Google Celebrates 45 Years of Pac-Man with Playable Halloween 2025 Doodle

Published on January 07, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Screenshot of the Google doodle showing the Halloween 2025 maze with Pac-Man being chased by the ghosts Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde in a colorful and festive environment.

Google Celebrates 45 Years of Pac-Man with Playable Halloween 2025 Doodle

Google has unveiled an interactive surprise to honor the four and a half decades of Pac-Man, transforming its iconic homepage into a fully functional game board 🎮. The special Halloween 2025 edition features eight unpublished levels where you'll relive the thrill of dodging ghosts while discovering new challenges and refreshing mechanics.

Themed Scenarios with Charismatic Ghosts

Four of these unique levels recreate haunted mansions that personify the individual essences of the legendary ghosts: Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. Each maze design has been meticulously crafted to convey the distinctive personality of each spectral pursuer through visual elements and thematic traps.

Ghost Level Features:
  • Blinky: Fiery environment with intense decorations that reflect his aggressive nature
  • Pinky: Pink and charming aesthetic that shows her flirty and strategic side
  • Inky: Unpredictable and changing designs that constantly surprise the player
  • Clyde: Paths with humorous twists and clumsy but fun ambushes
Four and a half decades later, these colorful ghosts still fail to catch their yellow prey, proving that clumsiness can be charming

Universal Access and Full Compatibility

The magic of this doodle lies in its immediate accessibility, allowing any user to enjoy the experience with just a click on the Google logo from any connected device 🌐. Desktop players will experience classic keyboard control precision, while on touch devices, intuitive gestures will create the sensation of directly manipulating the main character.

Multiplatform Experience Advantages:
  • Instant browser functionality without requiring additional installations
  • Controls optimized for keyboard on computers and touch gestures on mobiles
  • Responsive interface that automatically adapts to different screen sizes

Limited Opportunity and Enduring Legacy

This interactive experience maintains a temporary exclusive character, available only on October 30 and 31, 2025 📅. Enthusiasts must mark their calendars to not miss this fusion of classic nostalgia and contemporary technology that demonstrates how timeless game concepts can be renewed while maintaining their original essence.