Ms. Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Action

Ms. Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition

SystemGame Boy Color
Released1999
GenreAction
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNamco
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesPac-Man
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Namco, Ms. Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition arrived on the Game Boy Color in 1999 as an action game.

It came out in the GBC's second year on the market. Other notable GBC releases from 1999 include Pokémon Pinball, Conker's Pocket Tales and Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny: Operation Carrot Patch.

It is part of the Pac-Man series; on the GBC you can also try Ms. Pac-Man: Special Color Edition, Pac-Man: Special Color Edition and Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition. The series also appears on other systems with Pac-Man (2600) and Pac-Man (5200). Namco also made Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon and Mr. Driller for the GBC.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

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: Special Colour Edition 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: Special Colour Edition gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Ms. Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition cheats & codes

17 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Stay Super Pacman001-749-C46
After Eating A Dot, Ghosts Stay Vulnerable To Be Eaten005-9FA-C46
Enable disabled Super Game Boy features031-46F-E6A
Invincibility182-1EA-2AA
Get Fruit from Anywhere3E6-F5C-2AA
InvincibilityC39-C09-C41

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Playing GBC games today

GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.

Ms. Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition FAQ

When did Ms. Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition come out on the GBC?

Ms. Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.

Who made Ms. Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition?

It was developed by Namco.

Is Ms. Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition multiplayer?

No. Ms. Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition is a single-player game.

How long does Ms. Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition take to play?

As an action game, Ms. Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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