Google Celebrates Pac-Man’s 45th Anniversary with a Halloween Doodle Google Doodle is marking a special occasion for gamers today with a tribute to Pac-Man on its 45th anniversary, arriving just in time for Halloween. For today and tomorrow, players can access four specially designed haunted-house mazes created for the event by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the parent company of Pac-Man. Staying true to the classic franchise, the objective remains to guide Pac-Man through the maze to consume all the dots while evading the pursuing ghosts. The iconic Ghost Gang is back in full force, featuring Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. The mazes are designed to reflect the distinct personalities of each ghost, allowing players to strategize their movements based on predicted ghost behavior. For example, the red ghost Blinky is known for aggressively chasing Pac-Man, while the others often attempt to corner him. Players also have the chance to turn the tables. By grabbing a Power Pallet, a time-limited event is activated, enabling Pac-Man to chase and eat the ghosts for a short period. Accessing the game is straightforward. Simply visit the Google homepage on a desktop computer or open the Google app on a mobile device, whether it runs on Android or iOS. On a PC, the arrow keys on the keyboard are used to control Pac-Man. For mobile users, controlling the character involves swiping or pressing and moving a finger on the screen to change directions. This interactive Doodle offers a festive and nostalgic gaming experience directly from the web’s most popular search page.
