description Pac-Mania Overview
Pac-Mania, released in 1987, is a maze arcade game created by Namco and Atari Games. Players control Pac-Man navigating a maze to consume dots while avoiding ghosts, utilizing "Power Pellets" for temporary ghost capture. A key addition was the ability for Pac-Man to jump over pursuing ghosts.
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info Pac-Mania Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1987 |
help Pac-Mania FAQ
What is the biggest gameplay change in Pac-Mania?
Pac-Mania keeps the dot-eating and ghost-avoidance rules but presents the maze in an isometric pseudo-3D view. Pac-Man can also jump over ghosts, adding a platform-like escape option that was not in the original 1980 arcade game.
Who developed Pac-Mania?
Namco developed Pac-Mania and released the arcade game in 1987, with Atari Games handling some North American publishing and ports. It is commonly described as the tenth game in the Pac-Man series.
Can ghosts jump in Pac-Mania too?
Some ghosts can also use the jumping mechanic, so jumping is not a guaranteed escape. The player has to judge timing and position rather than simply pressing jump whenever a ghost approaches.
Which home systems received Pac-Mania?
Ports appeared on systems including the NES, Sega Genesis, Sega Master System, Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST, and ZX Spectrum. Later compilations also included the game, although the exact version can differ from the arcade original.
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