- BGG rank
- BGG #5,454
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Paper Safari
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2008
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,454
- BGG rating
- 5.0
PAC-MAN Card Game
1982
Rules assistance for PAC-MAN Card Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for PAC-MAN Card Game
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PAC-MAN Card Game is a board game released in 1982 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
A card game derived from the popular video game. Players form 3-card sets of cards with picture cards of the Pac-Man or Ghost characters or number cards with dots, simulating the dots which Pac-Man "gobbles up" in the video game. Players utilize individual game boards and place cards in open spaces as defined on each board. Picture cards are placed between two number cards. If the picture card is a Pac-Man card, the two number cards which bracket it are added together. If the card is a Ghost card, the number card on the right is subtracted from the card on the left. So opponents are allowed to place ghost cards and number cards on opponents game boards in an attempt to hinder point scoring. There is also a Pac-Man eating a Ghost card which acts as a multiplier between the two numbers. Players play one card per turn, and the person who reaches 100 points if the winner. An advanced version would subtract points from the players running total if the three card combination included a ghost and the subtraction resulted in a negative total.
Publishers
- Milton Bradley
Questions and answers
PAC-MAN Card Game supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for PAC-MAN Card Game is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists PAC-MAN Card Game for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
PAC-MAN Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
PAC-MAN Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists PAC-MAN Card Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.