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Pac-Man
Navigate Pac-Man through a maze, eating dots and avoiding ghosts in this arcade classic. Chase power pellets, outsmart colorful ghosts, and achieve high scores in this legendary game that defined a generation.
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Pac-Man
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Need-to-know
How to play
Use arrow keys to navigate Pac-Man through the maze. Your goal is to eat all dots and power pellets while avoiding the four ghosts. When you consume a power pellet, ghosts turn blue and become vulnerable - eat them for bonus points! Clear the entire maze to advance to the next level. Each level increases in difficulty with faster ghost speeds. Strategically use the tunnel passages on the sides of the maze to escape dangerous situations.
Game features
- Authentic Pac-Man arcade experience
- Four uniquely behaving ghosts with distinct AI patterns
- Progressive difficulty across multiple maze levels
- Classic sound effects and visual design
- Power pellet mechanics for strategic ghost hunting
- High score tracking and achievement system
- Smooth controls optimized for browser gameplay
Tips and strategy
- Clear the power pellets last to maximize ghost-eating opportunities when surrounded
- Learn ghost patterns - each ghost has predictable behavior you can exploit
- Use corners strategically - ghosts must make full turns, giving you escape opportunities
- The tunnel passages slow down ghosts - use them as safe zones when being chased
- Don't get trapped in corners - always plan your escape route before entering dead ends
- Eat ghosts in sequence (200, 400, 800, 1600 points) after power pellets for maximum scoring
- Clear one side of the maze completely before crossing to avoid getting surrounded
About Pac-Man
Pac-Man is the quintessential arcade game that became a global phenomenon. Created by Namco in 1980, this maze-chase masterpiece features the iconic yellow character navigating mazes filled with dots, power pellets, and four colorful ghosts - Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. Each ghost has unique AI behaviors, creating strategic depth that keeps every game fresh and challenging. Clear mazes to advance through increasingly difficult levels while maximizing your score through efficient routes and perfect timing.
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Questions about Pac-Man
What do power pellets do in Pac-Man?
Power pellets temporarily let Pac-Man chase the ghosts, creating a chance to clear danger and earn extra points.
Why do Pac-Man ghosts feel different?
Each ghost follows its own movement behavior, so the safest route changes depending on which ghost is nearby and whether a power pellet is available.
