To celebrate the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Arc Cinema is transforming the big screen into a giant racetrack this Good Friday — and young racers are invited to take part in a special Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Big Screen Tournament! 🎮🏎️

🎟️ Click here to book! 🎟️

🎮 A Fun Tournament for Young Racers
This event is designed especially for under 14s, offering a fun, friendly, and exciting racing experience on the big screen.

It’s all about enjoying the game — not intense esports competition — so whether you're a casual player or a Mario Kart fan, everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

v🏆 Prizes Up for Grabs
All entry fees go directly into the prize pool, giving players the chance to win:

🥇 1st Place: £100 cash
🥈 2nd Place: £50 cash
🥉 3rd Place: Four cinema tickets (worth up to £54)

📅 Event Details

🗓️ Date: Good Friday
⏰ Start Time: 10:00am
👦 Age Limit: Under 14s only
🎮 Game: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch)
👥 Capacity: Maximum 32 players
💸 Entry Fee:  £5

🏁 Tournament Format

32-player elimination tournament
Head-to-head split-screen races
Winners progress through each round until the final showdown
Race Settings
Engine Class: 150cc
Mode: Player vs Player
Items: Normal
Teams: None
Computer Racers: Off
Race Length: 1 race (3 laps)
Courses: Random

🎮 Standardised Setup
To keep things fair, every player will race using the same setup:

 

📜 Rules & Guidelines
The lowest finishing player in each race is eliminated
Courses are randomly selected by the host
Players must not pause the game unless reporting a technical issue
Cinema staff will act as officials, and their decisions are final

ℹ️ Additional Information
Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration
Parents/guardians are welcome to watch from the auditorium
Spaces are limited — advance booking is recommended
All participants must have parent/guardian permission

🚨 Ready to Race?
Think you’ve got what it takes to win on the big screen?