Cadillacs & Dinosaurs (930201 etc)

Cadillacs & Dinosaurs (930201 etc)

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (YYC bootleg set 2, 920313 etc) [Bootleg]

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (YYC bootleg set 2, 920313 etc) [Bootleg]

Penguin Brothers (Japan)

Penguin Brothers (Japan)

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (street fighter 2' 920513 etc)

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (street fighter 2' 920513 etc)

Neo Bomberman

Neo Bomberman

Donkey Kong (US set 1)

Donkey Kong (US set 1)

Snow Bros. 2 - with new elves

Snow Bros. 2 - with new elves

Metal Slug 2 - Super Vehicle-001/II (NGM-2410) (NGH-2410)

Metal Slug 2 - Super Vehicle-001/II (NGM-2410) (NGH-2410)

Bubble Bobble

Bubble Bobble

Snow Bros. - Nick & Tom (set 1)

Snow Bros. - Nick & Tom (set 1)

The King of Fighters 2002 Super (bootleg) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters 2002 Super (bootleg) [Bootleg]

Metal Slug X - Super Vehicle-001 (NGM-2500)(NGH-2500)

Metal Slug X - Super Vehicle-001 (NGM-2500)(NGH-2500)

Metal Slug 3 (NGM-2560)

Metal Slug 3 (NGM-2560)

Tumble Pop (World)

Tumble Pop (World)

Pang (World)

Pang (World)

Ghosts'n Goblins (US)

Ghosts'n Goblins (US)

Knights of the Round (911127 etc)

Knights of the Round (911127 etc)

Neo Turf Masters / Big Tournament Golf

Neo Turf Masters / Big Tournament Golf

Street Hoop / Street Slam / Dunk Dream (DEM-004) (DEH-004)

Street Hoop / Street Slam / Dunk Dream (DEM-004) (DEH-004)

Street Fighter III 2nd Impact: Giant Attack (USA 970930)

Street Fighter III 2nd Impact: Giant Attack (USA 970930)

Kung-Fu Master

Kung-Fu Master

SNK vs. Capcom - SVC Chaos Super Plus (bootleg) [Bootleg]

SNK vs. Capcom - SVC Chaos Super Plus (bootleg) [Bootleg]

Garou - Mark of the Wolves (NGM-2530)

Garou - Mark of the Wolves (NGM-2530)

Double Dragon (Neo-Geo)

Double Dragon (Neo-Geo)

The King of Fighters '97 oroshi plus 2003 [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters '97 oroshi plus 2003 [Bootleg]

Shinobi (set 6, System 16A, unprotected)

Shinobi (set 6, System 16A, unprotected)

Aero Fighters 2 / Sonic Wings 2

Aero Fighters 2 / Sonic Wings 2

The King of Fighters '97 Plus 2003 (bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters '97 Plus 2003 (bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters 2001 Plus (set 1, bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters 2001 Plus (set 1, bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The Punisher (930422 etc)

The Punisher (930422 etc)

Mega Man 2 - the power fighters (960708 USA)

Mega Man 2 - the power fighters (960708 USA)

Dig Dug (rev 2)

Dig Dug (rev 2)

Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder (World, Rev B)

Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder (World, Rev B)

Golden Axe (set 6, US, 8751 317-123A)

Golden Axe (set 6, US, 8751 317-123A)

Super Pang (World 900914)

Super Pang (World 900914)

Neo-Geo Cup '98 - The Road to the Victory

Neo-Geo Cup '98 - The Road to the Victory

Pac-Mania

Pac-Mania

The King of Fighters 2003 (NGM-2710)

The King of Fighters 2003 (NGM-2710)

Frogger

Frogger

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Turtles in Time (4 Players ver. UAA)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Turtles in Time (4 Players ver. UAA)

Spin Master / Miracle Adventure

Spin Master / Miracle Adventure

The King of Fighters '94 (NGM-055)(NGH-055)

The King of Fighters '94 (NGM-055)(NGH-055)

Pac-Man (Midway)

Pac-Man for Classic Arcade focuses on pattern recognition, board control, and efficient decisions. Check the build details, learn the controls, and play directly in the browser.

Added
2025-09-04
Platform
Classic Arcade

Overview

About Pac-Man (Midway)

Pac-Man (Midway) is the iconic arcade classic that revolutionized gaming in 1980. As one of the most recognizable titles in history, you control the hungry yellow protagonist through maze corridors, munching dots while evading colorful ghosts. This timeless chase-and-collect experience defined the Classic Arcade genre with its addictive gameplay, distinctive characters, and unforgettable sound design that still captivates players today.

  • Classic Maze Navigation: Navigate through interconnected corridors in simple yet challenging mazes that defined the arcade era
  • Four Unique Ghost Enemies: Face Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde - each with distinct AI behaviors that create dynamic chasing patterns
  • Power-Up System: Collect Power Pellets to temporarily turn the tables and eat ghosts for escalating point bonuses

What stands out

Pac-Man represents the pure essence of retro gaming - simple to learn but endlessly challenging to master. This is the game that brought arcade culture into the mainstream and continues to deliver that authentic 80s gaming thrill. Experience the nostalgia of chasing high scores in one of gaming's most important historical artifacts.

  • Timeless Gameplay: The perfect balance of strategy and reflexes that remains engaging decades after its release
  • Cultural Icon: Play the game that defined arcade culture and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon
  • Pure Nostalgia: Relive the classic sounds, visuals, and gameplay that captivated an entire generation of gamers

Play notes

Master the maze as the iconic yellow circle, eating dots while outsmarting four colorful ghosts in this timeless arcade challenge

  • 1. Start Your Quest: Press Z key (insert coin) followed by X key to begin your 1-player adventure through the maze
  • 2. Navigate the Maze: Use arrow keys or WASD to guide Pac-Man through corridors, eating all small dots while avoiding ghosts
  • 3. Power Up & Progress: Eat Power Pellets to temporarily turn ghosts blue and eat them for bonus points, then clear the maze to advance

FAQ

What happens when Pac-Man eats a Power Pellet?

Ghosts turn blue and reverse direction for about 5 seconds, becoming vulnerable. Eating them during this phase sends ghosts back to the center 'ghost house' while awarding escalating points.

Why do the ghosts have different colors?

Each ghost has unique AI behavior: Blinky (red) chases directly, Pinky (pink) ambushes ahead, Inky (cyan) uses unpredictable tactics, and Clyde (orange) moves randomly. This creates dynamic challenges.

How do I get the highest score in Pac-Man?

Master 'pattern running' routes to efficiently clear mazes, time Power Pellet use to chain ghost bonuses (up to 1600 points per ghost), and prioritize eating fruit when it appears for 100-5000 point bonuses.