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{{character infobox
|image=[[File:Pac-ManSSB4.png|200px]]<br>Pac-Man, as he appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''.
|image=[[File:MKAGPD Pac Man Artwork.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of Pac-Man from ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''
|full_name=Pac-Man
|species={{fandom|pacman|Pac-Person|Pac-Person}}
|first_appearance=''[[wikipedia:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]]'' (1980)<br>''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' (''Mario'' series, [[List of games by date#2005|2005]])
|first_appearance=''{{wp|Pac-Man}}'' (1980, ''Pac-Man'' franchise)<br>''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]], ''Super Mario'' franchise)
|species=Pac-Person
|latest_appearance=''[[wikipedia:Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle|Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs]]'' (2024, ''Pac-Man'' franchise)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2015|2015]])
|latest_portrayal=[[wikipedia:Debi Derryberry|Debi Derryberry]] (2012)
}}
}}
 
{{quote|My favorite video game character isn't [[Mario]], it's Pac-Man.|[[Shigeru Miyamoto]]<ref>David Doñas Salinas ''Metroide'', Por. (2002) [http://usuarios.lycos.es/polbook1/Art%EDculos/Biografias/Miyamoto/B%20miyamoto.htm Biografía Shigeru Miyamoto (Spanish)], [http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fusuarios.lycos.es%2Fpolbook1%2FArt%25EDculos%2FBiografias%2FMiyamoto%2FB%2520miyamoto.htm&sl=es&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8 translated]. Retrieved August 22, 2008.</ref>{{dead link}}}}
{{quote|My favorite video game character isn't [[Mario]], it's Pac-Man.|Shigeru Miyamoto}}
'''{{wp|Pac-Man (character)|Pac-Man}}''' (occasionally stylized as '''PAC-MAN''' or '''PAC-Man''') is a famous video game character created by [[Bandai Namco Entertainment]], who debuted in the arcade classic ''{{wp|Pac-Man}}'' to great acclaim. He has since spun-off into other games and media, making crossover appearances with the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart Arcade]]'' games and the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. Other icons from his debut title and games have appeared in the games, such as his wife, [[Ms. Pac-Man]], and his arch-enemies, the ghosts: [[Blinky]], {{fandom|pacman|Pinky}}, {{fandom|pacman|Inky}}, and {{fandom|pacman|Clyde}}.
 
'''[[Wikipedia:Pac-Man (character)|Pac-Man]]''' (occasionally stylized as '''PAC-Man''' or '''PAC-MAN''', originally named '''PuckMan''' in Japan) is a famous video game character created by [[Namco]], who debuted in the arcade classic ''[[wikipedia:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]]'' to great acclaim. He has since spun-off into other games and media, making crossover appearances with the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart Arcade]]'' games and the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. Other icons from his debut title have appeared in the games such as his wife, [[Ms. Pac-Man]] and his arch-enemy, [[Blinky]].
 
==History==
==History==
===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP''====
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP''====
Pac-Man makes his first crossover appearance in a ''Mario'' game as a playable character in the Namco-developed game, ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' in 2005. In this title, Pac-Man is an all-around type character who shares a rivalry with Mario in terms of stats. His special items are [[Pooka]], [[Rally X]], and [[Boss Galaga]], which are all based on characters from Namco's early arcade titles. Other Pac-Man characters such as Blinky and Ms. Pac-Man also appear as playable. Race courses inspired by the ''Pac-Man'' series featured in the game include [[Pac-Labyrinth]] and [[Pac-Mountain]].
Pac-Man makes his first crossover appearance in a ''Super Mario'' game as a playable character in the Namco-developed game, ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' in 2005. In this title, Pac-Man is an all-around type character who shares a rivalry with [[Mario]] in terms of stats. His special items are [[Pooka]], [[Rally-X]], and [[Boss Galaga]], which are all based on characters from Namco's early arcade titles. Other Pac-Man characters such as Blinky and Ms. Pac-Man also appear as playable. Race courses inspired by the ''Pac-Man'' series featured in the game include [[Pac Labyrinth]] and [[Pac Mountain]].


====''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''====
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''====
A year later in 2007, Namco developed ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'' where Pac-Man returns as a playable character. Ms. Pac-Man and Blinky return, as well as the race tracks Pac-Labyrinth and Pac-Mountain. He has his own kart based off of the spaceship in Galaga, another game made by Namco Bandai.
Two years later in 2007, Namco developed ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', where Pac-Man returns as a playable character. Ms. Pac-Man and Blinky return, as well as the race tracks Pac Labyrinth and Pac Mountain. He has his own kart based off of the spaceship in ''{{wp|Xevious}}'', another game made by Namco Bandai.


====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''====
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''====
Pac-Man returns a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. His appearance has changed to his modern redesign, which first appeared in ''[[Wikipedia:Pac-Man Party|Pac-Man Party]]''. The [[Soul Varoon]], from ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'', returns as his personal kart. In the game, he is classified as a middleweight character, meaning all of his stats are average, and has no notable advantages or disadvantages.
Pac-Man returns as a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. His appearance in this game reflects his design which first appeared in ''{{wp|Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures}}''. The [[Soul Varoon]], from ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'', returns as his personal kart. In the game, he is classified as a middleweight character, meaning all of his stats are average, and has no notable advantages or disadvantages.
 
====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
[[File:MK8D Mii Racing Suit Pac-Man.png|75px|thumb|Pac-Man suit in ''Mario Kart 8'']]
In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' (from version 4.0 onwards) and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', the Pac-Man [[amiibo]] can be scanned onto the [[Wii U#Wii U GamePad|Wii U GamePad]] and onto the right Nintendo Switch Joy-Con in order to access a racing outfit for the player's [[Mii]], stylized after the character. Pac-Man's classic sprite also appears on the Mii costume.
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====''Mario Kart 8''====
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
The Pac-Man [[amiibo]] can be scanned onto the [[Wii U#Wii U GamePad|Wii U GamePad]] in order to access a racing outfit for the player's [[Mii]], stylized after the character. Pac-Man himself appears in the Mii Racing Suits menu of the game, where a picture of him can be seen through the whole bunch of characters. Pac-Man's classic sprite also appears on the Mii costume.
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
At one point in development of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] requested Pac-Man to be a third-party guest character in ''Brawl'', but this idea was later scrapped due to [[Masahiro Sakurai]] thinking that Pac-Man appearing in his famous pizza-shaped design would be "too far-fetched".<ref>{{cite|url=www.vg247.com/2014/07/04/super-smash-bros-wii-u-pac-man-thank-shigeru-miyamoto|title=Thank Miyamoto for Pac-Man's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Wii U''|language=en|date=July 4, 2014|author=Hillier, Brenna|accessdate=June 29, 2024|publisher=VG247}}</ref>


