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Arcade
Developer: Toru Iwatani / Namco
Pac-Man
Navigate the legendary arcade maze, eat power pellets, and dodge ghosts.
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đ How to Play Pac-Man & Comprehensive Guide
Originally released in 1980 by Namco, Pac-Man defined the golden age of arcade video games. Guide Pac-Man through a maze filled with 240 regular dots and 4 flashing energizer pellets.
Ghost Artificial Intelligence
Each ghost follows a distinct targeting rule:
- Blinky (Red): Relentlessly pursues Pac-Man's exact tile coordinates.
- Pinky (Pink): Predicts Pac-Man's route, aiming four tiles in front of his heading.
- Inky (Cyan): Calculates attack vectors based on both Blinky's and Pac-Man's positions.
- Clyde (Orange): Approaches when distant, but retreats to his corner when within eight tiles.
â¨ī¸ Verified Controls & Keybindings
Navigate Maze Corridors
Arrow Keys
Alternative Directional Controls
W / A / S / D
đĄ Gameplay Strategy & Pro Tips
- • Save power pellets for when ghosts are grouped together to maximize chain multiplier points (200, 400, 800, 1600).
- • The side escape tunnels slow ghosts down significantly while Pac-Man travels through at full speed.
â Frequently Asked Questions About Pac-Man
How many dots are in the maze?
There are exactly 240 regular dots and 4 power energizer pellets.
Can ghosts turn around whenever they want?
No, ghosts only reverse direction when entering scatter mode or when an energizer is eaten.
