Pac-Man the Board Game
Price: $27.96 · Rating: 4.4/5 (4,875 ratings)
Overview
Channel your inner arcade champion with this faithful board game adaptation of Pac-Man. Assemble the four-part maze on your coffee table or living-room floor, then slip into the role of Pac-Man or one of the four ghosts. The goal? Gobble power pellets, rack up points and outwit your opponents before they corner you. The electronic pawn even emits the classic “waka-waka” sounds, so you’ll feel like you’re back in the arcade—albeit with slightly tinny audio.
Key Features
- Arcade classic – Six decades of nostalgia in one box
- Collaborative & competitive – Switch between Pac-Man and ghosts for family tournaments
- Authentic sounds – Trigger the iconic “waka, waka, waka” as you move
- Components – 1 electronic PAC-MAN pawn, 4 ghost pawns, dice, tokens, cards & more
- Ages 10+ · Players 2–5
Game Experience
In my last nightly session, I cornered Clyde by baiting him into a power pellet trap—classic bait-and-switch! The level 2 ghost card mechanic adds an extra wrinkle: at higher levels the ghosts coordinate in near-perfect sync, so teamwork is key. Setup takes about 10–15 minutes, and you’ll squeeze in 3–4 quick rounds before dinner.
Strategy Tips from PlayerProX
- Maze memorization: Learn the four board quadrants so you can tunnel across the wrap-around pathways instantly.
- Ghost synergy: As a ghost, use the level 1 card draws to herd Pac-Man into corners—block exits rather than chase head-on.
- Power pellet timing: Save your pellet until a ghost token’s adjacent. Eating ghosts back-to-back yields massive combo points.
- Dice management: Roll strategically when you’re ghost-hunting; high rolls can close the gap before Pac-Man jukes out.
What We Love
- Gamer-centric tactics shine through for both casual and hardcore players.
- Sturdy components & colorful tokens keep the board looking sharp.
- Electronic sounds dial up the immersion, even if they’re a bit soft.
Player Reviews
- Elijah (5.0/5): “Long game—setup is a bit fiddly with stickers, but once you’re rolling it’s addictive. Floor play works great. Sounds are accurate if not booming.”
- Solid (5.0/5): “Arrived in perfect condition. Packaging kept the box crisp—no crushed corners!”
- XV250 (5.0/5): “Classic Pac-Man mapped to cardboard. A tad slower than the arcade, but the trade-offs are worth it for family night.”
