From Hervine Mahaud
Posted on 07/22/23 at 18:36 See my messages Follow Lille Actu
Akiha Pop has settled in Lillenium on an area of more than 600 m2. ©Hervine Mahaud
There’s something new lillenium ! Since this Saturday, July 22, 2023, Akiha Popa space dedicated to games And arcade cabinetsopened on the second floor of Lille-Sud shopping center. Ultimately, around fifty machines are installed.
Biggest Akiha Pop in existence
The Akiha Pop concept, already present in Roubaix and Les Tanneurs in Lille-Centre, took over Lillenium on July 22nd. A room size of over 600 m2 is therefore the largest room in the network.
Jurassic Park, Halo, Terminator, Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat, but also motorbike racing or racing car driving, not to mention football games… There are both current arcade games and retrogaming. Almost forty machines were installed at the opening. More are expected to arrive soon, bringing the total to around fifty.
Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat II… retro gaming classics. ©Hervine Mahaud
For racing enthusiasts there is a choice between motorcycles and racing cars. ©Hervine Mahaud
football fans? ©Hervine Mahaud
Some kiosks offer even more intense games. ©Hervine Mahaud
Akiha Pop also features a boutique section with a selection of products sourced from pop culture’s biggest licenses. “From t-shirts to figurines, from posters to accessories, you’ll find treasures that show your passion,” explains Lillenium.
In the shop area there are products that are derived from many licenses, such as Harry Potter. ©Hervine Mahaud
Finally, the place has a relaxation area with tables and chairs where vending machines for snacks and drinks will soon be installed.
Afterwards, Akiha Pop organizes events such as cosplay parties. It will also be possible to reserve and privatize spaces for all types of events, be they birthday parties, company meetings or gatherings of enthusiasts.
Practical information: Akiha Pop Lillenium, 2 rue Faubourg des Postes in Lille. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30am to 7:30pm. More information on the concept website.
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