PAC-MAN 256+

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Endless maze-running with PAC-MAN, featuring new power-ups and worlds, exclusive to Apple Arcade.

Ratings

4.6

Age

4+

Category

Languages

ENG

Welcome this classic hit to Apple Arcade! Brought to you by Bandai Namco Entertainment and Hipster Whale, the creators of Crossy Road+ and Crossy Road Castle. PAC-MAN256 was selected as among Apple’s Best Games 2015 and is recognized as: « The Game Awards 2015 Nominated Best Mobile/Handheld Game » « 19th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Nominated Mobile Game of the Year » PAC-MAN 256+ is a revamped and remastered return of the classic endless runner. Navigate the maze and avoid the ghosts in classic PAC-MAN fashion, but look out for the dreaded Glitch consuming the maze behind you! • • • • • ● • • • • • ● • • • • • ● • • • • • Find a fresh experience with these new features - exclusive on Apple Arcade: ● Dive into exciting new goals and upgrades, plan your progression and unlock powerful permanent boosts ● Earn experience points through play and unlock crazy new power-ups, turning each maze run into a brand new experience ● Enjoy a selection of worlds from famous PAC-MAN games such as the classic retro version, PAC-MANIA, PAC-MAN CEDX and many more. Each world presents special objectives and unique alternative gameplay. • • • • • ● • • • • • ● • • • • • ● • • • • • Enjoy everything that made PAC-MAN 256 a modern classic: ● A PAC-MAN experience perfectly reinvented for your mobile phone or tablet ● Outsmart ghosts with over 15 different power ups: Laser, Tornado, Giant and much more ● Stay ahead of the super-villain lurking in PAC-MAN since the beginning: The Glitch ● Take on a new gang of revived retro-ghosts, and learn how to avoid their moves ● Waka waka on PAC-DOTS and string a 256 combo for a super special surprise ● Support for playing with external game controllers • • • • • ● • • • • • ● • • • • • ● • • • • •
Welcome to PAC-MAN 256+, a remastered endless runner available exclusively on Apple Arcade! Developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment and Hipster Whale, creators of Crossy Road+ and Crossy Road Castle, this game reimagines the classic PAC-MAN experience. Navigate infinite mazes, munch PAC-DOTS, and avoid ghosts like Inky, Blinky, Pinky, Clyde, and new additions like Sue, Funky, Spunky, and Glitchy. Stay ahead of the Glitch, a creeping threat consuming the maze. Unlock over 15 unique power-ups, including Laser, Tornado, and Giant, to outsmart ghosts. Exclusive Apple Arcade features include new goals, permanent boosts, and worlds from classic PAC-MAN games like PAC-MANIA and PAC-MAN CEDX, each with unique objectives and gameplay. String a 256 combo for a special surprise and enjoy controller support for an enhanced experience. Recognized as one of Apple’s Best Games of 2015 and nominated for Best Mobile/Handheld Game at The Game Awards 2015, PAC-MAN 256+ delivers nostalgic yet fresh arcade fun.

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Ratings & Reviews

Great game!
Mon Mar 10 2025 Feroxinator

Update: They fixed the broken cyan follower goal, the game now feels complete! Amazing game! Even if you’re not a fan of Pac-Man it’s a well made arcade game with depth and tons of unlocks. If you’re having trouble when the game is getting fast, you have to input your turn command before the actual turn in order to not miss them!

PAC MAN 256+
Mon Jul 28 2025 PAC gmy

It’s an awesome game I just started playing it and I love it you guys are so awesome talented amazing and creative people ARTHUR Mysko

Controls are terrible
Thu Jul 31 2025 d-freq

Perhaps due to the tilted game board, but swiping often results in Pac-Man going in the wrong direction. From the other reviews, it seems I’m not the only one. It’s only a game so no big deal, but it makes it frustrating and unplayable at times.

