The PAC-MAN x Sanrio Character collaboration lets players score goodies in the game and in real life
The retro arcade classic PAC-MAN has teamed up with Sanrio for the ultimate kawaii experience this holiday season. Bandai Namco Entertainment's character crossover for the mobile app lets players experience a special stage collaboration with the world's most well-loved Sanrio characters, as well as cool skins and other in-game and IRL collectibles.
In particular, PAC-MAN players can expect to enjoy over twenty-five mazes inspired by Sanrio characters. Clearing stages rewards players with unlockable limited-edition cosmetic Hello Kitty ribbon skins, as well as themed collab digital cards.
The PAC-MAN x Sanrio Character special stage will run from now until January 7th, while Bandai's capsule toys as well as Premium Bandai will treat fans to special collab goods in real life. This includes the Pac-Man x Sanrio Characters Acrylic Stand priced at 880 yen each, as well as the Pac-Man x Sanrio Characters Scrunchie for 1320 yen a pop.
Meanwhile, the Pac-Man x Sanrio Characters Pouch costs 1650 yen each and the Pac-Man x Sanrio Characters Muffler Towel / Mini Towel will set you back by 1980 yen and 770 yen respectively. The Pac-Man x Sanrio Characters Design T-shirt / Design Hoodie costs 4180 yen / 9350 yen. The official merch will be available starting December 17th, and you can check out just how adorable these items are over on the official collab website.
Ready for a whole new world of kawaii this season? For now, if you just can't wait to experience the Sanrio characters come to life on PAC-MAN, the game is available to download on the iOS App Store and on the Google Play Store for Android devices. It's a free-to-play game with in-app purchases.
Are you on the lookout for more retro experiences on your mobile device? Why not take a gander at our list of the top 15 best arcade games for Android phones and tablets?
