Pac-Man Themed Restaurant Opening in Chicago
I have some very fond memories of Pac-Man. That was the first video game that I played in my life, and it’s still just as fun to play now as it was when I was a little kid. You can read all about my first Pac-Man experience here in one of my "Growing Up Geek" columns. I’ve now learned that there is an actual Pac-Man themed restaurant opening up in Chicago in 2015!
The new restaurant will be called Level 257, which is the killscreen level in the arcade game. It’s scheduled to open at the Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL., and they have an official Tumblr set up for it. Here are the details thanks to The Chicago Tribune:
“16 boutique retro-styled bowling lanes with smart technology, table tennis, pinball machines and our Lost & Found games parlor with original arcades alongside exciting new titles, plus custom-built game tables and free-to-play board games, provide a unique entertainment experience.
“A gallery space and first-of-its-kind PAC-MAN™ retail shop complete the venue and brand new concept for ‘fun dining’.
“So why PAC-MAN™? Level 257 comes from Namco Entertainment Inc. part of the global group of companies in BANDAI NAMCO GROUP, the same company that created the original PAC-MAN™ video game in the 1980s.
“Level 257 seeks to explore PAC-MAN’s impact upon our society and pop culture, reminding us all of the importance of play in our lives, while facilitating our desire to relive those times when beating the next level was the most important thing in our world. All while indulging that which we love now – great food and drink with our friends and family.”
As a long-time fan of Pac-Man, this is a place that I would have to visit. It just seems like it would be a really fun experience. I’ll just hold off on any trips to Chicago until after it opens. Do you think this themed restaurant will find success?
Via: Polygon