===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''===
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
{{SSB Infobox
{{SSB fighter infobox
|color=yellow
|color=yellow
|emblem=Pac-ManEmblem.png
|emblem=Pac-ManEmblem.png
|image=Pac-ManSSB4.png
|image=Pac-Man SSBU.png
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (unlockable)
|standard=[[Bonus Fruit]]
|standard=Bonus Fruit
|side=[[Power Pellet]]
|side=Power Pellet
|up=[[Pac-Jump]]
|up=Pac-Jump
|down=[[Fire Hydrant]]
|down=Fire Hydrant
|final=[[Super Pac-Man]]
|final=Super Pac-Man
|entrance=Starts as a yellow ball, then transforms into 8-bit Pac-Man, then jumps up as ''Pac-Man World'' Pac-Man, prepared for battle.
|entrance=Pac-Man starts as a yellow ball, then transforms into 8-bit Pac-Man, then jumps up as ''Pac-Man World'' Pac-Man.
}}
}}
{{LLQuote|PAC-MAN Hungers for Battle!|Introduction|"Red, Blue, Yellow" Trailer}}
[[File:Pac-ManSSB4.png|thumb|left|Pac-Man's artwork in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'']]
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Pac-Man (SSB4)}}
{{quote|PAC-MAN Hungers for Battle!|Introduction|"Red, Blue, Yellow" Trailer}}
Pac-Man is a newcomer in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', using his classic design rather than the ''Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures'' appearance. Most of his attacks invoke various classic ''Pac-Man'' games.<ref>{{cite|url=x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/476548659048239104|title=Pac-Man has some interesting abilities like throwing fruit and eating power pellets #SmashBros|date=June 10, 2014|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=June 29, 2024|language=en-us|author=NintendoAmerica}}</ref> Some of his attacks have him resembling his classic form, such as his dash attack and his up and side specials, and his smash attacks all involve him hitting opponents with the [[Ghosts (Pac-Man)|Ghosts]]. In addition, Pac-Man's grab involves him drawing in opponents with the [[Boss Galaga]]'s beam, and his up taunt involves him holding out his hand and one of several random Namco characters (mostly arcade characters) appearing.


Pac-Man is a newcomer in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', back to his classic design which first appeared in-game in the ''Pac-Man World'' series. Most of his attacks invoke various classic ''Pac-Man'' games.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/476548659048239104]</ref> Some of his attacks have him resembling his classic 2D form, such as his dash attack and his up and side specials, and his smash attacks all involve him hitting opponents with the [[Ghosts (Pac-Man)|Ghosts]]. In addition, Pac-Man's grab involves him drawing in opponents with the [[Boss Galaga]]'s beam, and his up taunt involves him holding out his hand and one of several random Namco characters (mostly arcade characters) appearing.
Pac-Man's standard special move is [[smashwiki:Bonus Fruit|Bonus Fruit]], which has Pac-Man charge up and cycle through the various bonus items from the original ''Pac-Man''. His side special is [[smashwiki:Power Pellet|Power Pellet]], which has him create a trail of Pac-Dots ending in a Power Pellet and charging forward. His up special is [[smashwiki:Pac-Jump|Pac-Jump]], in which Pac-Man leaps off a trampoline that can be used three times. His down special is the [[smashwiki:Fire Hydrant|Fire Hydrant]] from ''Pac-Land'', which has Pac-Man put down a fire hydrant that shoots water to push opponents back. Pac-Man's [[Final Smash]] is [[smashwiki:Super Pac-Man|Super Pac-Man]], which turns Pac-Man into a giant version of his original appearance in a nod to {{wp|Super Pac-Man|the game of the same name}} and its Super Pellet items. Alternatively, it may be a reference to the first cutscene in the original ''Pac-Man'', in which Pac-Man was shown to be giant after eating a power pellet.


Pac-Man's neutral special move is [[Bonus Fruit]], which has Pac-Man charge up and cycle through the various bonus items from the original ''Pac-Man''. His side special is [[Power Pellet]], which has him create a trail of pellets ending in a Power Pellet and charging forward. His up special is [[Pac-Jump]], in which Pac-Man leaps off a trampoline that can be used three times. His down special is the [[Fire Hydrant]] from ''Pac-Land'', which has Pac-Man put down a fire hydrant that shoots water to push opponents back. Pac-Man's [[Final Smash]] is [[Super Pac-Man]], which turns Pac-Man into a giant version of his original appearance in a nod to ''[[wikipedia:Super Pac-Man|the game of the same name]]'' and its Super Pellet items. Alternatively, it may be a reference to the first cutscene in the original ''Pac-Man'', in which Pac-Man was shown to be giant after eating a power pellet.
Pac-Man has average weight, being heavier than [[Ness]], [[Lucas]], [[Sonic]], and [[Greninja]], lighter than [[Wii Fit Trainer]], [[Pit (character)|Pit]] and [[Dark Pit]], while weighing the same as [[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]] and [[Robin]].


The 3DS version of the game features [[Pac-Maze|a stage based off the original ''Pac-Man'' arcade game]] and the Wii U version features [[Pac-Land|a stage based off ''Pac-Land.'']]
The 3DS version of the game features [[smashwiki:Pac-Maze|a stage based off the original ''Pac-Man'' arcade game]] and the Wii U version features [[Pac-Land|a stage based off ''Pac-Land'']].
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===''Yoshi's Woolly World''===
In his reveal poster, Mario, [[Bowser]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Princess Peach]] appear as their NES selves in Pac-Maze, where they are, respectively, jumping up the northwest portion of the maze, using his fire breath on a power pellet-weakened ghost (presumably Clyde), throwing a barrel near the top, and trapped in the ghost area with Inky. In addition, his debut trailer, "Red, Blue, Yellow", has Mario representing red, and also has during the gameplay portions him beating up Mario, beating up [[Yoshi]], dodging various ghosts with [[Diddy Kong]], spraying [[Luigi]] with a fire hydrant, attacking Mario, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi on the Pac-Maze, using his classic form to beat [[Link]] and Donkey Kong, and also posed alongside Peach with an S-flag, as well as chasing Mario, Sonic, and [[Mega Man]] in his Final Smash form. The ending of the trailer has Mario and Donkey Kong slightly out of view as Pac-Man and [[Mr. Game and Watch]] briefly argue while subtly referencing their [[Donkey Kong (game)|debut game]].
The Pac-Man amiibo can be scanned onto the Wii U GamePad to gain a Yarn [[Yoshi]] based off of him. Unlike the ''Mario Kart 8'' Mii costume, this costume is based on the character rather than the game.


===''Super Mario Maker''===
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
By tapping the Pac-Man amiibo to the Wii U gamepad in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', the player will unlock a [[Mystery Mushroom]] that gives Mario a [[Costume Mario|costume]] based on Pac-Man, as well as replace some sound effects with Pac-Man sound effects. His appearance is based off his sprite from the Japanese version of ''[[wikipedia:Pac-Land|Pac-Land]]'', albeit with the hat removed.
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Pac-Man (SSBU)}}
 
