How to Play Ghost Defense
Ghost Defense is a Pac-Man-themed typing game where you escort Pac-Man through a maze by typing words to defeat approaching ghosts! Pac-Man moves automatically along a predefined path, eating dots as he goes. Your job is to protect him by typing the words that appear above each ghost.
Game Controls:
- Type ghost words: Start typing any ghost's word to lock on
- Complete the word: Finish typing to destroy the ghost
- Keep typing: Active typing keeps Pac-Man at full speed
- Avoid typos: Mistakes slow Pac-Man down temporarily
Gameplay Mechanics:
- Pac-Man follows a zig-zag path through the maze automatically
- Ghosts spawn from the edges and move toward Pac-Man
- Type the first letter of a ghost's word to lock on to it
- Once locked on, complete the word to destroy the ghost
- The game prioritizes ghosts closest to Pac-Man when targeting
- Each dot Pac-Man eats earns 10 points
- Defeating ghosts earns 100 points plus a bonus for word length
- If a ghost reaches Pac-Man, you lose a life and the level resets
Scoring System:
- Dots: 10 points each
- Ghosts: 100 points + 10 per letter in the word
- Score persists across lives and levels
- Aim for the highest total score across all levels
Level Progression:
- Complete a level by having Pac-Man eat all dots on the path
- Each new level features a longer, more complex path
- Ghosts move faster and spawn more frequently
- Words become longer and more challenging
- You have 3 lives to survive as many levels as possible
What Skills Does This Game Train?
- Typing speed: Quickly type words before ghosts reach Pac-Man
- Accuracy: Typos slow Pac-Man and waste precious time
- Priority management: Choose which ghosts to target first
- Sustained focus: Keep typing steadily to maintain Pac-Man's speed
- Stress management: Stay calm as difficulty escalates
Strategy Tips:
- Always prioritize ghosts closest to Pac-Man
- Keep typing consistently to maintain Pac-Man's speed
- Don't panic when multiple ghosts approach — focus on one at a time
- Accuracy is more important than speed — typos cause slowdowns
- In higher levels, shorter words can be cleared faster in emergencies