Pac-Man - Special Color Edition (USA)

What is Pac-Man - Special Color Edition (USA)?

Pac-Man - Special Color Edition is a vibrant Game Boy Color compilation featuring two classic titles: an enhanced color version of the original arcade phenomenon Pac-Man, plus the puzzle spin-off Pac-Attack. This edition revitalizes the iconic maze-chase gameplay with GBC-exclusive color palettes while preserving the timeless mechanics that made Pac-Man a legend. Players experience both the frantic dot-munching action and block-matching puzzle challenges in one portable package.

Game Features

• Dual Game Collection: Includes full versions of Pac-Man and Pac-Attack
• Color-Enhanced Visuals: Exclusive Game Boy Color graphics with vibrant maze themes
• Classic Arcade Action: Faithful recreation of the original Pac-Man's ghost-dodging, pellet-munching gameplay
• Puzzle Variety: Pac-Attack's unique block-clearing challenges featuring Pac-Man and ghosts
• Progressive Difficulty: Increasingly complex mazes in Pac-Man and faster block drops in Pac-Attack
• Score Attack: Compete for high scores across both game modes

How to Play Pac-Man - Special Color Edition (USA)?

Controls (Keyboard Mapping)

• Movement: Arrow keys or WASD
• A Button (Confirm/Rotate): Z key
• B Button (Drop Faster): X key

Playing Pac-Man

1. Navigate Pac-Man through maze corridors using directional controls
2. Consume all pellets while avoiding ghosts Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde
3. Eat Power Pellets (large dots) to temporarily turn ghosts blue and edible
4. Eat blue ghosts for bonus points before they regenerate
5. Collect fruits that appear in the maze center for extra scores

Playing Pac-Attack

1. Arrange falling blocks and ghosts using directional controls
2. Press A (Z key) to rotate block groups before placement
3. Press B (X key) to make blocks fall faster
4. Clear blocks by creating rows or columns of 3+ matching blocks
5. Trap ghosts under blocks to prevent them from reaching the bottom

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from original Pac-Man?
This edition features Game Boy Color-exclusive visuals with recolored mazes and characters, plus includes Pac-Attack as a bonus game – all in one cartridge.

Can I play both games separately?
Yes! The compilation lets you select either classic Pac-Man or Pac-Attack from the main menu, treating them as distinct experiences with separate high score tracking.

Do power pellets work the same way?
Absolutely. Eating a power pellet still turns ghosts vulnerable for a limited time, and eating them during this phase awards increasing point values (200, 400, 800, 1600).