Pac-Panic Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Puzzle

Pac-Panic

SystemGame Boy
Released1994
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperNow Production
PublisherNamco
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPac-Man
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy in 1994, Pac-Panic is a puzzle game developed by Now Production and published by Namco.

It landed about 5 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1994 include Donkey Kong, Mega Man V and Space Invaders.

It is part of the Pac-Man series; on the Game Boy you can also try Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Attack and Pac-Man. The series also appears on other systems with Pac-Man (2600) and Pac-Man (5200). Now Production also made Mickey's Dangerous Chase for the Game Boy.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Pac-Panic is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Pac-Panic gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Pac-Panic cheats & codes

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

Infinite Rests - Puzzle Mode002-E0B-19E
Infinite Rests - Puzzle Mode010920C4

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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.

Pac-Panic FAQ

When did Pac-Panic come out on the Game Boy?

Pac-Panic was released for the Game Boy in 1994.

Who made Pac-Panic?

It was developed by Now Production and published by Namco.

Is Pac-Panic multiplayer?

No. Pac-Panic is a single-player game.

How long does Pac-Panic take to play?

As a puzzle game, Pac-Panic 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.

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