The objective of PAC-MAN Maze is to guide a small yellow character through a maze while avoiding four ghost characters. The player controls PAC-MAN's movement using the keyboard or other input devices.
The core mechanic of the game revolves around navigating through the maze, collecting small white pellets while avoiding the ghosts. The ghosts will try to catch PAC-MAN, and the player must avoid them to stay alive. The maze consists of a series of interconnected paths and rooms that can be traversed by PAC-MAN.
The game runs entirely within the browser without the need for download or registration. The challenge lies in navigating through the maze without touching the ghosts, as PAC-MAN will die if caught. The game requires a combination of quick reflexes and strategic thinking to progress through the levels.