How Do the Ghosts in PAC-MAN Decide Where to Go?

There are few enduring classics in gaming like Pac Man. Part of that is the game remains accessible to modern players, which you can attribute to the AI. Today I Found Out takes a look at the programming behind the game:

 

Adam S. asks: How do the ghosts in Pac Man move? It seems mostly random, but is it really? The ghosts in Pac-Man are among some of the most enduring enemies in video game history, thanks in part to their surprisingly difficult to predict movements which make the game a constant challenge for new and seasoned players alike. However, as […]

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