The programming behind these individual ghosts is governed by an ingenious-but-simple set of behaviors, and understanding them is key to mastering the game.
The start of the game even gives them names: Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde. Even better, Iwatani programmed the ghosts so that each has its own unique set of movements and quirks. Eating the ghosts in these few precious seconds will net you extra points, but only buy you a short grace period before they re-emerge to chase you down once more.ĭesigner Toru Iwatani once said that Pac-Man would have been boring had it simply been about collecting pellets, so he added the ghosts as an additional layer of challenge. You're not powerless against the googly-eyed hunters though-the power pellets located around the screen render the ghosts vulnerable and suddenly keen to avoid your attention, making you the pursuer. We doubt you need a refresher but just in case: you're the hungry yellow blob with the unenviable task of traversing a maze and eating all the dots within it as a quartet of ghosts chase you, block your path, and generally make your life more complicated. And while the machines themselves have dwindled somewhat in our public spaces, Pac-Man still thrives on consoles and mobile phones. Developed by Namco, the pill-munching maze game remains a pop culture staple despite the fact that most of us rarely step foot inside an arcade anymore. In the 37 years since it quietly slipped into Tokyo arcades, Pac-Man has become a global phenomenon.
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