If you ’ re struggling to get through the work day , then Google Maps can help . The search engine is today allowing users to play Pac-Man through the virtual streets of their hometown , or anywhere you 'd like to explore . To play the game , visit Google Maps in a browser on your computer , or on the updated Google Maps apps on your mobile . Google Maps is allowing users to play Pac-Man through the virtual streets of their hometown , or anywhere else they choose in the world . The addition has been released in time for April Fool ’ s day . It ’ s not known how long the classic Atari game option will remain . Click the Pac-Man button in the bottom left corner , and Google Maps will change into a playable , giant version of the classic Atari game . Click on the up , down , left and right arrows to move Pac-Man around , and the aim is to collect as many dots and cherries as possible while avoiding the ghosts . Google Maps ’ support page includes a list of clues to find the best locations to play the game . The addition has been released in time for April Fool ’ s Day , and it ’ s not known how long the 1980s game will remain an option . Go to Google Maps in a browser on your computer , or on the updated iOS and Android Google Maps apps , and find an area with lots of streets . To play , click the Pac-Man button in the bottom left , and Google Maps will tranform into a giant version of Pac-Man . It has become a tradition for Google to release a game on or before April Fools ' Day . Last year , for instance , the company let users catch Pokemon using its mapping tool . Go to Google Maps in a browser on your computer , or on the updated iOS and Android Google Maps apps , and find an area with lots of streets . Click the Pac-Man button in the bottom left corner , and Google Maps will change into a playable , giant version of Pac-Man . Click on the up , down , left and right arrows to move Pac-Man around , and the aim is to collect as many dots and cherries as possible while avoiding the ghosts . This version of Google Maps Pac-Man has been developed directly by Google , and also supports mobile devices . The company also featured an interactive Pac-Man game for its Google Doodle in 2010 , the game 's 30th anniversary . The Doodle came complete with the arcade game 's trademark music and sound effects , and an 'Insert Coin ' button where Google 's ' I 'm feeling lucky ' button usually is . It was the first time Google made an interactive logo at its homepage , which routinely features artistic touches in keeping with holidays or special occasions . Pac-Man , designed by Toru Iwatani , was first released by Japan-based Namco into arcades on May 22 , 1980 . The company also featured an interactive Pac-Man game for its Google Doodle in 2010 , the game 's 30th anniversary . The Doodle came complete with the arcade game 's trademark music and sound effects , and an 'Insert Coin ' button where Google 's ' I 'm feeling lucky ' button usually is .
Game can be played through Google Maps or iOS and Android apps . Click the Pac-Man button in bottom left corner , and page transforms . The feature is part of Google 's traditional the work day s Day releases .