Pac-man ◎

Each ghost follows a specific A.I. logic that determines its movement:

: Eating these turns ghosts blue and vulnerable, allowing Pac-Man to consume them for bonus points.

: Clear every "Pac-Dot" in the maze while avoiding four distinct ghosts.

: Chases Pac-Man when far away but retreats to his corner when he gets too close. Pro Strategies for High Scores Pac-Man’s influence on capitalism revealed in new book

: Aims for the space four tiles in front of Pac-Man to ambush him.

: The most aggressive; he chases Pac-Man directly and speeds up as dots are cleared.

Pac-Man is much more than a simple maze game; it is a cultural phenomenon designed by Toru Iwatani in 1980 to appeal to a broad audience, specifically women and children, by focusing on "eating" rather than violence. This guide provides a strategic and historical overview of the arcade classic. Essential Game Mechanics

: Eating a ghost earns 200 points, with the value doubling for each consecutive ghost eaten in a single power-up cycle (up to 1,600 points).