PAC-Man Day Tournament

Pac-Man Day Tournament at The Original Pinballz Arcade is a full-on celebration of everyone’s favorite pellet-chomping legend. National Pac-Man Day lands on May 22nd, and the arcade is marking the occasion with a double-header of competitive fun that feels like stepping straight into a neon-soaked, retro gaming montage.

The evening kicks off with a Classic Pac-Man tournament, where it’s just you, the maze, and a pack of hungry ghosts. Each round is high-score style, so every move matters. Nail those tight corners, time your power pellets, and watch your name climb up the leaderboard. Whether you’re a long-time arcade shark or more of a casual quarter-dropper, the rush of seeing your score inch past the competition never gets old.

Once everyone’s warmed up, the action shifts to the World’s Largest Pac-Man cabinet for an over-the-top head-to-head showdown. You’ll be facing your rivals on the same gigantic screen, racing to out-chomp and outlast each other in real time. It’s part spectacle, part strategy, and all bragging rights for whoever emerges as the ultimate Pac-Man champ.

Costumes and Pac-Man gear are strongly encouraged, and there are even door prizes for showing up decked out in themed attire. Think yellow tees, ghost hoodies, DIY fruit accessories, or full-on arcade cosplay. Between matches, you can wander the arcade floor, hit up crane games, and hunt down Pac-Man themed goodies lining the prize shelves.

At the end of the night, the Top 3 players from each tournament snag prizes, but everyone gets a taste of that classic arcade magic. It’s the kind of event where you’ll be swapping tips with strangers, cheering for big scores, and rediscovering how fun it is to chase high scores on a glowing cabinet instead of a console at home.

1. Classic Pac-Man high-score tournament followed by World’s Largest Pac-Man head-to-head matches
2. Leaderboard advancement based on performance in each round
3. Prizes for the Top 3 competitors in both tournaments
4. Door prizes for guests in Pac-Man themed costumes or attire
5. Arcade floor packed with retro and modern games plus Pac-Man themed prizes to win
6. Perfect for retro gamers, competitive players, and anyone who loves a good nostalgia-fueled night out