Pac-Man ghosts

The Pac-Man ghosts are the recurring enemy characters in Namco's Pac-Man franchise, originally introduced as four primary ghosts in the 1980 arcade game.

The Pac-Man ghosts are the recurring enemy characters in Namco's Pac-Man franchise. The classic quartet consists of Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde, collectively known as the Ghost Gang.

What they are

The original Pac-Man game (1980) introduced four main ghosts as the primary antagonists. They are known for distinctive colors, movement patterns, and personalities across the series. Later Pac-Man media sometimes expands the ghost cast and can portray Pinky differently by continuity.

Names and colors

The classic four ghosts are commonly identified as red Blinky, pink Pinky, cyan Inky, and orange Clyde. Alternate nicknames used in some sources include Shadow, Speedy, Bashful, and Pokey.

Behaviour and roles

The ghosts are enemies that pursue and try to trap Pac-Man in the maze. Different source materials describe them with characteristic movement styles, such as direct chasing, ambushing, erratic movement, or wandering.