# A local gaming story. Since 1996.

Canonical page: https://pantheralb.games/our-story/
Content checked against owner-supplied plans: 17 October 2026

Expansion preview. Activity readiness, final prices and opening hours are to be confirmed.

Panthera is a gaming lounge on Main Street in Bikfaya, Lebanon, preparing an expansion with modern PC gaming, PS5 pods, Quest VR, billiards, vintage PCs and a PS2 corner. Its local gaming story began in 1996.

## A familiar place to belong

Panthera’s gaming story began in 1996. The next chapter brings that local spirit to a new location on Main Street in Bikfaya, with more ways for friends to spend an evening together. The heritage belongs to the gaming story rather than uninterrupted operation at the new site.

## New worlds and old favourites

The expansion connects three planned rooms: modern PCs and PS5 in the main room; vintage CRT PCs, billiards and a PS2 corner in the cozy middle room; and two Quest VR bays with a sofa lounge in the right-hand room.

## The next chapter is taking shape

The supplied interior images show design concepts rather than completed-venue photographs. Installation, opening details and each activity’s readiness will be confirmed as the expansion progresses.

## Practical questions

### Is the expanded lounge open yet?

We are preparing Panthera’s next chapter. The interior images are concepts of the planned rooms. Opening details and the readiness of each activity will be confirmed before visits are arranged.

### Can I book online?

Online booking is coming soon. This website does not accept reservations yet.

### Can we play next to each other?

Ten modern PCs are planned in two rows of five. Options for booking together will be announced with online reservations.

### Do I need my own game account?

Bring your personal game accounts. A selected commercially licensed Steam library is planned; available titles and licence seats will be announced before launch.

### What should I know about VR?

Panthera’s VR room in Bikfaya is planned with two standalone Quest headsets, each in a separate 2 × 2 metre active play area. A shared sofa lounge sits outside the bays. The rate is per headset for 30 minutes of active play, with setup time separate. Age guidance, games and multiplayer options will be confirmed.

### Where is Panthera, and what are the hours?

Find Panthera on Main Street in Bikfaya, Lebanon. Use Get directions to open the owner-confirmed Google Maps pin. Opening hours, contact details and venue policies will be announced with the next chapter.

## Location and booking

Main Street, Bikfaya, Lebanon
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kWrUPYxZvTcXKHn77?g_st=icthis
Online booking is coming soon. This website does not accept reservations yet.

## Explore Panthera

- [Panthera gaming lounge in Bikfaya](https://pantheralb.games/)
- [Plan your night. Know the rates.](https://pantheralb.games/prices/)
- [Find Panthera in Bikfaya.](https://pantheralb.games/visit/)
- [Gaming in Metn. Meet in Bikfaya.](https://pantheralb.games/gaming-in-metn/)
- [PC gaming in Bikfaya.](https://pantheralb.games/play/pc-gaming/)
- [PS5 gaming in Bikfaya.](https://pantheralb.games/play/ps5/)
- [Virtual reality in Bikfaya.](https://pantheralb.games/play/vr/)
- [Billiards in Bikfaya.](https://pantheralb.games/play/billiards/)
- [Retro gaming in Bikfaya.](https://pantheralb.games/play/retro/)