Play Super Pac-Man Online

I first played Super Pac-Man on MAME, the arcade emulator, which lets you run the original 1982 Namco release. It came out during that early 80s period when arcade cabinets were everywhere, and developers were pushing sequels in new directions. This one tried to evolve the Pac-Man formula rather than just copy it.

You control Pac-Man again, but the goal is different. Instead of just clearing dots, you need to collect keys to open gates and progress through the maze. The main mechanics involve eating super pellets to grow huge, letting you smash through barriers and devour ghosts for a short time. The pacing is faster and more deliberate than the original, with a focus on planning your route to grab fruit and keys efficiently. It feels like a more strategic, sometimes frantic, puzzle than a pure chase.