Game Rules:

1. Rule 1: The objective of Pacman is to navigate through a maze, eating all the pac-dots while avoiding four ghosts (Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde).
2. Rule 2: Pacman earns points for eating pac-dots and power pellets. When he eats a power pellet, the ghosts turn blue and become edible for a short time, earning him bonus points.
3. Rule 3: If Pacman is caught by a ghost while they are not edible, he loses a life. The game ends when Pacman loses all his lives.
4. Rule 4: The game progresses through levels of increasing difficulty, with faster ghosts and shorter power pellet durations.
5. Rule 5: Pacman cannot reverse his direction of travel unless he reaches an intersection in the maze.

Controls:

1. Action: Use the joystick or arrow keys to move Pacman up, down, left, or right.
2. Action: Pacman automatically continues moving in the chosen direction until he reaches an intersection or an obstacle.
3. Action: Pacman cannot reverse direction until he passes through an intersection.

FAQ:

1. Q: How do I eat ghosts?

You can eat ghosts by consuming a power pellet, which turns them blue and makes them edible for a brief period.

2. Q: How do I earn an extra life?

You can earn an extra life by reaching 10,000 points. Some versions of the game may have different scoring thresholds for extra lives.

3. Q: Are there any secret strategies?

Some players find success by staying near power pellets or using specific patterns to navigate the maze efficiently, but ultimate success relies on quick reflexes and adapting to ghost movements.