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World’s tallest arcade game powered by electric Genesis – and players can rack up points from behind the wheel

Andy Robinson

Published: 23:27, 2 Feb 2023
Updated: 9:38, 3 Feb 2023

THIS is the world’s tallest playable arcade game at over 111 feet tall - and it’s all powered by an electric car.

Players sit in the Genesis GV60 and use a controller to drive their virtual vehicle in Korea-inspired 8-bit Seoul Racer.

It's the world's largest tallest arcade game that's playable via electric car — It's the world's largest tallest arcade game that's playable via electric carCredit: Matt Alexander/PA Wire

Neon lights project video games onto the wall — Neon lights project video games onto the wallCredit: Matt Alexander/PA Wire

Eye-catching neon lights will project the Pac-Man-style racing simulator onto the courtyard of the V&A museum.

The electric SUV has the ability to power other plug-in devices including a microwave and coffee machine.

The most skilled drivers with their names on the interactive leaderboard stand a chance of winning a pair of tickets for the Hallyu! exhibition.

The event, sponsored by Korean car firm Genesis, features around 200 objects celebrating the country’s growing influence on pop-culture.

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It includes props from Netflix’s Squid Game, a set from Oscar winning film Parasite and costumes belonging to Gangnam Style singer PSY.

Gamers wanting to take a free four-minute spin need to pre-book tickets for between 5.45pm and 8.45pm on Friday.

The arcade-style game is the first of its kind to exist — The arcade-style game is the first of its kind to existCredit: Matt Alexander/PA Wire

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