Pac-Man reappears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an unlockable playable character with an altered Final Smash, where he travels across the screen at a faster pace. Pac-Man's dash attack now is able to hit four times instead of three. In comparison to the previous installment, Pac-Man has received numerous improvements, such as increased mobility, decreased short hop timing, and decreased landing lag on his aerials, while many of his attacks are either faster, or deal more knockback. Pac-Man's tether grab is faster and has longer range, while his forward and down aerials deal more damage. However, Pac-Man's up tilt and standard attack's second hit deal less damage, while the former's hitbox is smaller. Pac-Man's standard aerial also deals less knockback.
==Profiles and statistics==
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
=====Classic Mode route=====
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
{|class="wikitable"style="margin:auto;"
=====Trophies=====
!colspan="5"|Ageless Classic
{| align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial;"
|-
|-
!width="10%"|Name
!width=20px|Round
!3DS Image
!width=250px|Opponent(s)
!Wii U Image
!width=180px|Stage
!width="20%"|Appears in
!width=250px|Song
!NTSC-U Description
!PAL Description
|-
|-
!PAC-MAN
!1
|[[File:PacManTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Donkey Kong]] (red costume)
|[[File:PacManTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|[[75 m (stage)|75 m]] (Battlefield)
|bgcolor="lightblue" align=center|'''Arcade''' ''PAC-MAN'' (1980)<br>'''Arcade''' ''PAC-LAND'' (1984)
|PAC-MAN
|''The yellow, circular hero of the game PAC-MAN, which is recognized as the "Most Successful Coin-Operated Arcade Game" by Guinness World Records. In Smash Bros., he uses several moves inspired by the original PAC-MAN. Wakawaka your foes by charging up the Power Pellet move and aiming at them.''
|''The yellow, circular hero of the game PAC-MAN, which is recognised as the "Most Successful Coin-Operated Arcade Game" by Guinness World Records. In this game, some of his attacks are based on the original PAC-MAN. Charge up his Power Pellet move, then aim it right at an opponent to wakawaka them extra hard.''
|-
|-
!PAC-MAN (Alt.)
!2
|[[File:PacManAllStarTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|[[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]]
|[[File:PacManAltTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|[[Duck Hunt (stage)|Duck Hunt]]
|bgcolor="lightblue" align=center|'''Arcade''' ''PAC-MAN'' (1980)<br>'''Arcade''' ''PAC-LAND'' (1984)
|''PAC-MAN's Fire Hydrant down special pushes opponents away with blasts of water. You can drop the hydrant on top of your opponents to damage them, but they can also attack it to damage you if you're standing on it! His Pac-Jump up special spawns a trampoline he can jump on three times—the third jump is especially high!''
|''PAC-MAN's Fire Hydrant down special pushes opponents away with blasts of water. You can drop the hydrant on top of your opponents to damage them, but they can also attack it and hit you with it to cause damage! His Pac-Jump up special spawns a trampoline he can jump on three times, and the third jump is especially high!''
|-bgcolor="lightblue"
!SUPER PAC-MAN
|align=center|''N/A''
|[[File:SuperPacManTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|
|
|''PAC-MAN's Final Smash turns him into this huge form that appeared in SUPER PAC-MAN. In this form, SUPER PAC-MAN eats his foes to deal damage to them and reduce them just a pair of eyes. He can move freely in all four directions, loop around the screen, and... obtain a score of up to 7,650 points!''
|''PAC-MAN's Final Smash turns him into this huge form that appeared in the arcade game also called Super PAC-MAN. In this form, PAC-MAN can eat his foes to deal damage to them and reduce them just a pair of eyes. He can move freely in all four directions, loop around the screen, and... obtain a score of up to 7,650 points!''
|-
|-
!3
|[[Ice Climbers]], [[R.O.B.]]
|[[Wrecking Crew (stage)|Wrecking Crew]] (Battlefield)
|Power-Up Music - Wrecking Crew
|-
!4
|[[Link|Young Link]], [[Samus]], [[Simon Belmont|Simon]], [[Pit (character)|Pit]]
|[[Hyrule Castle]]
|Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda
|-
!5
|[[Little Mac]], [[Mega Man]], [[Solid Snake|Snake]]
|[[Boxing Ring]]
|Mega Man Retro Medley
|-
!6
|[[Marth]], [[Dr. Mario]], [[Kirby]]
|[[Dream Land GB]]
|Kirby Retro Medley
|-
!Final
|[[Dracula]]
|
|Dwelling of Doom
|}
|}
<small>Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.</small>


=====[[Palutena]]'s Guidance=====
===''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''===
*'''[[Pit]]''': Wakka wakka wakka wakka wakka.
[[File:PAC-MAN Yoshi.png|thumb|75px|PAC-MAN Yoshi in ''Yoshi's Woolly World'']]
*'''Palutena''': Yes, that's '''PAC-MAN'''. He was born in 1980, which means he's one year older than [[Mario]].
In ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and ''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', the Pac-Man amiibo can be scanned onto the Wii U GamePad and the NFC for Nintendo 3DS to gain a Yarn [[Yoshi]] based off of him. Unlike the ''Mario Kart 8'' Mii costume, this costume is based entirely on the character rather than the game.
 
===''Super Mario Maker''===
[[File:Pac-Man Super Mario Maker.png|frame|left]]
By tapping the Pac-Man amiibo to the Wii U gamepad in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', the player will unlock a [[Mystery Mushroom]] that gives Mario a [[Costume_Mario#89|costume]] based on Pac-Man, as well as replace some sound effects with Pac-Man sound effects. His appearance is based off his sprite from the Japanese version of ''{{wp|Pac-Land}}'', albeit with the hat removed.
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===Other appearances===
====''Pixels''====
Pac-Man, in a giant wedge form with eyes, appears as an antagonist in ''[[Pixels]]'', eating anything that is in his sight.
 
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=PAC-MAN
|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:PacManTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:PacManTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|games=Both
|category=Fighter
|appears_in='''Arcade''' ''PAC-MAN'' (1980)<br>'''Arcade''' ''PAC-LAND'' (1984)
|trophy_box=88: PAC-MAN
|desc=The yellow, circular hero of the game PAC-MAN, which is recognized as the "Most Successful Coin-Operated Arcade Game" by Guinness World Records. In Smash Bros., he uses several moves inspired by the original PAC-MAN. Wakawaka your foes by charging up the Power Pellet move and aiming at them.
|desc2=The yellow, circular hero of the game PAC-MAN, which is recognised as the "Most Successful Coin-Operated Arcade Game" by Guinness World Records. In this game, some of his attacks are based on the original PAC-MAN. Charge up his Power Pellet move, then aim it right at an opponent to wakawaka them extra hard.
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=PAC-MAN (Alt.)
|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:PacManAllStarTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:PacManAltTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|games=Both
|category=Fighter
|appears_in='''Arcade''' ''PAC-MAN'' (1980)<br>'''Arcade''' ''PAC-LAND'' (1984)
|trophy_box=89: SUPER PAC-MAN & PAC-LAND
|desc=PAC-MAN's Fire Hydrant down special pushes opponents away with blasts of water. You can drop the hydrant on top of your opponents to damage them, but they can also attack it to damage you if you're standing on it! His Pac-Jump up special spawns a trampoline he can jump on three times—the third jump is especially high!
|desc2=PAC-MAN's Fire Hydrant down special pushes opponents away with blasts of water. You can drop the hydrant on top of your opponents to damage them, but they can also attack it and hit you with it to cause damage! His Pac-Jump up special spawns a trampoline he can jump on three times, and the third jump is especially high!
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=SUPER PAC-MAN
|image=[[File:SuperPacManTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|games=''Wii U'' only
|category=Final Smash
|appears_in=-
|trophy_box=89: SUPER PAC-MAN & PAC-LAND
|desc=PAC-MAN's Final Smash turns him into this huge form that appeared in SUPER PAC-MAN. In this form, PAC-MAN eats his foes to deal damage to them and reduce them to just a pair of eyes. He can move freely in all four directions, loop around the screen, and... obtain a score of up to 7,650 points!
|desc2=PAC-MAN's Final Smash turns him into this huge form that first appeared in the arcade game also called Super PAC-MAN. In this form, PAC-MAN can eat his foes to deal damage to them and reduce them to just a pair of eyes. He can move freely in all four directions, loop around the screen, and...obtain a score of up to 7,650 points!
}}
 
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
{{spirit
|no=946
|name=PAC-MAN
|image=[[File:SSBU Pac-Man Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Pac-Man'' Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Fighter spirit|Fighter}}
|obtain=Clear {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode}} as Pac-Man
}}
 
*'''{{iw|smashwiki|Super Smash Blog}} bio:''' ''This fighter appears in both his classic form and his form with hands and legs. He has many unique special moves, such as using a trampoline or a fire hydrant. For his Final Smash, he grows into a giant Super PAC-MAN, chomping and launching his opponents!''
 
