Bandai Namco Experience to launch cooking arcade game in November 2026
The cooking experience game uses dedicated knife, spatula and bottle tools, with cut sizes reflected in the finished dish, according to gamebiz.jp.
Bandai Namco Experience announced that its cooking experience arcade game will begin operating at game centers across Japan sequentially from November 2026, according to gamebiz.jp.
Players cook ingredients shown on a display using dedicated cooking tools: a knife, a spatula and a bottle. The size of ingredients cut with the knife is reflected in the finished dish, and pressing the stove switch lights a flame, with ingredients in the frying pan gradually browning and developing sear marks along with cooking sounds.
The play price is 300 yen for one dish, 500 yen for two dishes and 100 yen for a continue, per player. The menu includes hamburger steak, curry and salad, with pancakes offered as a dessert on continue.
Location test drew parent praise
Bandai Namco Experience was established in February 2025. A location test of the game drew praise from parents for letting children safely try full-scale cooking with knives and fire, and for its game quality.
Quick answers
When does the cooking arcade game launch in Japan?
Operations at game centers across Japan begin sequentially from November 2026, Bandai Namco Experience announced.
How much does it cost to play?
It is 300 yen for one dish, 500 yen for two dishes and 100 yen for a continue, per player.
What dishes can players make?
The menu includes hamburger steak, curry and salad, plus pancakes as a dessert on continue.