Last Pac-Man Standing 2023

LAST PACMAN STANDING

Level 16 - Some levels not completed.

Photo courtesy of K Wigger Photo Productions

Pub - The Admiral, 66 Trafalgar Sq, St. James's, London WC2N 5DS  

Yes it's changed

Nearest Tube Station - Embankment

There is unlikely to be a P trail but you never know!

Tuesday 1st August 2023

From 18:30 ish

'Run' starts at 19:15.


COSTS:-

PACMEN and GHOSTS £20.

BEER BEADLES £10.

Includes some drinks.

Includes some snacks. (NB:- The pub kitchen closes at 21:00 so if you need real food order before then.)

Does not include a T shirt but see below.


PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION:-

Pay online to  the account of S K March A/C 00771825 Sort Code 30-96-50 ref Pacman and Your Name and then email boyblunderwlh3@yahoo.co.uk with a proof of payment or...

Pay one of the Hash Cashes and then tell Blunder you have paid so you can be registered or...

Pay cash on the day. Just bear in mind the booze budget is based on the number registered so if not a visitor, you're just gifting cash to Blunder and taking beer from your friends.


VOLUNTEERS:-

The run needs a lot of participants and a lot of volunteers.

If you can't run but would like to help dish out BEER contact Blunder boyblunderwlh3@yahoo.co.uk and be a BEER BEADLE. Small discount.

We will also need GHOSTS to keep the PACMEN moving. No discount.


T-SHIRTS:-

Use your old PACMAN shirt, or any shirt with a PACMAN or bright yellow design. It is not necessary to have an 'officia'l T-shirt. You are more then welcome to make your own. If you do not have a Pacman related shirt, you may find participation in the game less rewarding. City Hash has bulk ordered and subsidised 40 T-shirts of various sizes and colours for this year's run. These are now all but sold out. Cost £5 on top of your registration if available. Please arrive early to pick up your reserved shirt. Please also arrive early if you would like to try your luck at one of the non reserved shirts. Funnily enough you will need to arrive early to try for one of the old Pacman shirts left over from previous years, cost £5. Polos £10.


VISITORS:-

Visitors and Virgins most welcome and are to be encouraged. Please register and email boyblunderwlh3@yahoo.co.uk to let us know you are coming and so that we can add you to the Special Guests below.There will be a limited number of previous years named and unnamed shirts available on the night. You're advised to bring a bright yellow or PACMAN related shirt just in case we run out. Arrive early to avoid disappointment. If you want your own named shirt contact alex_hobson@hotmail.com and he may / will be able to sort you out.


NEW

STRAVA

If you use a GPS run recording device, please consider using the STRAVA app as we hope to release a new PACMAN video.


GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Run around the course collecting CHERRIES, avoiding GHOSTS and drinking BEER

There will be BEER BEADLES (Mobile beer ), the locations of which you will have to find during the game. At the start of the game you will be given a BEER token. To stop you getting BEER are the GHOSTS. If you are caught be a GHOST, they will confiscate your BEER token. BEER tokens are exchangeable at the BEER BEADLES. If your token matches the mobile you will be awarded a finger nail mark. Should you  get caught by a GHOST you will need to get another BEER token. To do this you will then have to find BLUNDER. He will be wandering around the middle of TRAFALGAR SQUARE handing out said BEER tokens. Also around the course are maybe hidden some CHERRIES. CHERRIES are redeemable for BEER and cannot be confiscated by GHOSTS. At the BEER mobiles you will be marked for each BEER you have drunk. This indicates how successful you have been at playing the game. The PACMAN with the most number of marks is the LAST PACMAN STANDING. To date we still have no idea who the LAST PACMAN STANDING is as the RA always forgets to ask. (It's not like the object of the game is cunningly hidden, it's in the title.) BEER tokens must be worn clipped to one’s shirt sleeve or strap and be clearly visible. When caught by a GHOST you must cheerfully and promptly hand over your BEER token. Do not hide your BEER token, GHOSTS are allowed to check everywhere upon your person. To avoid a lengthy chase, you may wish to surrender by stopping and sticking your hands in the air. BEER BEADLES may ask for your help at times, please be accommodating. Keep hold of your cup or be prepared to use someone else’s. Should a GHOST get very tired he or she may ask to swap with you. It is an honour to be asked and you should graciously accept. (You will have to exchange the GHOST shirt.) If later in the game you wish to become a GHOST, you should make yourself known to a GHOST during the game. (This may well end in the loss of a BEER token.)

During Play:-

All PACMEN must call “Waga, waga, waga ...”

All GHOSTS must call “Whoo, whoo, whoo...”

If caught by a GHOST, whilst carrying a BEER token, the PACMAN should die crying “Whack, whack, whack, whack, whaii.”

If caught by a GHOST, but without a BEER token, call "Ha! Ha!" as per Nelson of the Simpsons.




HELPFUL HINTS:-

1.    Be careful when crossing roads. Last Pacman Standing is no longer accident free. Casualty figures -  1 in 650 Pacman have been to casualty.

2.    Unless ordering beer, please stick to the reserved areas of the pub.

3.    Do not stray too far from Trafalgar Square. If your feet are wet or you find yourself talking to the King you've gone too far.

4.    If you really can't find the drink stops ask a fellow Pacman. It's a social run after all.

Practice here http://www.thepcmanwebsite.com/media/pacman_flash/


REGISTERED FAR....

PAC-MEN:-


Special Guests / Oversees



GHOSTS:-

To be decided on the day


BEER BEADLES:-


TOKEN DISHER-OUTER

Blunder



USUAL MOANS:-

It's too expensive; the CLaWs party was only £30 and the Away Weekend was only £50 and included 2 runs.

I don't like any of the 6 varieties of shitty cocktails. Why can't there just be beer?

My old 2008 T-shirt which was included in the £5 run fee has fallen apart. Now I have to try and repair it.

Why has Blunder chosen a venue near to the Players? Doesn't he know that wandering the streets of London in the desperate search of a late bar is the only way to truly be alive.

I wasn't warned to take the following day off. My bathroom looks like a scene from the Exorcist.

Why wasn't I told to be careful of cars and other traffic or explained the rules prior to the run?

There's too much to read on the website.