Celebrate Pac-Man's 45th with Exclusive NFTs at Flickplay's Shibuya Event

Flickplay Partners with Bandai Namco to Celebrate Pac-Man's 45th Anniversary

Together with Bandai Namco Entertainment, Flickplay is commemorating the 45th anniversary of the classic Pac-Man arcade game. The partnership will include a special NFT treasure hunt in Shibuya, Japan, starting in February 2025. Fans of both NFTs and the original game will value the chance to socialize that this event provides. The collaboration between Bandai Namco and Flickplay exemplifies the expanding trend of merging virtual and real-world environments.

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Two special Pac-Man digital collectibles will be released during the event's initial phase. Watching the first season will be limited to inhabitants of Shibuya, where Pac-Man first made his appearance in 1980. In Shibuya, tourists can participate in a Pokémon Go-style hunt for treasure throughout the four-day DIG Shibuya Festival, that occurs from February 8–11. Pac-Man devotees and collectors ought to avoid this event since players who take part in the quest will have the opportunity to get limited edition NFTs.

NFT Collectibles and Flickplay’s Interactive Platform

Character-based NFTs can be collected and interacted with on the Flickplay NFT platform. Flickplay has come to light thanks to creative collections like the Bratz Dolls "Digi-Dolls" series, which users may play with in the virtual worlds. Additionally, these NFTs are used in the Ethereum metaverse game The Sandbox. With the Pac-Man collection, fans will be able to virtually interact with their favorite characters thanks to this interactive approach.

It will be a location-based scavenger hunt event, much like Pokémon Go. For the rare Pac-Man NFTs, players will need to visit specific locations in Shibuya to exchange Diamonds, Flickplay's in-app money. The collectibles will be in limited supply, so it is important for participants to act quickly and visit the locations within the set time frame to collect the digital items. This event creates a fun, engaging way for players to interact with the Pac-Man legacy.

Flickplay will offer an Experience Pass during the pre-sale, which will give users enough Diamonds to unlock the full Pac-Man collection in Shibuya. In addition to the collectible toys, buyers will receive a digital Pac-Man collectible as a bonus. This pre-sale system encourages fans to get involved early, ensuring that they have access to all the exclusive rewards. For those who cannot attend the event in Shibuya, the second collection of Pac-Man NFTs will be available globally through the Flickplay store.

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Flickplay is working to expand its platform’s interoperability across various blockchain ecosystems. Currently, the platform supports Flow, Ethereum, and Polygon. However, discussions are ongoing to integrate additional Ethereum layer-2 networks, which will make the platform more accessible to users. The company is also looking for opportunities to integrate its digital collectibles into more games. Flickplay’s CEO, Pierina Merino, shared that the goal is to allow users to move their digital toys between different ecosystems smoothly, creating a broader NFT experience.

Flickplay is focused on developing a more expansive and connected ecosystem for its NFTs. While the specific blockchain for the Pac-Man NFTs is yet to be determined, the company plans to ensure that these collectibles will have long-term value by integrating them into various games and digital spaces. Merino emphasized that Flickplay is actively searching for new ways to bring added utility to its NFTs and expand the overall experience for collectors and players alike. This vision for a more interconnected future will likely influence how NFTs are used and interacted with across platforms.