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Pac-Man Pinball Advance
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Pinball |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Zoo Digital Publishing |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Pac-Man |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005, Pac-Man Pinball Advance is a pinball game developed by Namco and published by Zoo Digital Publishing.
It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!. Among the 9 GBA pinball games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pac-Man series; on the GBA you can also try Pac-Man Collection, Pac-Man World and Pac-Man World 2. The series also appears on other systems with Pac-Man (2600) and Pac-Man (5200). Namco also made Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal, Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 and Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want variety beyond one or a few tables
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Pac-Man Pinball Advance is like
Video pinball recreates the flippers, ramps and bumpers of the real thing, often with tables that would be impossible in the physical world.
Tip for newcomers: Learn to trap the ball on a raised flipper to set up your shots, and look for the table's multiball triggers.
Pac-Man Pinball Advance walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Pac-Man Pinball Advance FAQ
When did Pac-Man Pinball Advance come out on the GBA?
Pac-Man Pinball Advance was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.
Who made Pac-Man Pinball Advance?
It was developed by Namco and published by Zoo Digital Publishing.
Is Pac-Man Pinball Advance multiplayer?
No. Pac-Man Pinball Advance is a single-player game.
How long does Pac-Man Pinball Advance take to play?
As a pinball game, Pac-Man Pinball Advance 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 Pac-Man Pinball Advance 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.