BANDAI NAMCO MS16033 NAMCO WHACK A GHOSTIE

Product Description

PAC-MAN ghost targets rise from the playfield surface. Players smash them down by hand. Every hit registers a sound.

Overview
PAC-MAN Whack-the-Ghosties by Namco is a skill-based redemption game built around the classic whacking mechanic, reskinned with the iconic PAC-MAN ghost characters as physical pop-up targets. Inspired by the original "street range" format, the cabinet translates a universally recognized IP into a hands-on, ticket-dispensing play experience suited for high-volume commercial environments.

Key Features
PAC-MAN Ghost Pop-Up Targets
The playfield surface houses physical ghost-shaped targets that pop up during play. Players strike them by hand to register points — the targets are shaped and colored as the recognizable PAC-MAN ghost characters, connecting the physical mechanic directly to a property players already know.

Street-Range Cabinet Design
The cabinet geometry follows the "street range" layout — a low, wide play surface oriented for standing players to reach across the full target field. This format keeps the action at arm level and makes the hit-zone accessible to a broad age range without modification.

Neon PAC-MAN Themed Lighting and Audio
The cabinet uses neon-style PAC-MAN visuals and classic PAC-MAN sound effects. Both the light output and the audio signature are tied to the IP, so the machine reads as PAC-MAN from across the room before a player reaches it.

Skill-Based Redemption Mechanic
Ticket output is tied to player performance — the more targets a player strikes within the timed window, the higher the score and the corresponding ticket payout. The scoring structure ties reward directly to physical speed and accuracy rather than a fixed payout per play.

High-Volume Durability Construction
The cabinet is built for continuous commercial use in high-traffic venues. The target mechanisms and playfield surface are designed to sustain repeated physical strikes across extended operating hours, consistent with Namco's commercial redemption line specifications.