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Title: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Sjaak on January 31, 2012, 10:06:14 am
I'm planning on building one of these. Does anyone have some plans or measurements for this cocktail?

I already found out it has a 32" Widescreen LCD.


(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=178629;image)
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: mytymaus007 on January 31, 2012, 03:27:12 pm
is this game out in MAME yet !!!!!!
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: elkameleon on January 31, 2012, 03:43:50 pm
This looks like fun!
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Well Fed Games on January 31, 2012, 03:47:13 pm
Nope, only info is this: Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Arcade Game Dimensions :
Height: 90", Width: 35", Length: 45", Weight: 360 Lbs

From here: http://www.bmigaming.com/pacman-mspacman-galaga-commercial.htm (http://www.bmigaming.com/pacman-mspacman-galaga-commercial.htm)

What are you planning to run in there...?

Make sure you document the build!
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: mytymaus007 on January 31, 2012, 04:02:16 pm
Does anyone know what arcade NY that has this game I would love to try it Looks awsome! I need this for MAME 
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: SavannahLion on January 31, 2012, 08:02:42 pm
Good luck, I've been growing fond of the 2>player cocktails since they seem to have really short life spans inthe wild.

I saw it the wild at John's Incredible Pizza in Roseville, CA and at one of the Casinos. Can't quite recall which one. Never got the chance to play either though. :(
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Generic Eric on January 31, 2012, 10:10:37 pm
Odds are that this won't be in MAME for ages.  Whoever manages the facebook page for the Pac-Man Battle Royale machine ignores request for this game on other platforms (iOS, xbox live, PSN) and pushes the arcade experience. 


Regarding plans...

What is the difference between Battle Royale and Pac-Man CE: DX?  Can you get a similar enough experience on CE:DX?
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Well Fed Games on January 31, 2012, 10:15:30 pm

What is the difference between Battle Royale and Pac-Man CE: DX?  Can you get a similar enough experience on CE:DX?

Battle Royale is a 4-player vs game, where all players are Pac-men, while CE: DX is a one-player game, which is sort of a mix of the original with a puzzle game (for high scores, you have to create a chain of ghosts that follow you, which you later eat for extra points). Some of the visual styles in CE:DX (there are several to chose from) look a lot like Battle Royale. CE and CE: DX would be cool in a cab like that, it would just be a one player thing.
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Sjaak on February 01, 2012, 07:26:35 am
OK, width 35" (88.9 cm), length 45" (114.3 cm), height 90" (228.6 cm) that includes the "4P vs" sign.

With these measurements and some more pictures I can probably do some guestimates for the other sizes...

When I build this machine I'll probably make a version of the game as well. There are a lot of videos showing the gameplay so I should be able to build something similar. I just have to find someone who can help with the music/sound.

Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Well Fed Games on February 01, 2012, 08:00:59 am


When I build this machine I'll probably make a version of the game as well. There are a lot of videos showing the gameplay so I should be able to build something similar.



Nice...  ;D
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Gaaargh on February 01, 2012, 04:14:06 pm
Here's a replica of the service manual, don't know if it'll help.

eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PacMan-Battle-Royale-Operations-Service-Repair-Manual-Pac-Man-Arcade-Game-Namco-/120768764482?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1e611a42)
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: mytymaus007 on February 01, 2012, 04:49:38 pm
Nice do manuels usually have the dimensions of the cabinet . I never seen one before!
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Sjaak on February 01, 2012, 05:13:55 pm
Here's a replica of the service manual, don't know if it'll help.

eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PacMan-Battle-Royale-Operations-Service-Repair-Manual-Pac-Man-Arcade-Game-Namco-/120768764482?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1e611a42)
Thanks Gaaargh  :applaud:
Found the service manual online here (http://www.namco.co.uk/PDF-manuals/namco-manuals/PBR_Manual.pdf) and it has some great pictures (with dimensions) in it.

(http://www.xs4all.nl/~hansolo1/manual.jpg)
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Well Fed Games on February 01, 2012, 05:23:47 pm
Hey, nice find of that manual, I could see building a table like that sometime, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Cynicaster on February 02, 2012, 12:50:46 pm
Anybody who enjoys Pac-Man and has access to a PS3 seriously needs to check out CE:DX.  Hands down my favorite PS3 title to date; madly addictive. 

Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: mytymaus007 on February 02, 2012, 03:02:16 pm
Anybody who enjoys Pac-Man and has access to a PS3 seriously needs to check out CE:DX.  Hands down my favorite PS3 title to date; madly addictive. 



Do you know where i can buy one for the PS3 looked everywhere cant seem to find any!!!!!
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Sjaak on February 02, 2012, 03:03:44 pm
I think you can download it from the playstation network
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Cynicaster on February 03, 2012, 12:19:54 pm
I think you can download it from the playstation network

That's the only place to get it, actually. 

I bought it last year for $10, if I recall.  Believe me, I've had waaaay more than $10 worth of entertainment from that game. 

Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: HanoiBoi on February 04, 2012, 06:36:53 am
Does anyone know what arcade NY that has this game I would love to try it Looks awsome! I need this for MAME  

I saw this game, but not a cocktail, at a Dave & Busters near Philadelphia.  You can call one near you and inquire.

It wasn't as awesome as you'd think.  You couldn't play long games.  You play some matches, heads up stuff, and shortly after it tallies some accomplishments, compares the tallies and its done.  Then you can add credits to play more.  

It made me wish it was Maze Craze for the Atari 2600.  I even have more fun playing Trog.  Looks pretty cool though.
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: elkameleon on March 05, 2012, 04:47:09 pm
I played this game this weekend at the Mall of America, it's really fun with 4 players! This particular machine was set up for 1-4 players on 2 tokens and had 5 rounds. I wish this game was available for PC at least, so we could make some sweet cabs! >:D
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: wp34 on March 05, 2012, 07:48:38 pm
I played this game this weekend at the Mall of America, it's really fun with 4 players! This particular machine was set up for 1-4 players on 2 tokens and had 5 rounds. I wish this game was available for PC at least, so we could make some sweet cabs! >:D

Sweet!  We are going there in a couple of weeks.   :cheers:

Was it at the movie theater?
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Donkey_Kong on March 05, 2012, 10:08:26 pm
My guess is it's in the arcade which should be located on the outer path of the amusement ride area and what is now referred to as Nickelodeon Universe (formerly Camp Snoopy), or the very center of the mall on ground level. Would like to know for sure, I will be in the area and might be worth a detour for a round or two of Battle Royale!
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: elkameleon on March 05, 2012, 10:44:08 pm
My guess is it's in the arcade which should be located on the outer path of the amusement ride area and what is now referred to as Nickelodeon Universe (formerly Camp Snoopy)
+1 this is exactly right! It's in the smaller of the two arcades, to the left of the mens bathroom, to be exact. :afro:
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Vigo on March 05, 2012, 11:21:12 pm
I was just there this Saturday. I wish I had known about it. I was too caught up looking at the new ninja turtle ride they are about to open and didn't make it to the arcade.  :lol

Was it as insanely busy when you were there? I spent 20 minutes trying to find a parking spot.  :hissy:
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: elkameleon on March 05, 2012, 11:39:29 pm
OMG thats funny, I was there all day saturday, more than likely we saw each other and never knew it! I wish I would of known, I would of made a point of meeting up with ya. We got there about 11am, I parked in the first spot I saw, I wasn't about to fight trying to park next to the door. It got pretty busy in the afternoon though, lines were getting too long and my kids were getting impatient. I saw that ninja turtles ride, looks pretty interesting.
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Vigo on March 06, 2012, 10:31:58 am
Haha, yeah no kidding. I don't doubt we crossed paths without knowing it. I got there at about 12:30pm, so I am sure that only added to my parking problems. I guess they were filming a commercial for those dizzy dancer things at the event area of the park, I am sure that only added to the crowd.
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: DaOld Man on March 06, 2012, 10:42:25 am
Where is this Mall of America located? Looks like a fun place to take my grand daughter in a couple of years (She just turned two, so too young now.)
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Peja on March 06, 2012, 10:51:06 am
Where is this Mall of America located? Looks like a fun place to take my grand daughter in a couple of years (She just turned two, so too young now.)


It is the really really really large mall in Bloomington........suburb of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.  It really is a fun place, just really really crowded most of the time I have been there.  It always helps to drive the 20 mins out of town and visit the indian casino for some adult video/table games after the long day at the mall.  

