PAC-MAN Marks 45th Anniversary with Spooky Google Doodle

PAC-MAN, the beloved arcade character, celebrates its 45th anniversary with a special Google Doodle. This year’s Doodle is a Halloween-themed game designed in collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment.

PAC-MAN’s Halloween Adventure

The new game features eight levels, including four unique haunted-house mazes. Each maze has its own design tailored to the ghosts that inhabit it. The objective is to help PAC-MAN chomp through the dots while avoiding the colorful ghosts.

Meet the Ghosts

• Blinky – The red ghost, known for its direct chase pattern.
• Inky – The cyan ghost, unpredictable in its movements.
• Pinky – The pink ghost, which aims to intercept PAC-MAN.
• Clyde – The orange ghost, who has a more erratic behavior.

Each haunted house reflects the personality of its ghost, adding a unique twist to gameplay. Power Pellets allow players to turn the tables and chase the ghosts instead.

Play the Game

The PAC-MAN Doodle is accessible on the Google homepage. Players can engage with the game today and tomorrow, highlighting the classic arcade nostalgia while celebrating Halloween.

This collaboration with Bandai Namco showcases the enduring popularity of PAC-MAN as it continues to captivate fans more than four decades after its initial release.