Jr. Pac-Man

October 13, 1983 Atari, Bally Midway Namco, Atari, Bally Midway
Puzzle Arcade
Arcade Atari2600 C64 Atari5200 DOS
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The gameplay of Jr. Pac-Man is similar to that of its predecessors: The player controls the titular Jr. Pac-Man and scores points by eating all of the dots in the maze. Four ghosts roam the maze and attempt to capture him. The player can eat an energizer to turn the ghosts blue, making them vulnerable for a short time and allowing the player to eat them, sending their eyes back to their home base. When all the dots are cleared, a new maze is presented and gameplay resumes.
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Release Date October 13, 1983
Developer Atari, Bally Midway
Publisher Namco, Atari, Bally Midway
Game Modes Single player, Split screen
Perspective Side view
Themes Action