Pac-Man

The classic arcade maze game that has entertained millions! Guide Pac-Man through the maze, eat dots, and avoid ghosts in this timeless favorite.

How to Play

Controls

  • Use Arrow Keys or WASD to move
  • ↑ or W = Up
  • ↓ or S = Down
  • ← or A = Left
  • → or D = Right

Game Rules

  1. Eat all dots to complete each level
  2. Avoid ghosts - they'll end your game
  3. Power Pellets make ghosts vulnerable
  4. Collect fruits for bonus points

Meet the Ghosts

🔴 Blinky (Red)

  • Aggressively chases you
  • Gets faster as you clear dots

💗 Pinky (Pink)

  • Tries to ambush you
  • Predicts your movement

💙 Inky (Blue)

  • Unpredictable movement
  • Works with Blinky

🟧 Clyde (Orange)

  • Moves randomly
  • Less aggressive

Scoring

Basic Points

  • Dots = 10 points
  • Power Pellets = 50 points
  • Ghosts = 200/400/800/1600 points
  • Fruits = 100-5000 points

Tips for Success

Basic Strategy

  1. Stay near maze edges
  2. Use tunnels to escape
  3. Save Power Pellets for emergencies
  4. Watch ghost patterns
  5. Clear one area at a time

Pro Tips

  • Chain ghost captures for max points
  • Collect fruits when safe
  • Learn ghost behaviors
  • Use corners to your advantage

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why can't I move sometimes?

A: Make sure you're using keyboard controls (Arrow keys or WASD) and the game window is active.

Q: How do I get high scores?

A: Focus on eating all dots, chain ghost captures with Power Pellets, and don't miss fruit bonuses.

Q: What happens when I complete a level?

A: You advance to the next level where ghosts move faster and Power Pellets last shorter.

Q: Can I pause the game?

A: Yes, just press P or ESC to pause/unpause.

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Ready to play? Start chomping those dots and watch out for ghosts! Good luck! 🎮