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Metacritic 626+

Pac-Man

Bandai Namco Entertainment|1980ArcadeCasualFamily
Commodore / AmigaGame Boy ColorAtari 5200Game BoyAtari 8-bitGame Boy AdvanceAtari 2600AndroidPS4Xbox 360Neo GeoWiiWii U3DSSwitchmacOSiOSXbox OneGame GearPCApple IINES

LumiScore

53

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 6+ with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

37/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

8/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Pac-Man is a classic arcade game that offers a fun and engaging experience with clear cognitive benefits, particularly in spatial reasoning and motor skills. It's a straightforward game with no hidden costs or manipulative design elements, making it a safe and enjoyable choice for children.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
48
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)37/100

What your child develops

Pac-Man enhances spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its maze navigation and ghost-dodging mechanics. It also offers moderate challenges in problem-solving and strategic thinking as players learn ghost patterns and optimize their routes.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~4hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

You control everyone's favorite iconic Pac-Man as you navigate through mazes, eating Power Dots while simultaneously avoiding the devious Ghosts. Warp from one edge of the maze to the other using the Warp Tunnels, or eat a Power Pellet to turn the tables and make the Ghosts vulnerable!