;Palutena's Guidance
*'''[[Pit (character)|Pit]]''': Wakka wakka wakka wakka wakka.
*'''Palutena''': Yes, that's PAC-MAN. He was born in 1980, which means he's one year older than [[Mario]].
*'''Pit''': Ohhh! Another industry veteran!
*'''Pit''': Ohhh! Another industry veteran!
*'''Palutena''': His most famous form is shaped like a pizza missing one slice.
*'''Palutena''': His most famous form is shaped like a pizza missing one slice. He has several attacks in this form.
*'''Palutena''': He has several attacks in this form.
*'''Pit''': But the main thing is to avoid him taking a bite out of me.
*'''Pit''': But the main thing is to avoid him taking a bite out of me.
*'''Palutena''': Yes, especially with those wings of yours.
*'''Palutena''': Yes, especially with those wings of yours.
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*'''Palutena''': I bet they'd taste great with a little barbecue sauce.
*'''Palutena''': I bet they'd taste great with a little barbecue sauce.
*'''Pit''': OK, enough about that!
*'''Pit''': OK, enough about that!
===amiibo===
*''PAC-MAN is a cultural icon whose popularity has crossed the globe for more than 30 years. The yellow, circular hero first starred in the game PAC-MAN, which is recognized as the “Most Successful Coin-Operated Arcade Game” by [[Guinness World Records]]. His journey through the maze of gaming infamy is far from over! Waka Waka!''


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<gallery>
File:Pacman GP.jpg|''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]''
Pacman GP.jpg|''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]''
File:Mario and Pac-Man MKAGP.jpg|''Mario Kart Arcade GP''
Mario and Pac-Man MKAGP.jpg|''Mario Kart Arcade GP''
File:Pac man.jpg|''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''
MKAGP PAC-MAN Emblem.png|Pac-Man's [[emblem]] in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP''
File:PacManGP2.jpg|Pac-Man's [[Kart]].
Pac man.jpg|''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''
File:MKAGPDX_Pac-Man_artwork.jpg|''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''
PacManGP2.jpg|Pac-Man's [[Kart]]
File:Pac-ManSSB4.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''
MKAGPDX_Pac-Man_artwork.jpg|''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''
File:Pac-Man intro.png|Pac-Man's introduction in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''
File:MKAGPD Pac Man Artwork.jpg|''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''
Pac-Man Super Mario Maker.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
MKAGPDX Group Artwork.png|''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''
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MKAGPDX PAC-MAN Emblem.png|Pac-Man's emblem in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''
Pac-Man intro.png|Pac-Man's introduction in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''
Pac-ManPoster.jpg|Pac-Man's newcomer illustration for ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''
Pac-Man's Namco Cameo Taunt (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate).jpg|Pac-Man's taunts in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
SSBU Bonus Fruit.jpg|[[smashwiki:Bonus Fruit|Bonus Fruit]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
Pac-Man Bonus Fruit Cherry Wii U.jpg|The cherry
Pac-Man Bonus Fruit Strawberry Wii U.jpg|The strawberry
Pac-Man Bonus Fruit Orange Wii U.jpg|The orange
Pac-Man Bonus Fruit Apple Wii U.jpg|The apple
Pac-Man Bonus Fruit Melon Wii U.jpg|The melon
Pac-Man Bonus Fruit Galaxian Wii U.jpg|The Galaxian
Pac-Man Bonus Fruit Bell Wii U.jpg|The bell
Pac-Man Bonus Fruit Key Wii U.jpg|The key
SSB4 WiiU PowerPellet.jpg|[[smashwiki:Power Pellet|Power Pellet]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
Pac-Man Pac-Jump Wii U.jpg|[[smashwiki:Pac-Jump|Pac-Jump]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
SSB4 WiiU FireHydrant.jpg|[[smashwiki:Fire Hydrant|Fire Hydrant]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
SSB4 WiiU SuperPacMan.jpg|[[smashwiki:Super Pac-Man|Super Pac-Man]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
Pac-Man Image 8.jpg|Super Pac-Man in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=パックマン
|Jap=パックマン
|JapR=Pakkuman
|JapR=Pakkuman
|JapM=Pac-Man, from "''pakupaku''", a Japanese mimetic word for mouth movement. Originally romanized as "Puck Man".
|JapM=Pac-Man; derived from「パクパク」(''pakupaku'', a Japanese mimetic word for mouth movement); originally romanized as "PuckMan"
|Rus=Пэкмен<br />Колобок(у фанатов)
|RusR=Pekmen<br />Kolobok
|RusM=Transliteration of the international name<br/> ''Kolobok'' is hero of Russian fairy-tale with same name
|Kor=팩맨
|KorR=Paegmaen
|KorM=
|Chi=吃豆人
|Chi=吃豆人
|ChiR=Chīdòurén
|ChiR=Chīdòurén
|ChiM=bean-eater}}
|ChiM=Bean-eater
|Fre=Pac-Man
|Ita=Pac-Man
|Ger=Pac-Man
|Kor=팩맨
|KorR=Paekmaen
|Rus=ПЭКМЕН
|RusR=Pekmen
|RusM=Transliteration of the international name
|Spa=Pac-Man
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In small leaflets celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]], there are pictures of box art from several recent ''Mario'' games decorating the edge; however, artwork of the NES Classics version of ''Pac-Man'' is also on there (this was the only non-''Mario'' game to be shown on the leaflet).
*In small leaflets celebrating the 20th anniversary of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], there are pictures of box art from several recent ''Super Mario'' games decorating the edge; however, artwork of the NES Classics version of ''Pac-Man'' is also on there (this was the only non-''Super Mario'' game to be shown on the leaflet).
*[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] has often stated that Pac-Man is his favorite game character of all time.<ref>David Doñas Salinas ''Metroide'', Por. (2002) [http://usuarios.lycos.es/polbook1/Art%EDculos/Biografias/Miyamoto/B%20miyamoto.htm Biografía Shigeru Miyamoto (Spanish)], [http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fusuarios.lycos.es%2Fpolbook1%2FArt%25EDculos%2FBiografias%2FMiyamoto%2FB%2520miyamoto.htm&sl=es&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8 translated]. Retrieved on 2008-8-22</ref> He once suggested that Pac-Man be a guest character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', but Sakurai, thinking of Pac-Man's original 2D appearance, thought the idea seemed "far-fetched". <ref>[http://www.vg247.com/2014/07/04/super-smash-bros-wii-u-pac-man-thank-shigeru-miyamoto/]</ref>
 
*The ''Mario'' series is the only other franchise outside of ''Pac-Man'' in which the character is depicted in both his classic ''Pac-Man World'' appearance and his modern appearance.
==External links==
*{{fandom|pacman|Pac-Man (character)|Pac-Man on the Pac-Man Wiki}}


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Pac-Man
Pac-Man as he appears in Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures, reused and mirrored for Mario Kart Arcade GP DX.
Artwork of Pac-Man from Mario Kart Arcade GP DX
Species Pac-Person
First appearance Pac-Man (1980, Pac-Man franchise)
Mario Kart Arcade GP (2005, Super Mario franchise)
Latest appearance Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs (2024, Pac-Man franchise)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018, Super Mario-related media)
“My favorite video game character isn't Mario, it's Pac-Man.”
—Shigeru Miyamoto[1][dead link]

Pac-Man (occasionally stylized as PAC-MAN or PAC-Man) is a famous video game character created by Bandai Namco Entertainment, who debuted in the arcade classic Pac-Man to great acclaim. He has since spun-off into other games and media, making crossover appearances with the Super Mario franchise in the Mario Kart Arcade games and the Super Smash Bros. series. Other icons from his debut title and games have appeared in the games, such as his wife, Ms. Pac-Man, and his arch-enemies, the ghosts: Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde.

History[edit]

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart Arcade GP[edit]

Pac-Man makes his first crossover appearance in a Super Mario game as a playable character in the Namco-developed game, Mario Kart Arcade GP in 2005. In this title, Pac-Man is an all-around type character who shares a rivalry with Mario in terms of stats. His special items are Pooka, Rally-X, and Boss Galaga, which are all based on characters from Namco's early arcade titles. Other Pac-Man characters such as Blinky and Ms. Pac-Man also appear as playable. Race courses inspired by the Pac-Man series featured in the game include Pac Labyrinth and Pac Mountain.