I've always been more partial to the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta.....also a fun spot.  Haven't been to either in a long time however.
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: elkameleon on March 06, 2012, 11:27:49 am
Haha, yeah no kidding. I don't doubt we crossed paths without knowing it. I got there at about 12:30pm, so I am sure that only added to my parking problems. I guess they were filming a commercial for those dizzy dancer things at the event area of the park, I am sure that only added to the crowd.

Is that what all that commotion was? I saw some TV cameras, didn't really think twice about it though.

Where is this Mall of America located? Looks like a fun place to take my grand daughter in a couple of years (She just turned two, so too young now.)


It is the really really really large mall in Bloomington........suburb of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.  It really is a fun place, just really really crowded most of the time I have been there.  It always helps to drive the 20 mins out of town and visit the indian casino for some adult video/table games after the long day at the mall. 

I've always been more partial to the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta.....also a fun spot.  Haven't been to either in a long time however.

I think you are talking about Mystic Lake casinio. Yeah the mall is in Bloomington, MN. Right across the street from the airport practically.
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Peja on March 06, 2012, 11:31:56 am
Yep Mystic Lake it is......didn't like how it was 18 and older with no booze served at the tables but it wasn't that bad. 
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: elkameleon on March 06, 2012, 11:38:44 am
Never been there personally, i'm not one to throw away my money(like arcade machines are really any different :lol).
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Donkey_Kong on March 06, 2012, 11:43:19 pm
Where is this Mall of America located? Looks like a fun place to take my grand daughter in a couple of years (She just turned two, so too young now.)


It is the really really really large mall in Bloomington........suburb of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.  It really is a fun place, just really really crowded most of the time I have been there.  It always helps to drive the 20 mins out of town and visit the indian casino for some adult video/table games after the long day at the mall. 

I've always been more partial to the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta.....also a fun spot.  Haven't been to either in a long time however.

Try a weekday if you can and it's pretty quiet. The newly branded amusement center looks pretty crazy judging from elk's graphic above!
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Sjaak on March 07, 2012, 02:53:15 am
Did anyone take some close up pictures of the cab? I'm looking for some close ups of the control panels, the tiny bezel around the screen and the insert coins artwork.
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: elkameleon on March 07, 2012, 08:35:57 am
Did anyone take some close up pictures of the cab? I'm looking for some close ups of the control panels, the tiny bezel around the screen and the insert coins artwork.

I seriously thought about it when I was there, but I was with the wife... I could see her now, "Oh no you don't, you aren't building anything else!" :lol
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: wp34 on March 07, 2012, 11:59:38 am
My guess is it's in the arcade which should be located on the outer path of the amusement ride area and what is now referred to as Nickelodeon Universe (formerly Camp Snoopy)
+1 this is exactly right! It's in the smaller of the two arcades, to the left of the mens bathroom, to be exact. :afro:

Awesome.  Do they have any other decent machines?  When we were there last time they didn't have much that you wouldn't see at CEC.  They did have a Ms Pac Man/Galaga at the theater.
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: elkameleon on March 07, 2012, 12:07:28 pm
I was looking for some older games, but at the Namco arcade they are all newer games, not a lot of fun really... I did play a jet game with a moving cockpit though, that was kinda cool.
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: wp34 on March 07, 2012, 08:47:37 pm
Ok.  Last thread-jack.

I am going to hit up Rusty Quarters when I'm there.  This place looks pretty cool.

http://www.rqarcade.com/ (http://www.rqarcade.com/)

Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Sjaak on March 11, 2012, 05:53:41 am
Ok.  Last thread-jack.

I am going to hit up Rusty Quarters when I'm there.  This place looks pretty cool.

http://www.rqarcade.com/ (http://www.rqarcade.com/)



And thanks in advance for all the pictures  ;)
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: wp34 on March 20, 2012, 02:50:21 pm
Sjaak - I apologize as I forgot to take pictures.  It was our last stop after a long day and I completely forgot. 

The game is great though.  My kids kept telling me I need to build one as we were playing.

And thanks in advance for all the pictures  ;)
Title: Re: Plans for a Pac-Man Battle Royale Cocktail Table
Post by: Sjaak on March 20, 2012, 03:31:54 pm
The game is great though.  My kids kept telling me I need to build one as we were playing.

Your kids (and you) are in luck, i started working on detailed blueprints today. I'm starting a topic in project announcements soon.

And I will also be creating a pc version of the game.