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Game Introduction

“PAC-MAN” is a classic arcade maze game. Players control the yellow Pac-Man, moving through a complex labyrinth with the objective of eating all the pellets. Simultaneously, players must evade four colorful ghosts—Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. When Pac-Man eats a power pellet, he can temporarily turn the tables and pursue and eat the ghosts for extra points.

Gameplay Strategy

1. Understand Ghost Behavior: Each ghost has its unique AI pattern. Blinky (red) is a chaser, Pinky (pink) tries to ambush, Inky (light blue) has more complex movements, and Clyde (orange) tends to wander randomly.
2. Utilize Power Pellets: After eating a power pellet, immediately chase and eat the ghosts for high scores. The more ghosts eaten, the higher the score.
3. Plan Routes: When moving through the maze, plan your route in advance to avoid being cornered by ghosts.
4. Use Tunnels: The tunnels at both ends of the maze allow Pac-Man to quickly move from one side to the other, useful for evading or counter-attacking ghosts.
5. Prioritize Large Pellets: Power pellets (large pellets) are crucial for turning the tide and should be prioritized.

How to Play

• Movement: Typically use the keyboard arrow keys (up, down, left, right) to control Pac-Man’s movement direction in the maze.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Q: How many levels are there in “PAC-MAN”? A: The original “PAC-MAN” has 256 levels, but due to a programming error in level 256, it often results in a “kill screen” or “split screen,” preventing the game from progressing normally.
2. Q: What are the names and colors of the ghosts? A: The four ghosts are: Blinky (red), Pinky (pink), Inky (light blue), and Clyde (orange).
3. Q: What happens to the ghosts after eating a power pellet? A: After eating a power pellet, the ghosts turn dark blue and can be eaten by Pac-Man. They will flee and return to their normal state after a period.
4. Q: Is the objective of the game to eat all the pellets? A: Yes, the goal of each level is to eat all the small pellets and power pellets in the maze to advance to the next level.