Mario Kart Arcade GP 2[edit]

Two years later in 2007, Namco developed Mario Kart Arcade GP 2, where Pac-Man returns as a playable character. Ms. Pac-Man and Blinky return, as well as the race tracks Pac Labyrinth and Pac Mountain. He has his own kart based off of the spaceship in Xevious, another game made by Namco Bandai.

Mario Kart Arcade GP DX[edit]

Pac-Man returns as a playable character in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX. His appearance in this game reflects his design which first appeared in Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures. The Soul Varoon, from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2, returns as his personal kart. In the game, he is classified as a middleweight character, meaning all of his stats are average, and has no notable advantages or disadvantages.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Pac-Man Mii racing suit from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Pac-Man suit in Mario Kart 8

In Mario Kart 8 (from version 4.0 onwards) and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the Pac-Man amiibo can be scanned onto the Wii U GamePad and onto the right Nintendo Switch Joy-Con in order to access a racing outfit for the player's Mii, stylized after the character. Pac-Man's classic sprite also appears on the Mii costume.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

At one point in development of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Shigeru Miyamoto requested Pac-Man to be a third-party guest character in Brawl, but this idea was later scrapped due to Masahiro Sakurai thinking that Pac-Man appearing in his famous pizza-shaped design would be "too far-fetched".[2]

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

The PAC-MAN series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Super Smash Bros. fighter
Pac-Man
Pac-Man from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Game appearances
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (unlockable)
Special moves
Neutral:  Bonus Fruit
Side:  Power Pellet
Up:  Pac-Jump
Down:  Fire Hydrant
Final Smash:  Super Pac-Man
Battle entrance
Pac-Man starts as a yellow ball, then transforms into 8-bit Pac-Man, then jumps up as Pac-Man World Pac-Man.
Artwork of Pac-Man in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Pac-Man's artwork in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
SmashWiki article: Pac-Man (SSB4)
“PAC-MAN Hungers for Battle!”
—Introduction, "Red, Blue, Yellow" Trailer

Pac-Man is a newcomer in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, using his classic design rather than the Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures appearance. Most of his attacks invoke various classic Pac-Man games.[3] Some of his attacks have him resembling his classic form, such as his dash attack and his up and side specials, and his smash attacks all involve him hitting opponents with the Ghosts. In addition, Pac-Man's grab involves him drawing in opponents with the Boss Galaga's beam, and his up taunt involves him holding out his hand and one of several random Namco characters (mostly arcade characters) appearing.

Pac-Man's standard special move is Bonus Fruit, which has Pac-Man charge up and cycle through the various bonus items from the original Pac-Man. His side special is Power Pellet, which has him create a trail of Pac-Dots ending in a Power Pellet and charging forward. His up special is Pac-Jump, in which Pac-Man leaps off a trampoline that can be used three times. His down special is the Fire Hydrant from Pac-Land, which has Pac-Man put down a fire hydrant that shoots water to push opponents back. Pac-Man's Final Smash is Super Pac-Man, which turns Pac-Man into a giant version of his original appearance in a nod to the game of the same name and its Super Pellet items. Alternatively, it may be a reference to the first cutscene in the original Pac-Man, in which Pac-Man was shown to be giant after eating a power pellet.

Pac-Man has average weight, being heavier than Ness, Lucas, Sonic, and Greninja, lighter than Wii Fit Trainer, Pit and Dark Pit, while weighing the same as Roy and Robin.

The 3DS version of the game features a stage based off the original Pac-Man arcade game and the Wii U version features a stage based off Pac-Land.

In his reveal poster, Mario, Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Princess Peach appear as their NES selves in Pac-Maze, where they are, respectively, jumping up the northwest portion of the maze, using his fire breath on a power pellet-weakened ghost (presumably Clyde), throwing a barrel near the top, and trapped in the ghost area with Inky. In addition, his debut trailer, "Red, Blue, Yellow", has Mario representing red, and also has during the gameplay portions him beating up Mario, beating up Yoshi, dodging various ghosts with Diddy Kong, spraying Luigi with a fire hydrant, attacking Mario, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi on the Pac-Maze, using his classic form to beat Link and Donkey Kong, and also posed alongside Peach with an S-flag, as well as chasing Mario, Sonic, and Mega Man in his Final Smash form. The ending of the trailer has Mario and Donkey Kong slightly out of view as Pac-Man and Mr. Game and Watch briefly argue while subtly referencing their debut game.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

SmashWiki article: Pac-Man (SSBU)

Pac-Man reappears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as an unlockable playable character with an altered Final Smash, where he travels across the screen at a faster pace. Pac-Man's dash attack now is able to hit four times instead of three. In comparison to the previous installment, Pac-Man has received numerous improvements, such as increased mobility, decreased short hop timing, and decreased landing lag on his aerials, while many of his attacks are either faster, or deal more knockback. Pac-Man's tether grab is faster and has longer range, while his forward and down aerials deal more damage. However, Pac-Man's up tilt and standard attack's second hit deal less damage, while the former's hitbox is smaller. Pac-Man's standard aerial also deals less knockback.

Classic Mode route[edit]
Ageless Classic
Round Opponent(s) Stage Song
1 Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong (red costume) 75 m (Battlefield) PAC-MAN
2 Duck Hunt Duck Hunt
3 Ice Climbers, R.O.B. Wrecking Crew (Battlefield) Power-Up Music - Wrecking Crew
4 Young Link, Samus, Simon, Pit Hyrule Castle Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda
5 Little Mac, Mega Man, Snake Boxing Ring Mega Man Retro Medley
6 Marth, Dr. Mario, Kirby Dream Land GB Kirby Retro Medley
Final Dracula Dwelling of Doom

Yoshi's Woolly World / Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World[edit]

PAC-MAN Yoshi in Yoshi's Woolly World

In Yoshi's Woolly World and Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World, the Pac-Man amiibo can be scanned onto the Wii U GamePad and the NFC for Nintendo 3DS to gain a Yarn Yoshi based off of him. Unlike the Mario Kart 8 Mii costume, this costume is based entirely on the character rather than the game.

Super Mario Maker[edit]

Pac-Man amiibo Costume, from Super Mario Maker.

By tapping the Pac-Man amiibo to the Wii U gamepad in Super Mario Maker, the player will unlock a Mystery Mushroom that gives Mario a costume based on Pac-Man, as well as replace some sound effects with Pac-Man sound effects. His appearance is based off his sprite from the Japanese version of Pac-Land, albeit with the hat removed.

