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This Untold Story Reveals How Pac-Man’s Ghosts Come Screaming from the Arcade Step into the neon-lit glow of the classic arcade and discover the fascinating, often overlooked origins behind Pac-Man’s iconic ghosts—their eerie screams, relentless chase, and haunting presence. Beyond their simple gameplay loops, the ghosts of Pac-Man have a deeper, untold story rooted in 1980s arcade innovation, design genius, and a bit of arcade psychology. ### From Pucks to People: The Birth of Pac-Man’s Ghosts When Namco released Pac-Man in 1980, no character was as fearsome—or unforgettable—as its ghostly adversaries. Blinky (red), Pinky (pink), Inky (blue), and Clyde (green) weren’t just random chasing sprites. They were the embodiment of escalating pressure: relentless, strategic, and deeply psychological.