Pac-Man 30th Anniversary
Pac-Man 30th Anniversary is a special playable version of the classic Pac-Man, released by Google on May 21, 2010. It was created to celebrate 30 years of the original Pac-Man by Namco.
This version became the first fully playable Google Doodle, allowing millions of players to enjoy the legendary maze game directly from the homepage.
PAC-MAN 30TH ANNIVERSARY – THE ICONIC ARCADE CLASSIC REBORN
The gameplay stays faithful to the original arcade experience. You control Pac-Man through a maze, eating all pellets while avoiding four ghosts: Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde.
The objective is simple:
- Clear the maze by eating all dots
- Avoid being caught by ghosts
- Use power pellets to temporarily defeat enemies
Unique Features in This Version
- Google-shaped maze: The level layout forms the word “Google”
- Original sounds & behavior: Faithfully recreated from the arcade version
- 2-player mode: Activate Ms. Pac-Man by inserting a second “coin”
- Classic “kill screen”: Level 256 glitch is preserved
How To Guide Pac-Man
- Arrow Keys: Move Pac-Man
- W/A/S/ D: Control Ms.Pac-Man (in 2-player mode)
- Mouse Click: Choose direction
Visual Style & Experience
The game keeps the original 8-bit arcade visuals, including classic maze design, sound effects, and animations. The only major change is the creative maze layout shaped like the Google logo.
This combination of nostalgia and innovation helped make it one of the most memorable online mini-games ever created.
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