Ms Pac-Man (USA) (Tengen) (Unl)

Ms. Pac-Man is a legendary arcade game, offering the classic dot-eating experience with significant improvements over the original Pac-Man.

The primary goal for players is to guide Ms. Pac-Man through various mazes, eating all the small dots (pac-dots) while simultaneously avoiding four colorful ghosts: Blinky (red), Pinky (pink), Inky (cyan), and Sue (orange). Each time Ms. Pac-Man eats all the dots in a maze, the player progresses to the next stage, which features increased speed and difficulty.

Special Feature: Within each maze, there are four larger, flashing dots known as "power pellets." When Ms. Pac-Man consumes a power pellet, the ghosts temporarily turn blue and become vulnerable. This offers Ms. Pac-Man an opportunity to "eat" the ghosts for bonus points. After being eaten, a ghost returns to the ghost house at the center of the maze to regenerate.

New Features in Ms. Pac-Man compared to the original version include: multiple distinct maze layouts, unlike the single, repeating maze of the original Pac-Man. This adds variety and fresh challenges for players. Bonus fruits move randomly around the maze instead of appearing in a fixed location. This requires players to take more risks to collect them, offering higher bonus points. Short animated cutscenes (intermission cutscenes) are shown between certain levels, telling a small story about the relationship between Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man, adding to the game's charm. The ghost AI was also improved, making them more unpredictable and more effective at pursuing Ms. Pac-Man.

The game uses simple four-directional controls (up, down, left, right) to navigate Ms. Pac-Man through the maze corridors. The game demands agility, strategy, and quick decision-making to overcome obstacles and achieve the highest scores. Learning the movement patterns of each ghost and optimizing dot-eating routes are key to success. Ms. Pac-Man remains an iconic arcade title, providing endless fun for all ages.