Jr. Pac-Man
The playable character, a younger member of the Pac-Man family who clears pellets from scrolling mazes.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Joystick Up | Move upward |
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Joystick Down | Move downward |
Joystick Left | Move left |
Joystick Right | Move right |
Control notes
The arcade cabinet uses a joystick for movement.
How it plays
How does Jr. Pac-Man play?
Jr. Pac-Man is viewed from above in a single-screen-width section of a horizontally scrolling maze. The objective is to eat every regular pellet, collect bonus items, and reach the next round without losing all lives.
The player moves continuously through corridors with a joystick. Power pellets temporarily make the ghosts vulnerable, while bonus items travel through the maze and can enlarge ordinary pellets or alter ghost behavior. Rounds become faster and more difficult as the player advances.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Jr. Pac-Man?
Plan routes around the maze rather than reacting only to the nearest ghost. Keep an escape corridor available before eating a power pellet, and avoid entering long dead ends when several ghosts are nearby.
Bonus items can have dangerous effects after they pass pellets, so collect them only when the route remains safe. Use the maze edges and changing ghost patterns to create distance, then clear isolated pellet groups before the board becomes crowded.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Blinky
The red ghost who pursues Jr. Pac-Man through the maze.
Pinky
The pink ghost who attempts to intercept Jr. Pac-Man.
Inky
The cyan ghost whose movement combines pursuit with positional targeting.
Clyde
The orange ghost whose behavior alternates between chasing and wandering.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Save a power pellet for an emergency whenever possible.
- 2
Watch bonus items as they move through the maze; their effects can make later paths more dangerous.
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