version of PAC-MAN!
“This is a game-changer in immersive entertainment, bringing the classic arcade experience to life in an entirely new way. Whether you’re dodging ‘ghosts’ or racing to collect points, this experience is designed to be pure, nostalgic fun with a modern twist. We can’t wait for players to step into this world and bring the adventure to life!”
The Arcade Arena features two impressive PAC-MAN mazes projected onto the floor, with dynamic visuals stretching from floor and walls, to transport participants directly into the nostalgic arcade atmosphere.
