Pac-Man Plus/Walkthrough

Due to the random behavior of the ghosts after eating energizers or bonus items, dedicated patterns for Pac-Man Plus machines are rare, but they do exist. In the wiki spirit, everyone is invited to upload their favorite Pac-Man Plus patterns to this page. In order to assist you with making that possible, please click on the Pattern Template thumbnail and use the image contained there.

"Switchback Dotcrusher" pattern

 * This pattern is safe to use on all boards from the first (cola can) to the fifteenth (3rd pancake). On the sixteenth board and above, the default ghost behavior changes and utilizing this pattern will result in a quick, untimely death.
 * This pattern clears all dots on the board, except for five located directly to the upper right of the left tunnel, and those located in the four energizer alleyways.
 * It is highly recommended to prepare yourself for this pattern by pushing the joystick to the right during the "READY!" sequence. All turns must be executed tightly without hesitation.
 * If timed properly, the pattern should conclude with you arriving at the second bonus item just in time to munch it and turn the ghosts invisible. Since their invisible behavior is different on each level, it is impossible to continue the pattern from this point.  However, it is often recommended to continue clockwise around the ghost pen in order to munch anywhere from one to three invisible ghosts.  From this point on, you're on your own!