Navigate through mazes, avoid ghosts, and collect dots in this iconic arcade classic! Experience the timeless game that defined a generation with our modern neon twist.
PLAY NOWReleased in 1980 by Namco, Pac-Man is one of the most iconic and influential arcade games of all time. Created by Toru Iwatani, the game was designed to appeal to a wider audience beyond the typical space shooter games of that era.
The simple yet addictive gameplay of navigating a yellow character through a maze while eating dots and avoiding ghosts became a cultural phenomenon. Pac-Man was the first game to feature characters with distinct personalities and behaviors, revolutionizing game design forever.
→ The original Japanese name for Pac-Man was "Puck-Man," changed internationally to avoid vandalism.
→ The ghosts' behavior is precisely programmed: Blinky chases directly, Pinky ambushes, Inky flanks, and Clyde acts unpredictably.
→ The game's design was inspired by a pizza with a slice removed, representing Pac-Man's iconic shape.
→ Pac-Man was the first video game to have power-ups, introducing a fundamental game mechanic that is still used today.
Controlling Pac-Man is simple and intuitive:
The primary goals in Pac-Man are:
Pursues Pac-Man directly and becomes faster after a certain number of dots are eaten. The most aggressive ghost!
Tries to ambush Pac-Man by targeting a position ahead of his current direction. Works to corner Pac-Man.
Uses both Blinky's position and Pac-Man's position to determine movement. The most unpredictable ghost!
Alternates between chasing Pac-Man and wandering randomly. Acts shy when too close to Pac-Man.
Pac-Man isn't just a game - it's a cultural icon that changed video games forever. With over 10 billion plays and decades of enduring popularity, Pac-Man pioneered many elements we take for granted in modern gaming:
"Pac-Man was the first character-driven game and the first game with power-ups. It's difficult to overstate its influence on modern game design."
