Released in 1980, this modified version of the iconic arcade classic features the popular “speedup hack.” The modification significantly increases Pac-Man’s movement speed while the ghosts move at their normal pace, completely changing the dynamic of the maze-chase gameplay. This creates a fast-paced, reflex-heavy experience that allows players to easily zip around corners and clear the board at breakneck speeds.
How to Play
Navigate the maze to eat all the dots and avoid the ghosts (Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde). Eating a large Power Pellet temporarily turns the ghosts blue, allowing you to eat them for bonus points. In the browser, use your arrow keys to steer Pac-Man through the maze. Press Shift to insert a coin and Enter to start the game.
Tips
- Take advantage of your massive speed boost to clear the dangerous bottom rows of the maze first, as you can easily outrun any ghost chasing you.
- Even with the speedup hack, ghosts can still trap you in a pincer movement. Keep an eye on all four ghosts and avoid getting boxed into the long vertical tunnels.
- Your increased speed makes it easier to group the ghosts together before grabbing a Power Pellet, allowing you to consistently score the maximum points per power-up by eating all four in sequence.
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