Pac-Man Classic
Game Boy · Action
Ms. Pac-Man
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 (originally 1982) |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Midway |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Pac-Man |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Ms. Pac-Man is an action game released in 1993 for the Game Boy, developed by Midway and published by Namco. This Game Boy release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1982.
It landed about 4 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1993 include The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Darkwing Duck and Kirby's Pinball Land. Among the 97 Game Boy action games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pac-Man series; on the Game Boy you can also try Pac-Attack, Pac-Man and Pac-Panic. The series also appears on other systems with Pac-Man (2600) and Pac-Man (5200). Midway also made Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II and Mortal Kombat 3 for the Game Boy.
Ms. Pac-Man supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
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 cheats & codes
17 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 010380D8 |
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Ms. Pac-Man walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Ms. Pac-Man.
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Ms. Pac-Man FAQ
When did Ms. Pac-Man come out on the Game Boy?
Ms. Pac-Man was released for the Game Boy in 1993; the original game dates back to 1982.
Who made Ms. Pac-Man?
It was developed by Midway and published by Namco.
Is Ms. Pac-Man multiplayer?
Yes. Ms. Pac-Man supports up to 2 players.
How long does Ms. Pac-Man take to play?
As an action game, Ms. Pac-Man 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.
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.