Pac-Mania Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action

Pac-Mania

SystemSega Master System
GenreAction
DeveloperTecmagik
PublisherTecmagik
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesPac-Man
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Master System, Pac-Mania is an action game developed by Tecmagik.

It is part of the Pac-Man series; on the Master System you can also try Ms. Pac-Man. The series also appears on other systems with Pac-Man (2600) and Pac-Man (5200). Tecmagik also made Champions of Europe and Shadow of the Beast for the Master System.

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 Master System 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 Pac-Mania 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-Mania gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Pac-Mania cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00C0-4009

See all Pac-Mania cheats

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Pac-Mania FAQ

Who made Pac-Mania?

It was developed by Tecmagik.

Is Pac-Mania multiplayer?

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

How long does Pac-Mania take to play?

As an action game, Pac-Mania 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.

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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