The PAC-MAN LIVE EXPERIENCE in Manchester is a real-life maze adventure and is the ultimate school team activity, offering an unforgettable experience that brings your students together like never before. With thrilling mazes, ghosts, state-of-the-art projection technology, 12 levels of immersive arcade fun will provide your schools with the most exciting school trip.
North West
PAC-MAN LIVE EXPERIENCE, Arcade Arena, Lower Byrom Street, Manchester M3 4FP
MONTHS OPEN
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays
AGE GROUPs
5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University
What does your venue offer for school trips
Bring Learning to Life with Gaming’s Most Beloved Icon
Transform your school day into an unforgettable adventure! PAC-MAN LIVE EXPERIENCE combines nostalgic fun with valuable educational opportunities, creating the perfect blend of entertainment and learning for students of all ages.
Get students moving! This isn’t passive screen time – it’s an energetic, physical experience that combines the benefits of exercise with interactive gameplay, promoting healthy activity while learning.
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What makes you a great choice for educational visits
Educational Benefits That Make a Difference
Problem-Solving & Strategic Thinking: Students develop critical thinking skills as they navigate mazes, plan routes, and make split-second decisions. The interactive experience encourages logical reasoning and spatial awareness.
STEM Learning in Action: Explore concepts of geometry, patterns, and early programming logic through hands-on gameplay. Students see mathematics come alive in an engaging, accessible format.
Teamwork & Communication: Collaborative challenges foster cooperation, leadership skills, and effective communication as students work together to achieve common goals.
Digital Literacy: Introduce students to gaming technology and interactive media in a structured, educational environment that builds comfort with digital interfaces.
Active Learning & Physical Movement: Get students moving! This isn’t passive screen time – it’s an energetic, physical experience that combines the benefits of exercise with interactive gameplay, promoting healthy activity while learning
Group sizes
PAC-MAN LIVE EXPERIENCE is suitable for everyone aged 8+
For schools, group sizes are usually a minimum of 32 but please talk to our friendly team to plan your best experience.
Photography, filming & audio restrictions
Photography and filming is permitted inside the arena
Risk assessment
Full risk assessments and planning documents will be available during booking.
Education officer details
events@pacmanlive.co.uk – 0161 791 0713
Booking information, pricing
Tickets are priced from as little as £15pp with team sizes at a maximum of 8 players. 1 teacher/guardian must accompany each team of students either as a player (with up to 7 students) or as a complimentary chaperone (with up to 8 students).
Clothing requirements
Just like PAC-MAN himself, you’ll be racing through our mazes with energy and excitement!
This is an active experience where you’ll be moving, dashing and chomping your way to victory. It’s normal to get the blood pumping during your adventure, so come prepared.
- Comfortable shoes – no high heels or open-toed shoes
- This is an active experience so please wear something you are able to move around in
- As a physical activity, you are likely to get warm, so dressing lightly is recommended
First Aid
We have qualified first aiders on site.
Available facilities
A selection of bottled water and soft drinks is available from our gift shop and there is a basic offering at our bar, although due to private hires it isn’t always open.
Lockers are available to store belongings before entering the Maze.
Toilet facilities are available.
Please note, we are a cashless venue.
Classroom/presentation space is available on request.
Accessibility
Please speak to our team to discuss any requirements or adjustments that you feel you may need to cater for all your students. We are able to offer a range of flexible amends to the experience to help ensure all are able to take part. We are also able to offer an additional carer ticket for any students who may require it.
Opening times
We are open to the public 1pm-9pm Monday to Friday and 9am-9pm at the weekend.
Please speak to our team to discuss other options as morning sessions are possible subject to availability.
Opening hours may differ over holiday periods.
Testimonials
Please see them here
Further information
Full details available on our website
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