Among other games this is the best
Mon Jul 14 2025 AydenT7

It so good I have nothing to say

The best thing to happen
Fri Jan 17 2025 Teeemas

The games are fun and free

touch controls aren't responsive
Fri Apr 11 2025 mølekule

sometimes pac-man will continue in the direction he is going in, even if you tell him to change direction before the turn. sometimes he will do a 180° turn instead of a 90° turn. swiping anything more or less than an exact 90° can cause pacman to make incorrect turns. this is more pronounced on larger screen devices. i play many agility apple arcade games involving more dexterity than pacman, and i have never had input errors despite putting in tens or hundreds of hours. with pacman i will get multiple frustrating errors per game, resulting in a loss of a 256 combo, a failure to goals, or death. i contacted the devs twice, they were very responsive but it's been months now, with updates fixing other known bugs but not this one. they were clearly just paying lip service. i see a couple other players experiencing the same issue. i would love to give this game 5 stars but can't until this issue is addressed. great game when it does work.

Laser Lifestyle Bug
Tue Mar 11 2025 Morad Moazami

The Laser Lifestyle bug is still there unfortunately.

Great Apple Arcade Game!
Thu Dec 19 2024 GullibleOstrich

I’m addicted! The game is great, there are upgrades, dailies, etc. Highly recommended. I play on both my iPhone and 13 inch iPad. No bugs so far

Écran plus ou moins sensible
Wed Jan 01 2025 Flya340

Difficile de faire tourner Pac Man aux niveaux plus élevés

Touch controls don’t work
Sat Dec 21 2024 0sj86091

You can’t really offer a game you pay for (even if it is Apple Arcade) that doesn’t work properly 75% of the time. The touch controls don’t work consistently making it near impossible to actually play without dying because you can’t move Pac-Man where you want to. Bummer, it’d be super fun if this wasn’t such an issue.

Features

Walkthrough

Mastering the Maze

Start by navigating the endless maze, collecting PAC-DOTS to increase your score. Avoid the classic ghosts—Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde—as well as revived retro-ghosts like Sue, Funky, Spunky, and Glitchy, each with unique movement patterns. Keep moving upward to stay ahead of the Glitch, which consumes the maze from below. Collect power pellets to temporarily turn ghosts vulnerable, allowing you to eat them for bonus points. Use power-ups like Laser or Tornado strategically to clear paths or eliminate ghosts. Aim for a 256 PAC-DOT combo to trigger a special surprise that clears all ghosts on-screen.

Leveraging Power-Ups and Upgrades

Earn experience points by playing to unlock and upgrade power-ups. Apple Arcade-exclusive features let you plan progression and unlock permanent boosts, such as increased speed or enhanced power-up duration. Experiment with different power-ups to find combinations that suit your playstyle. For example, the Giant power-up lets you smash through ghosts, while Stealth makes you invisible. Visit different worlds like PAC-MANIA or the retro classic for unique objectives that add variety to your runs.

Gameplays

Classic PAC-MAN Mode

Experience the traditional PAC-MAN gameplay with a twist: an endless maze that keeps generating as you move forward. Focus on eating PAC-DOTS, collecting fruits for extra points, and avoiding ghosts. The Glitch adds urgency, forcing you to keep moving to avoid being consumed.

Themed World Challenges

Explore worlds inspired by PAC-MAN classics like PAC-MANIA and PAC-MAN CEDX, available exclusively on Apple Arcade. Each world introduces special objectives, such as collecting specific items or surviving unique ghost patterns. Adapt your strategy to the changing environments and unlock new power-ups to enhance your runs.

Questions And Answers

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    Questions And Answers

    Here are some possible questions and answers that you might find useful

    1. Q:What makes PAC-MAN 256+ different from the original PAC-MAN 256?

      A:PAC-MAN 256+ is an Apple Arcade exclusive with enhanced features, including new goals, permanent boosts, and additional worlds from classic PAC-MAN games like PAC-MANIA and PAC-MAN CEDX. It also offers a progression system to unlock unique power-ups, making each run distinct.

    2. Q:How do I avoid the Glitch in PAC-MAN 256+?

      A:The Glitch consumes the maze from the bottom, so keep moving upward to stay ahead. Use power-ups like Speed or Giant to navigate quickly through tight spots, and plan your route to avoid dead ends. Collecting PAC-DOTS efficiently helps maintain your momentum.

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