London's Massive New Neon Arcade Opens September 5: Real-Life Pac-Man, Drone Battles & Glow-in-the-Dark Karting

London is about to get a dazzling new neon-lit playground. Arcade Arena opens on Saturday September 5 on the Southbank, bringing a trio of immersive gaming experiences — including real-life Pac-Man, glowing go-karts, and an alien drone invasion — under one roof.

The headline game, Alien Invasion, puts players in the shoes of the Cosmic Cadets, tasked with saving the universe from extraterrestrial enemies. Billed as 'the UK's first ever immersive drone experience', it's a sci-fi battle brought to life with actual drones buzzing through the arena.

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Chaos Karts combines electric go-karts with ever-changing projected landscapes, creating the feeling of racing at breakneck speed through shifting digital worlds. And then there's the Pac-Man Live Experience: you'll collect power pellets, dodge ghosts, and sprint through a glowing neon maze against the clock — just like the arcade classic, but in real life.

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If the name sounds familiar, there's already an Arcade Arena in Manchester, but the London venue will be bigger and the only place you can battle UFOs in Alien Invasion. Between games, refuel at the on-site bar serving soft drinks, cocktails and snacks, or kick back in the dedicated dining area. Tickets from £30. Find it at 26 Lambeth High Street, SE1 7SJ, steps from the Thames.