A ‘world-first’ PAC-MAN Live Experience is coming to Manchester

A new immersive experience is set to open in Manchester in March, bringing the nostalgia of PAC-MAN to life like never before.

The PAC-MAN Live Experience will join Chaos Karts and Crystal Maze Live Experience at Manchester’s Arcade Arena on 21 March 2025, and tickets are already available.

Brought to us by Bandai Namco Entertainment, in collaboration with Little Lion Entertainment, 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.

The experience will see 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.

The Arcade Arena features two impressive PAC-MAN mazes projected onto the floor, with dynamic visuals stretching from the floor and walls to transport participants directly into the nostalgic arcade
atmosphere.

Hosting you throughout your time in the maze is the PAC-MASTER, an energetic game show host who provides commentary, sound effects, vibrant lighting, and mid-game feedback to fully immerse
participants in the action.

Standard tickets are now available for £35 per person, with sessions lasting approximately an hour, including 30 minutes of gameplay. The experience is designed for teams of up to eight
players, making it an ideal outing for families, friends, and nostalgia enthusiasts.

A giant PAC-SIGNAL was spotted lighting up Manchester’s skyline last night, ahead of the world-debut of the PAC-MAN LIVE EXPERIENCE this March – to encourage wannabe winners to step into the maze.

“At Arcade Arena, we’re not just hosting games – we’re pioneering a world that brings people together to play their favourite video games in real life,” says Neil Dolan, Managing Director of Little Lion Entertainment. The growth of gaming is unstoppable but the need for people to physically interact with each other (and maybe try for a win) is never going away.

“With the ‘PAC-MAN LIVE EXPERIENCE’, you can prove whether you’re a champion or a sore loser if the ghosts get the better of you. With high-speed chases, power-ups, and fierce competition, it’s the ultimate way to see if you’ve got what it takes to win.”

Don’t miss this opportunity to relive the days of PAC-MAN in a whole new dimension. Secure your tickets today and prepare to chomp your way to victory.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.