Overview
- The playable tribute is live on desktop and the Google app through October 31 and will remain accessible in the Doodle archive afterward.
- It includes eight stages with four haunted-house layouts tied to Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde’s distinct behaviors.
- Google developed the experience with Bandai Namco, preserving original Pac-Man audio and core arcade mechanics.
- Players clear dots, avoid ghosts and use time-limited power pellets, with arrow-key controls on desktop and swipe or touch input on mobile.
- Seasonal touches add Halloween decor and costumes for Pac-Man, with some reports noting a brief musical outro after finishing all levels.