Pac-Man Arcade Game Poster — $14.95 • 3.4/5 (51 ratings)
This 11×14 unframed Pac-Man print nails the nostalgia. The blue maze, the ghosts, and that bold “READY!” screen pop on premium Fuji Crystal Archive paper. It’s a retro pick-me-up for a man cave or bedroom. However, buyer beware: it’s smaller than a typical poster and comes unframed. Consequently, casual fans may enjoy it as a study aid or décor, while collectors expecting a large centerpiece may be disappointed.
Product Overview
- What it is: 11×14 unframed print (NOT canvas or tin sign) showing the original Pac‑Man game screen on a black background.
- Material: Printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper — rich color, heavyweight feel, fade-resistant.
- Made: Made in the USA. Great for game rooms, dorms, man caves, or as a small nostalgic gift.
- Price & social proof: $14.95 with a mixed rating of 3.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings.
Pros
- Authentic retro look — the “READY!” and maze design are instantly recognizable and mood-setting.
- High-quality paper and color fidelity for the price.
- Small, lightweight, easy to frame or include in a poster collage.
- Cheap gift option for 80s enthusiasts and casual gamers.
Cons
- Size: 11×14 is smaller than many expect — several buyers called it “small” or “the size of notebook paper.” If you want a statement piece, this isn’t it.
- Unframed: you’ll need to pick and buy a frame (and possibly a mat) to get a finished look.
- Mixed reviews overall (3.4/5) — quality is good, but expectations about scale and framing drive dissatisfaction.
Real buyer snippets
- “It’s cool. Hung it up in a frame in my son’s bedroom.” — Lisa Cueva (5/5)
- “Cool little poster, smaller than I would like.” — BIOCHEM.303 (3/5)
- “To call this thing a poster is a bit of a stretch… Its the size of a sheet of notebook paper.” — Jeffrey A. Graham (2/5)
Display & Framing Tips
- Mat it: Adding a 2″ matboard inside a 11×14 frame makes the piece read larger on the wall and gives it that arcade marquee feel.
- Avoid monitor glare: hang it perpendicular to your main screen to reduce reflections if it’s near your setup — you don’t want light ruining that contrast when you’re streaming runs.
- Create a micro-gallery: group this with other small 11×14 retro prints instead of trying to make it a lone centerpiece.
- Frame choice: thin black frame keeps focus on the high-contrast art; white mat brightens the piece and delineates it from darker walls.
How a speedrunner can use this poster (yes, really)
- Study maze flow: Hang it near your rig and use tracing film or a sticky-note overlay to mark safe lanes and corner micro-turns. Visual reference speeds up muscle-memory for tight corner timings.
- Ghost AI refresher: The poster is a great mnemonic — recall that Blinky chases, Pinky tries to ambush 4 tiles ahead, Inky uses vector math with Blinky, and Clyde mixes chase/scatter. Use the visual maze to map these behaviors in your head before practicing on the cabinet/emulator.
- Practice pellet timing: Mark power-pellet spots and plan routes that force ghosts into scatter patterns; use the poster to rehearse the timing of pellet grabs + fruit interception so you lose less time on each level.
- Run starts: The “READY!” screen is a psychological cue — treat it like the countdown before a TAS/speedrun start to reduce hesitation and shave off those first-second reaction losses.
Final Thought
If you want a small, authentic Pac-Man collectible that looks sharp in a frame or gallery wall, this $14.95 print is a low-risk buy. On the other hand, hardcore collectors or anyone expecting a large poster will be disappointed by its modest 11×14 size and unframed nature. Nevertheless, for speedrunners and retro fans, it doubles as both décor and a study aid. Ultimately, score it if you plan to frame or group it; otherwise, pass if you wanted a big, ready-to-hang centerpiece.
