Mastering Pac-Man

New York: The New American Library, 1982. First Printing. Mass market paperback. Good. Pocket book, 128 pages, wraps, figures, covers and spine soiled and creased, cover and spine edges worn. Since his creation in 1980, PAC-MAN(TM) has taken the world by storm. This little yellow fellow launched a new genre of video games that appealed to boys, girls, men, and women. Over thirty years later, PAC-MAN is easily found in arcades, restaurants, bars, casinos, living rooms, and mobile devices everywhere Whether you're playing on a vintage machine or a modern gaming system, Mastering PAC-MAN is the key to boosting your scores and conquering the game. In this fully illustrated and comprehensive guide, master gamer Ken Uston reveals his secrets to this timeless game. Learn the strategies behind the game's main patterns and secrets to becoming a true Pac-Master:
Basic patterns for battling monsters; Strategies for slow & fast games; etc. From its initial publication, Mastering PAC-MAN set the standard for videogame guides. This detailed manual is available for a new generation and remains an essential addition to the library of every serious gamer and game collector. Patterns, tips, and strategies for mastering the arcade game, Pac-Man. Pac-Man is a Japanese video game franchise created by Toru Iwatani but published, developed and owned by Bandai Namco Entertainment (formerly Namco). Entries have been developed by a wide array of other video game companies, including Midway Games, Atari and Mass Media, Inc. The eponymous first entry was released in arcades in 1980 by Namco, and published by Midway Games in North America. Most Pac-Man games are maze chase games, however it has also delved into other genres, such as platformers, racing, and sports. Several games in the series have been released for a multitude of home consoles and are included in many Namco video game compilations. Pac-Man is one of the longest-running, best-selling, and highest-grossing video game franchises in history; it has seen regular releases for over 40 years, has sold nearly 48 million copies across all platforms, and has grossed over US$14 billion, most of which has been from the original arcade game. The character of Pac-Man is the official mascot of Bandai Namco, and remains one of the most recognizable video game characters in history. The franchise is seen as important and influential, and is often used as a representation for 1980s popular culture and video games as a whole.