Pac-Man Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Action

Pac-Man

Certified classic

SystemIntellivision
GenreAction
DeveloperNamco
PublisherAtari
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPac-Man
ESRBE
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 29

Developed by Namco and published by Atari, Pac-Man arrived on the Intellivision as an action game.

Among the 49 Intellivision action games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

It is part of the Pac-Man series. The series also appears on other systems with Pac-Man (2600) and Pac-Man (5200). Namco also made Dig Dug and Pole Position for the Intellivision.

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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the Intellivision's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing 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.

Pac-Man gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

Pac-Man walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Intellivision games today

Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.

Pac-Man FAQ

Who made Pac-Man?

It was developed by Namco and published by Atari.

Is Pac-Man multiplayer?

Yes. Pac-Man supports up to 2 players.

How long does Pac-Man take to play?

As an action game, 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 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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