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=== Making use of the tunnel ===
=== Making use of the tunnel ===
The tunnel is an excellent way to put some distance between Pac-Man and any ghosts that my be nipping at his heels.  The ghosts are forced to travel through the tunnel much more slowly than Pac-Man.  However, it's very easy to overlook another ghost slipping into the tunnel from the other end, inadvertently trapping Pac-Man in the middle.  So make sure you give a quick glance to the other side before ducking in and escaping your pursuers.
The tunnel is an excellent way to put some distance between Pac-Man and any ghosts that my be nipping at his heels.  The ghosts are forced to travel through the tunnel much more slowly than Pac-Man.  However, it's very easy to overlook another ghost slipping into the tunnel from the other end, inadvertently trapping Pac-Man in the middle.  So make sure you give a quick glance to the other side before ducking in and escaping your pursuers.
=== The blind allies ===
=== The blind alleys ===
There are two sections of the maze where Pac-Man is permitted to travel through and the ghosts cannot follow. The two T sections immediately above and below the ghost pen contain alleys that Pac-Man may enter from the bottom, but the ghosts may not (unless they are blue). Therefore, if you are being chased by a ghost, you can duck down one side of the T and up the other side, and the ghosts will have no choice but to abandon their pursuit of Pac-Man.  This is a powerful tool that can be used to save your life over and over again.
There are two sections of the maze where Pac-Man is permitted to travel through and the ghosts cannot follow. The two T sections immediately above and below the ghost pen contain alleys that Pac-Man may enter from the bottom, but the ghosts may not (unless they are blue). Therefore, if you are being chased by a ghost, you can duck down one side of the T and up the other side, and the ghosts will have no choice but to abandon their pursuit of Pac-Man.  This is a powerful tool that can be used to save your life over and over again.
 
=== The safe spot ===
=== The safe spot ===
The left side of the T section beneath the ghost pen can be used as a safe spot where the ghosts are unable to find and catch Pac-Man.  There are a few conditions that must be met to make the safe spot work for Pac-Man.  The first is that no ghost must "see" Pac-Man enter the safe spot.  If they do, they will follow him in there, and spot will not be safe.  The other condition is that you must approach the spot from the south (just to the right of where Pac-Man begins each stage).  If you meet both conditions, you can leave Pac-Man in that location for as long as you like and move Pac-Man when you are ready to resume play.
The left side of the T section beneath the ghost pen can be used as a safe spot where the ghosts are unable to find and catch Pac-Man.  There are a few conditions that must be met to make the safe spot work for Pac-Man.  The first is that no ghost must "see" Pac-Man enter the safe spot.  If they do, they will follow him in there, and spot will not be safe.  The other condition is that you must approach the spot from the south (just to the right of where Pac-Man begins each stage).  If you meet both conditions, you can leave Pac-Man in that location for as long as you like and move Pac-Man when you are ready to resume play.
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