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PAC-MAN LIVE EXPERIENCE CHOMPS ITS WAY INTO MANCHESTER!
GRAB YOUR TICKETS - ON SALE 21st NOVEMBER
OPENS 22nd MARCH 2025
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled adventure as the PAC-MAN LIVE EXPERIENCE turns Manchester into an epic, real-life arcade! Grab your tickets on 21st November and be among the first players to dive into this groundbreaking attraction, navigating this arena-sized playground on a quest for victory!
This brand-new immersive experience, transports players into a dynamic new world where they will physically run, dash, and chomp their way through the maze. Participants collect power pellets, evade the classic ghosts—BLINKY, PINKY, INKY, and CLYDE—and rack up points in their quest for victory. The gameplay takes inspiration from the original game, but players can expect new, exclusive bonus levels that are only available at this live experience.
Upon entering this immersive environment, players will don a PAC vest, transforming into the iconic yellow Chomper. This high-tech vest features advanced tracking technology, offering an experience that creates a fully interactive, multi-sensory adventure, seamlessly blending the real world with augmented reality, no headsets needed!
In collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment and crafted by Little Lion Entertainment, the striking Arcade Arena comes to life with two massive PAC-MAN courts projected onto the floor, while stunning, dynamic visuals engulf the walls, instantly transporting participants into the heart of the arcade world.
Leading players through this epic 12 level adventure is the PAC-MASTER, a dynamic gameshow host and maze master, who acts as both commentator and referee. With energetic commentary, sound effects, vibrant lighting, and haptic feedback, the PAC-MASTER, fully immerses participants into the action and brings the entire experience to life.
PAC-MAN is arriving at the Arcade Arena on 22nd March, inviting players of all ages, providing engaging gameplay for younger participants while delivering a nostalgic throwback that parents and grandparents will cherish. It’s the perfect occasion to create lasting memories together in the iconic world of PAC-MAN!
Early bird tickets are on sale 12pm, Thursday 21st November via www.pacmanlive.co.uk.
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About Little Lion Entertainment
Little Lion Entertainment is a pioneering independent idea developer at the forefront of the immersive theatre revolution. Since redefining immersive experiences with the launch of The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience in London in 2016, the company has enjoyed overwhelming success, leading to a second location in Manchester and a franchise in the Middle East.
Little Lion Entertainment is committed to pushing the boundaries of immersive experiences, delivering a unique blend of high-excitement kinetic gameplay through both original creations and licensed intellectual properties across the UK and beyond. Their portfolio includes standout attractions such as Chaos Karts, a live-action racing game experience, and Tomb Raider: The Live Experience, which brings the iconic video game franchise to life in an interactive adventure.
As the UK’s premier immersive attractions company, Little Lion Entertainment has welcomed millions of guests to its experiences and employs over 300 people in the leisure industry. The recent acquisition of TEI Arcade Arena marks a significant milestone, pioneering the new space of Live Video Game attractions, as demonstrated by the highly successful launches of Chaos Karts in Manchester and a franchise in Dubai. For more information, visit littlelionentertainment.com.
About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™ and UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening - developed by Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.
For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu.
