Ever wanted to play Pac-Man for real? I mean actually physically run around a maze collecting power pellets and dodging the classic ghosts Blinky, Pinky Inky and Clyde? Of course, you have. And now you can.
Tom Lionetti-Maguire of Little Lion Entertainment, the producer behind The Crystal Maze Live Experience, Tomb Raider, and Chaos Karts, is holding the Pac-Man Live Experience at the Arcade Arena in Manchester. Tickets go on sale today (for retro gaming action from the safety of a chair, see our pick of the best retro games consoles).
Opening on 22 March 2025 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Bandai Namco Entertainments' arcade game, Pac-Man Live is described as a multi-sensory adventure, blending the real world with augmented reality to plunge players into the nostalgic world of the iconic game.
Two massive Pac-Man courts will be projected onto the floor, while dynamic visuals transform the walls. Players will be guided through 12-levels by the Pac-Master, a gameshow host who serves as commentator and referee. That makes it sound like a wild mix of Pac-Man meets The Crystal Maze! We're promised immersive in-game effects like sound bites, lighting, and haptic feedback.
Early bird tickets are on sale from 12pm on Thursday 21 November via www.pacmanlive.co.uk.
In the meantime, Pac–Man remains on our list of the best gaming logos.
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Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.