Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook lets fans munch through more than 60 playful, game-inspired recipes, from Pac-Mac ‘n cheese to a surplus of ghostly snacks—though, oddly enough, there’s no pizza. With eye-popping photos and step-by-step guides, it’s perfect for both kitchen newbies and seasoned gamers who want their dinners just a bit more arcade-shaped. It’s a zany tribute to Bandai Namco’s pixel icon and the latest in a new wave of gaming cookbooks—curious what’s on the next menu?
For anyone who’s ever wondered what it might taste like to chomp their way through a Pac-Man maze, there’s now a cookbook for that—Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook, arriving May 13, 2025. This isn’t just a novelty item; it’s a full 160-page tribute to gaming’s hungriest icon, published in collaboration with Insight Editions. Preorders are already open on Amazon, so diehard fans (or just the curious) can snag a copy for $30 before they sell out—because who wouldn’t want Inky’s Wings for dinner?
Inside, readers will find over 60 recipes, all themed around the Pac-Man universe. Think more than just dots and cherries: the book promises a “maze of imaginative recipes” for snacks and dinners, with each dish getting its own splashy, full-color photo. There’s Pac-Mac ‘n cheese, and no, not a pizza in sight despite all those rumors about Pac-Man’s pizza origins. Instead, the cover shows off burgers and those ever-present ghosts, keeping things firmly tongue-in-cheek. The cookbook features step-by-step instructions and full-color photography, making it easy to follow along no matter your kitchen experience.
A maze of over 60 playful Pac-Man-inspired recipes, from Pac-Mac ‘n cheese to ghostly burgers—nostalgia with a delicious twist.
Of course, every recipe comes with step-by-step instructions, so even kitchen newbies can join in. Like several other franchises, Pac-Man is getting its own official cookbook to join the growing trend of video game-inspired cookbooks. The intent seems clear: make food that’s as playful and memorable as Pac-Man’s 45-year run. After all, this cookbook is part of Bandai Namco’s big anniversary celebration—there are museum displays, live events, football shirts, the works.
Pac-Man has truly become a global phenomenon, and now, apparently, a dinner guest. Comparisons to other game cookbooks—like the Persona or Borderlands ones—are inevitable, but it’s clear this book leans into the zany side of gaming culture. The recipes are inspired by Pac-Man characters and the whimsical world they inhabit.
It’s not just about nostalgia, but about bringing gaming into the kitchen, one playful dish at a time. Ultimately, Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook is both a collector’s piece and a functional kitchen companion. Whether it becomes a staple in kitchens or just a conversation starter, it’s another quirky high score for gaming’s culinary crossover trend.