Other appearances[edit]

Pixels[edit]

Pac-Man, in a giant wedge form with eyes, appears as an antagonist in Pixels, eating anything that is in his sight.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

Trophy
PAC-MAN
3DS:
PacManTrophy3DS.png
Wii U:
Pac-Man's trophy, from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Game(s): Both
Category: Fighter
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
Arcade PAC-MAN (1980)
Arcade PAC-LAND (1984)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 88: PAC-MAN
The yellow, circular hero of the game PAC-MAN, which is recognized as the "Most Successful Coin-Operated Arcade Game" by Guinness World Records. In Smash Bros., he uses several moves inspired by the original PAC-MAN. Wakawaka your foes by charging up the Power Pellet move and aiming at them. (American English)
The yellow, circular hero of the game PAC-MAN, which is recognised as the "Most Successful Coin-Operated Arcade Game" by Guinness World Records. In this game, some of his attacks are based on the original PAC-MAN. Charge up his Power Pellet move, then aim it right at an opponent to wakawaka them extra hard. (British English)
Trophy
PAC-MAN (Alt.)
3DS:
PacManAllStarTrophy3DS.png
Wii U:
Pac-Man's alternate trophy, from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Game(s): Both
Category: Fighter
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
Arcade PAC-MAN (1980)
Arcade PAC-LAND (1984)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 89: SUPER PAC-MAN & PAC-LAND
PAC-MAN's Fire Hydrant down special pushes opponents away with blasts of water. You can drop the hydrant on top of your opponents to damage them, but they can also attack it to damage you if you're standing on it! His Pac-Jump up special spawns a trampoline he can jump on three times—the third jump is especially high! (American English)
PAC-MAN's Fire Hydrant down special pushes opponents away with blasts of water. You can drop the hydrant on top of your opponents to damage them, but they can also attack it and hit you with it to cause damage! His Pac-Jump up special spawns a trampoline he can jump on three times, and the third jump is especially high! (British English)
Trophy
SUPER PAC-MAN
Pac-Man's Final Smash trophy, from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Game(s): Wii U only
Category: Final Smash
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
-
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 89: SUPER PAC-MAN & PAC-LAND
PAC-MAN's Final Smash turns him into this huge form that appeared in SUPER PAC-MAN. In this form, PAC-MAN eats his foes to deal damage to them and reduce them to just a pair of eyes. He can move freely in all four directions, loop around the screen, and... obtain a score of up to 7,650 points! (American English)
PAC-MAN's Final Smash turns him into this huge form that first appeared in the arcade game also called Super PAC-MAN. In this form, PAC-MAN can eat his foes to deal damage to them and reduce them to just a pair of eyes. He can move freely in all four directions, loop around the screen, and...obtain a score of up to 7,650 points! (British English)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Spirit
#946 PAC-MAN
Pac-Man's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game Pac-Man Series
Type Fighter
How to obtain Clear Classic Mode as Pac-Man
  • Super Smash Blog bio: This fighter appears in both his classic form and his form with hands and legs. He has many unique special moves, such as using a trampoline or a fire hydrant. For his Final Smash, he grows into a giant Super PAC-MAN, chomping and launching his opponents!
Palutena's Guidance
  • Pit: Wakka wakka wakka wakka wakka.
  • Palutena: Yes, that's PAC-MAN. He was born in 1980, which means he's one year older than Mario.
  • Pit: Ohhh! Another industry veteran!
  • Palutena: His most famous form is shaped like a pizza missing one slice. He has several attacks in this form.
  • Pit: But the main thing is to avoid him taking a bite out of me.
  • Palutena: Yes, especially with those wings of yours.
  • Pit: What do you mean?
  • Palutena: I bet they'd taste great with a little barbecue sauce.
  • Pit: OK, enough about that!

amiibo[edit]

  • PAC-MAN is a cultural icon whose popularity has crossed the globe for more than 30 years. The yellow, circular hero first starred in the game PAC-MAN, which is recognized as the “Most Successful Coin-Operated Arcade Game” by Guinness World Records. His journey through the maze of gaming infamy is far from over! Waka Waka!

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese パックマン[?]
Pakkuman 		Pac-Man; derived from「パクパク」(pakupaku, a Japanese mimetic word for mouth movement); originally romanized as "PuckMan"
Chinese 吃豆人[?]
Chīdòurén 		Bean-eater
French Pac-Man[?] -
German Pac-Man[?] -
Italian Pac-Man[?] -
Korean 팩맨[?]
Paekmaen 		-
Russian ПЭКМЕН[?]
Pekmen 		Transliteration of the international name
Spanish Pac-Man[?] -

Trivia[edit]

  • In small leaflets celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Super Mario franchise, there are pictures of box art from several recent Super Mario games decorating the edge; however, artwork of the NES Classics version of Pac-Man is also on there (this was the only non-Super Mario game to be shown on the leaflet).

External links[edit]

References[edit]

