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Play the classic Pac Man game

Play Pac Man now ~ Instructions ~ Play Space Invaders

There's something about the classic Pac Man game that is really appealing to just about everybody.

For people with special needs, especially learning disabilities, it can be an ideal online game to play

If you're looking for ways to improve attention span, playing this game can be ideal.

This classic arcade game is easy to understand, and has lots of built in feedback mechanisms that will help develop skill in sequencing and planning. And of course, the hand - eye co-ordination skills that develops naturally is another bonus.

But beyond the therapeutic aspects, it's just plain fun. And when you're looking for cheap entertainment, or a simple reward to offer, this classic arcade game is a good choice. And, since it's online (and free) it also becomes a good choice for anyone teaching special need children, or families looking to provide appropriate entertainment..

Here are some ideas on who may benefit from playing Pac Man... people with adhd, autism or aspergers, down syndrome, and many learning disabilities. People who need to refine fine motor skills, such as cerebral palsy, may also benefit.

We've made it easy for you. You can play online here for free - and for as long as you want. Enjoy!

p.s. Tell us what you think of using this game for people with special needs. What's your experience?


By the way, I've found that I get best results for playing this game when using the Firefox browser. Try it yourself (for free) and see.
Firefox

(you may need to wait for the game to fully load)
Instructions

To play this game, you just need to eat all the white dots. But, watch out for the little ghosts! Or, go after them after you've eaten a Power Pill. Then you can eat the ghosts! You can also get bonus scores if you can eat the odd fruit you see.

To move around the maze, just use the arrow keys. If you find the sound annoying, just press the M key to mute the sound.

Press the P key to pause, and the Q key to quit.

p.s. this game was originally created by Namco in the early 1980s. This version was updated for the web by Paul Neave.



Having problems getting the game to work?
This is what Paul Neave, has to say:

"Make sure you have JavaScript enabled, you have the latest Flash Player installed and you're using a decent web browser and not Internet Explorer."


See? I told you Firefox was a better browser!




 





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