Ms. Pac-Man 2600 box art

Atari 2600 · Action

Ms. Pac-Man

Certified classic

SystemAtari 2600
GenreAction
DeveloperGeneral Computer Corporation
PublisherAtari
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPac-Man
ESRBE
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 11

Developed by General Computer Corporation and published by Atari, Ms. Pac-Man arrived on the Atari 2600 as an action game.

Among the 207 2600 action games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

It is part of the Pac-Man series; on the 2600 you can also try Pac-Man and Jr. Pac-Man. The series also appears on other systems with Pac-Man (5200) and Pac-Man (Intellivision).

Ms. Pac-Man is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want to experience one of the 2600's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Ms. Pac-Man is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Ms. Pac-Man gameplay screenshot on 2600
In-game screenshot (2600)

Ms. Pac-Man walkthroughs & guides

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Playing 2600 games today

Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.

Ms. Pac-Man FAQ

Who made Ms. Pac-Man?

It was developed by General Computer Corporation and published by Atari.

Is Ms. Pac-Man multiplayer?

No. Ms. Pac-Man is a single-player game.

How long does Ms. Pac-Man take to play?

As an action game, Ms. Pac-Man typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Ms. Pac-Man on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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