Google Maps now lets you turn any location into a game of Pac-Man

Play PAC-MAN in Google Maps

Welcome, Player 1! You can now play the classic arcade game PAC-MAN in Google Maps with streets as your maze. Avoid Blinky, Pinky, Inky, (and Clyde!) as you swerve the streets of some famous places around the world. But eat the pac-dots fast, because this game will only be around for a little while.

How to play

Start the game

On your computer

1. Open Google Maps on your computer.
2. Search for a place you think PAC-MAN might be. Get hints now. Or, navigate to a place on the map where you want to start your game.
3. If you find a location, click the PAC-MAN pin on the map .
4. If no pin is visible, in the bottom left, click PAC-MAN.
   

Your map will change to a game board, and you can start playing. If you can't see the PAC-MAN tile, try making your browser window bigger so that there is enough room to play.

How to control PAC-MAN

Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to change PAC-MAN's direction. You can press two keys at once to move diagonally.

Play more or share your score

After you run out of your 5 lives, you can click Try again to keep playing or an icon under Share your score to tell others. 

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On your mobile device

1. Open the Google Maps app .
2. Search for a place you think PAC-MAN might be. Get hints now.
3. If you find a location, a button will appear with a PAC-MAN image.
4. Touch the PAC-MAN button .

Your map will change to a game board and you can start playing.

Can't find PAC-MAN?

You might need to pan and zoom a bit to find PAC-MAN.

How to control PAC-MAN

Swipe with your finger to change PAC-MAN's direction.

Play more or share your score

After you run out of your 5 lives, you can click Try again to keep playing or Share your score to tell others.

Or, click Play again in the real world to play PAC-MAN in augmented reality with Ingress.