The game uses a side-scrolling perspective. The player moves a cursor around each scene and uses it to point at objects, trigger events, and affect Pac-Man's behavior rather than controlling his movement directly.

Each area contains a short objective or sequence of obstacles. Pac-Man can investigate objects, travel through the environment, and use a slingshot to hit targets or alter situations. Progress comes from discovering the correct interaction and completing the current scenario; the game has no conventional maze score-chasing structure.

Observe the whole scene before acting. Many events depend on timing, and an incorrect interaction can make Pac-Man angry, frightened, or otherwise uncooperative.

Use the cursor to test harmless objects first, then reserve the slingshot for targets that clearly affect the obstacle or objective. If a sequence fails, repeat it while changing the order or timing of interactions rather than rapidly clicking at random.