Pac-Man coverage on other NIWA wikis:
  1. ^ David Doñas Salinas Metroide, Por. (2002) Biografía Shigeru Miyamoto (Spanish), translated. Retrieved August 22, 2008.
  2. ^ Hillier, Brenna (July 4, 2014). Thank Miyamoto for Pac-Man's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Wii U. VG247 (English). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  3. ^ NintendoAmerica (June 10, 2014). Pac-Man has some interesting abilities like throwing fruit and eating power pellets #SmashBros. Twitter (American English). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
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Crossover characters
Nintendo
series		 Animal Crossing Isabelle • Mr. Resetti • Snowboy • Villager
Game & Watch Mr. Game & Watch • Octopus
Kirby Kirby • Whispy Woods
The Legend of Zelda Deku Baba • Keese • Link
Other Balloon Fighter • Bubbles • Cicada • Fox • Inkling • Mad Scienstein • Mii • Nintendog • Pikmin • R.O.B. • Samus
Third-party series Banjo-Kazooie Banjo • Bottles • Kazooie • Tiptup
Bomberman Bomberman • Cup King • Gururin Knight • Mad-Bomber • Madbomber • P-Flower • Pukupuku • T-Bear • Thunder Cloud • Top Man
Dragon Quest Alena • Angelo • Bianca • Carver • Dragonlord • Goodybag • Healslime • Jessica • Kiryl • Mimic • Patty • Princessa • Slime • Stella • Yangus
Final Fantasy Behemoth • Behemoth King • Black Mage • Bomb • Cactuar • Malboro • Moogle • Ninja • White Mage
Mega Man Dr. Light • Dr. Wily • Mega Man
PAC-MAN Blinky • Fairy • Ms. Pac-Man • Pac-Man • Petit Monster
Qix Fuse • Sparx
Rayman Rabbid • Rayman
Sonic the Hedgehog Amy • Animals • Big • Blaze • Chao • Chaos • Charmy • Cheese • Cream • Dr. Eggman • Egg Flapper • Egg Pawn • Eggman Nega • Eggrobo • Espio • Froggy • Gola • Jet • Kiki • Knuckles • Mecha Sonic • Metal Sonic • Omega • Omochao • Orbot & Cubot • Rouge • Shadow • Silver • Sonic • Spinner • Sticks • Tails • Vector • Wave • Zavok • Zazz
Street Fighter Blanka • Chun-Li • Dhalsim • Zangief
Other Chuckie • Conker • Don-chan • Elvira • Erik, Baleog and Olaf • Inspector Gadget • Joe and Mac • Kid Klown • King Kong • Mametchi • Netty • Plok • Pooka • Tamadra
The above characters and species pertain to other media franchises, but make at least one appearance within the Super Mario franchise that is playable, interactable, or plot-relevant.
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Mario Kart Arcade GP
Characters Playable Blinky • Bowser • Donkey Kong • Luigi • Mario • Ms. Pac-Man • Pac-Man • Princess Peach • Toad • Wario • Yoshi
Non-playable Baby Mario • Baby Luigi • Bill Blaster • Bowser Jr. • Bullet Bill • Cataquack • Cheep Cheep • Diddy Kong • Dry Bones • Expresso • Hammer Bro • Kamek • Koopa • Koopa Paratroopa • Lakitu • Lava Bubble • Mecha-Bowser • Mechakoopa • Monster • Pianta • Piranha Plant • Princess Daisy • Professor E. Gadd • Rambi • Robo Mario • Squawks • Toad • Thwomp • Ukiki • Waluigi
Courses Mario Cup Mario Highway • Mario Beach
DK Cup DK Jungle • Bananan Ruins
Wario Cup Diamond City • Snow Panic
Pac-Man Cup Pac Mountain • Pac Labyrinth
Bowser Cup Bowser's Castle • Castle Wall
Rainbow Cup Rainbow Coaster • Rainbow Downhill
Items 10T Hammer • Absorbing Mushroom • Banana • Banana Shot • Barrel • Basin • Big & Small Tire • Bob-omb • Boo • Bowser Shell • Black Shell • Car Horn • Chain Chomp • Conga • Dash Bazooka • Dash Mushroom • Dizziness Virus • Egg Body • Fireball • Fire Cracker • Flaming Tender • Flare Ball • Frying Pan • Galaga • Giant Banana • Ghost Morph • Giant Mushroom • Green Shell • Hammer • Heart • Heavy Mushroom • High Beam • Horn • Invisible Mushroom • Item Seal • Jump Seal • Laughter Bag • Magic Hand • Miracle Mushroom • Monster's Hammer • Mushroom Hammer • Mushroom Powder • Mustache Pen • Monster Pill • Needle Bomb • Off-Key Speaker • Peach's Bird • Petit Monster • Pie • Piranha Plant • Poison Mushroom • Pooka • Power Pill • Rain Cloud • Rally X • Reflect Shield • Rolling Egg • Shell Body • Shield • Slimy Mushroom • Smokescreen • Snot Bomb • Snow Cloud • Square Tire • Sticky Oil • Stretch Punch • Star • Tacks • Thundercloud • Thunder Stick • Thwomp • Time Bomb • Time Bomb (L) • Tongue • Tornado • Tox-Banana Shot • Trash Can • Triple Banana • Triple Basin • Triple Black • Triple Boo • Triple Green Shells • Triple Needle • Triple Pen • Triple Pie • Triple Smoke • Triple Square • Triple Tack • Wacking Fan • Wario Car • Wheel Virus
Techniques Drift • Hop • Mini-Turbo • Rocket Start
Miscellaneous Daisy Cruiser • Finish line • Sponsors • Staff
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Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
Characters Balanced Luigi • Mario • Pac-Man • Waluigi
Strong Acceleration Blinky • Peach • Yoshi
Easy Control Mametchi • Ms. Pac-Man • Toad
High Speed Bowser • Donkey Kong • Wario
Non-playable Baby Luigi • Baby Mario • Birdo • Bowser Jr. • Cheep Cheep • Daisy • Diddy Kong • Dry Bones • Hammer Bro • Jr. Pac-Man • Kamek • Koopa • Koopa Paratroopa • King Boo • Mechakoopa • Monster • Nipper Plant • Noki • Pianta • Piranha Plant • Professor E. Gadd • Robo Mario • Toadette • Toadsworth
Items Basin • Banana Peel • Banana Shot • Big & Small Tire • Boo • Black Shell • Broken Wheel • Car Horn • Jack-in-the-box • Green Shell • Interrupting Frame • Invisible Mushroom • Item Box • Item Seal • Mame Block • Mario Coin • Mask • Monster Pill • Mouse Cracker • Dash Mushroom • Dizziness Virus • Needle Bomb • Pie • Pump • Rabbit Ear • Rain Cloud • Reflect Shield • Saggy Gummy • Shield • Snow Cloud • Square Tire • Star • Sticky Oil • Tacks • Thundercloud • Thunder Stick • Time Bomb • Tornado
Courses Yoshi Cup Yoshi Park 1 • Yoshi Park 2
Mario Cup Mario Highway • Mario Beach
Waluigi Cup Stadium Arena • Waluigi Stadium
DK Cup DK Jungle • Bananan Ruins
Wario Cup Diamond City • Snow Panic
Pac-Man Cup Pac Mountain • Pac Labyrinth
Bowser Cup Bowser's Castle • Castle Wall
Rainbow Cup Rainbow Coaster • Rainbow Downhill
Techniques Drift • Hop • Mini-Turbo • Rocket Start
Miscellaneous Daisy Cruiser • Finish line • Gallery • Sponsors • Staff
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Mario Kart Arcade GP DX
Characters Playable Baby Mario • Baby Peach • Bowser (Dry Bowser) • Bowser Jr. • Daisy • Don-chan (Hero Don-chan · Strawberry Don-chan) • Donkey Kong • King Booa • Lakitu • Luigi (Ice Luigi) • Mario (Fire Mario · Tanooki Mario) • Metal Mario (Gold Mario) • Pac-Man • Peach • Rosalina • Toad (Blue Toad) • Waluigi • Wario • Yoshi (Black Yoshi · Red Yoshi)
Non-playable Blooper • Bullet Bills • Chain Chomp • Cheep Cheeps • Dolphins • Dry Bones • Fire Piranha Plants • Goomba • Jumbo Ray • King Bob-omb • Koopa Troopas • Lakitu • Lantern Eel • Magikoopas • Mole Miners • Monsters • Piantas • Screaming Pillars • Shy Guys • Sushi • Toads • Unagi
Karts Blooper Diver • Bull Truck • Country Winner • Don Doko Drive • Drill Master • Dyno Buggy • Egg Rider • Galaxy Comet • Hamburcar • Hunter Bee • Lightning Champ • Mach Pegasus • Marine Diver • Mash Run • Metal Spark • Purple Strike • Rainy Dream • Road Galleon • Road Jetter • Soul Varoon • Standard Kart • Sweets Party • Turbo Dolphin • Ultra Chaser • Ultra Leon • Ultra Speeder • Ultra Voyager • Vacuum Star • X Racer
Items Throw forward 10T Hammer • Barrel • Black Shell • Bowser Shell • Car Horn • Chain Chomp • Extendable Glove • Fireball • Flower Glasses • Frying Pan • Gold Shell • Gold Tub • Green Shell • Hammer • High Beam • Mustache Rocket • POW Block • Pen • Power Yo-yo • Rain Cloud • Red Shell • Slapstick Fan • Snow Cloud • Soft Gummy • Spiny Shell • Sumo Slap Stick • Thunder Cloud • Tornado • Triple Green Shells • Tub
