March 31^st, 2005 (3:54pm) -
Namco today announced that Pac-Man fever is back as Pac-Man Pinball Advance has gone gold and is expected to be available at North American retail stores in April 2005. Pac-Man Pinball Advance mixes pinball action with the classic Pac-Man universe complete with Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde, as well as other familiar characters from Pac-Land.

“Pac-Man Pinball Advance is exactly what the doctor ordered for Pac-Man fans, pinball fanatics and anyone who has ever caught Pac-Man fever,” said Jeff Lujan, Business Director at Namco Hometek Inc. “With exciting, addictive game play and intuitive controls, game play, Pac-Man Pinball Advance promises pure pinball satisfaction.”

Pac-Man Pinball Advance features 16 entertaining levels across two unique pinball tables as you chomp Pac-Dots, Power Pellets, and rescue the residents of Pac-Land. Use the Pac-Finder, the ultimate Pac-Machine to guide you through the Pac-Village and Haunted Boardwalk as you rescue your friends from dastardly ghosts. Pac-Man Pinball Advance also features:

* Multi-ball play with the aid of Ms. Pac-Man for frenetic gameplay sessions
* Multiple exciting mini-games; gobble Ghosts, roll through obstacles, earn bonus Pac-Dots and points!
* 2D scrolling top view graphics
* Alternate versions of both tables are included