Place behind Banana • Banana Train • Big-Small Tires • Bob-omb • Broken Wheel • Fake Item Box • Fire Cracker • Flare Ball • Giant Banana • Gold Banana • Mini Mushroom • Mouse Cracker • Paper Mushroom • Pie • Pie Bazooka • Porcupuffer • Rabbit Ear • Rally X • Smokescreen • Square Tire • Sticky Oil • Tacks • Triple Bananas • Thwomp • Whirling Wheel
Special Boo • Boss Galaga • Dash Propeller • Dizziness Virus • Egg of Mystery • Energy Drink • Flaming Tender • Gag Mic • Giant Gummy • Giant Mushroom • Heavy Mushroom • Interrupting Frame • Interrupting Seal • Invincible Urchin • Invisi-Mushroom • Laughing Bag • Magic Ball • Magnet • Magnet Mushroom • Mushroom Powder • Off-Key Speaker • Pesky Billboard • Pie Kart • Piranha Plant • Pump • Reflect Shield • Scuttlebug • Shield • Stun Stick • Super MIC • Superstar • Time Bomb • Wheel Virus • Wild Top
Other Mario Coin
Courses Toad Cup Peach Castle • Kingdom Way
Mario Cup Splash Circuit • Tropical Coast
Don-chan Cup Bon Dance Street • Omatsuri Circuit
Bowser Jr. Cup Aerial Road • Sky Arena
Bowser Cup Bowser's Factory • Bowser's Castle
PAC-MAN Cup PAC-MAN Stadium • NAMCO Circuit
Donkey Kong Cup Bananan Labyrinth • DK Jungle
Techniques Drift • Hop • Mini-Turbo • Rocket Start
Miscellaneous Bakuso King Dojo (Fukusuke · Maki · Master Tetsu · Yūji) • Finish line • Glide Ramp • Kasoku Area • Staff • Underwater driving
a Only in a Limited Event
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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Playable characters Bowser • Bowser Jr. / Koopalings (Larry · Morton · Wendy · Iggy · Roy · Lemmy · Ludwig) • Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong • Dr. Mario • Fox • Kirby • Link • Luigi • Mario • Mega Man • Mii Fighter • Mr. Game & Watch • Pac-Man • Peach • R.O.B. • Rosalina & Luma • Samus • Sonic • Villager • Wario • Yoshi • Others (64 · Melee · Brawl · 3DS / Wii U)
Final Smash characters Giga Bowser • Shadow Mario • Wario-Man
Assist Trophy characters Ashley • Chain Chomp • Hammer Bro • Isabelle • Kat & Ana • Lakitu & Spinies • Nintendog • Shadow • Waluigi
Enemies Banzai Bill • Big Goomba • Bill Blaster • Bullet Bill • Chain Chomp • Flame Chomp • Fly Guy • Goomba • Hammer Bro • Koopa Paratroopa • Koopa Troopa • Kritter • Lakitu • Magikoopa • Nabbit • Pooka • Shy Guy • Spike Top • Tiki Buzz • Others
Stages Nintendo 3DS 3D Land • Golden Plains • Jungle Japes • Mushroomy Kingdom • Paper Mario • Rainbow Road • WarioWare, Inc. • Yoshi's Island • Others (Melee · Brawl · 3DS)
Wii U 75 m • Delfino Plaza • Gamer • Jungle Hijinxs • Kongo Jungle • Luigi's Mansion • Mario Circuit (Brawl) • Mario Circuit • Mario Galaxy • Mushroom Kingdom U • Woolly World • Wrecking Crew • Wuhu Island • Yoshi's Island • Others (Melee · Brawl · Wii U)
Both Hyrule Castle (64) (DLC) • Peach's Castle (64) (DLC) • Super Mario Maker (DLC) • Others (64 · 3DS / Wii U)
Moves Miscellaneous Jump • Taunt
Special Standard Up Side Down Final Smash
Mario Fireball Super Jump Punch Cape F.L.U.D.D. Mario Finale
Dr. Mario Megavitamins Super Sheet Dr. Tornado Doctor Finale
Luigi Green Fireball Green Missile Luigi Cyclone Poltergust 5000
Donkey Kong Giant Punch Spinning Kong Headbutt Hand Slap Konga Beat
Yoshi Egg Lay Egg Throw Egg Roll Yoshi Bomb Super Dragon
Bowser Fire Breath Whirling Fortress Flying Slam Bowser Bomb Giga Bowser
Peach Toad Peach Parasol Peach Bomber Vegetable Peach Blossom
Wario Chomp Corkscrew Wario Bike Wario Waft Wario-Man
Diddy Kong Peanut Popgun Rocketbarrel Boost Monkey Flip Banana Peel Rocketbarrel Barrage
Rosalina & Luma Luma Shot Launch Star Star Bits Gravitational Pull Power Star
Bowser Jr. Clown Cannon Abandon Ship Clown Kart Dash Mechakoopa Shadow Mario Paint
Items Assist Trophy • Banana Peel • Barrel • Beehive • Bob-omb • Boomerang • Bullet Bill • CD • Crate • Fire Bar • Fire Flower • Freezie • Golden Hammer • Grass • Green Shell • Hammer • Hothead • Lightning • Metal Box • Party Ball • Poison Mushroom • POW Block • Soccer Ball • Spiny Shell • Spring • Super Star • Star Rod • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Scope • Treasure chest • Trophy
Other Assist Trophy characters • Challenges (3DS) • Challenges (Wii U) • Equipment • F.L.U.D.D. • Final Smashes • Gallery (3DS) • Gallery (Wii U) • Glitches (3DS) • Glitches (Wii U) • Home-Run Contest • Mii Outfits • Mii Headgear • Original soundtrack • Palutena's Guidance conversations • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Special Orders • Sound test • Staff (3DS) • Staff (Wii U) • Target Blast • Trophies (3DS) • Trophies (Wii U) • Trophy Rush
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Playable fighters Banjo & Kazooie (DLC) • Bowser • Bowser Jr. / Koopalings (Larry · Morton · Wendy · Iggy · Roy · Lemmy · Ludwig) • Daisy • Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong • Dr. Mario • Fox • Inkling • Isabelle • King K. Rool • Kirby • Link • Luigi • Mario • Mega Man • Mii Fighter • Mr. Game & Watch • Pac-Man • Peach • Piranha Plant (DLC) • R.O.B. • Rosalina & Luma • Samus • Sonic • Villager • Wario • Yoshi • Others
Assist Trophy characters Ashley • Bomberman • Chain Chomp • Flies & Hand • Hammer Bro • Klaptrap • Knuckles • Nintendog • Shadow • Thwomp • Waluigi • Wily Capsule
Bosses Giant Donkey Kong • Giga Bowser • Metal Mario
Stages 3D Land • 75 m • Delfino Plaza • Figure-8 Circuit • Gamer • Golden Plains • Hyrule Castle • Jungle Japes • Kongo Falls • Kongo Jungle • Luigi's Mansion • Mario Bros. • Mario Circuit (Wii U) • Mario Galaxy • Mushroom Kingdom (64) • Mushroom Kingdom II • Mushroom Kingdom U • Mushroomy Kingdom • New Donk City Hall • Paper Mario • Peach's Castle (64) • Princess Peach's Castle (Melee) • Rainbow Cruise • Super Happy Tree • Super Mario Maker • WarioWare, Inc. • Wrecking Crew • Wuhu Island • Yoshi's Island (Brawl) • Yoshi's Island (Melee) • Yoshi's Story • Others
Items Assist Trophy • Banana Gun • Banana Peel • Barrel • Beehive • Bob-omb • Boomerang • Bullet Bill • Crate • Fire Bar • Fire Flower • Freezie • Golden Hammer • Grass • Green Shell • Hammer • Hothead • Lightning • Metal Box • Party Ball • Poison Mushroom • POW Block • Soccer Ball • Spiny Shell • Star Rod • Super Launch Star • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Scope
Moves Miscellaneous Jump • Taunt
Special Standard Up Side Down Final Smash
Mario Fireball Super Jump Punch Cape F.L.U.D.D. Mario Finale
Dr. Mario Megavitamins Super Sheet Dr. Tornado Doctor Finale
Luigi Green Fireball Green Missile Luigi Cyclone Poltergust G-00
Donkey Kong Giant Punch Spinning Kong Headbutt Hand Slap Jungle Rush
Yoshi Egg Lay Egg Throw Egg Roll Yoshi Bomb Stampede!
Bowser Fire Breath Whirling Fortress Flying Slam Bowser Bomb Giga Bowser Punch
Peach Toad Peach Parasol Peach Bomber Vegetable Peach Blossom
Daisy Daisy Parasol Daisy Bomber Daisy Blossom
Wario Chomp Corkscrew Wario Bike Wario Waft Wario-Man
Diddy Kong Peanut Popgun Rocketbarrel Boost Monkey Flip Banana Peel Hyper Rocketbarrel
Rosalina & Luma Luma Shot Launch Star Star Bits Gravitational Pull Grand Star
Bowser Jr. Clown Cannon Abandon Ship Clown Kart Dash Mechakoopa Shadow Mario Paint
King K. Rool Blunderbuss Propellerpack Crownerang Gut Check Blast-o-Matic
Piranha Plant Ptooie Piranhacopter Poison Breath Long-Stem Strike Petey Piranha
Other Assist Trophy characters • Break Free (Lead the Way) • Challenges • Final Smashes • Jump Up, Super Star! • Palutena's Guidance • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Smash Taunt characters • Snake's codec conversations • Sound test • Spirits (1–500 · 501–1000 · 1001–1500 · 1501–1513) • Staff
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