The yellow Chomper and his Ghost rivals have been instantly recognizable for more than 4 decades, which makes them one of the safest costume calls going. No explaining required, no deep-cut fandom knowledge needed. We rounded up the best PAC-MAN costumes available right now — officially licensed builds spanning inflatables, foam tunics, ponchos, and reversible designs, for adults, kids, and whole groups.
Key Takeaways
- Pick your build before your character — foam tunics hold the round shape, inflatables go full dimensional, and ponchos are the lightest to wear all night
- All of Team Ghost is covered — Blinky, Inky, Pinky, and Clyde each have adult and child options, plus the Turn-to-Blue Ghost for the Power Pellet moment
- Reversible designs double your look — 2 garments cover all 4 Ghosts, flipping inside out between characters
- Group sets beat buying separately — the tank dress bundles put a whole Maze in one order and come in under the cost of 5 individual costumes
- Everything layers over your own clothes — shirts, pants, and shoes are not included on any of these, which makes sizing forgiving
Editor's Picks:
- Best For Adults: PAC-MAN Inflatable Adult Costume | One Size Fits Most
- Best For Kids: PAC-MAN Ghost BLINKY Child Costume
- Best For Groups: PAC-MAN Deluxe Tank Dress Group Costume Adult/Teen Standard Set Of 5
Top 26 PAC-MAN Costumes for Adults, Kids, and Groups
From the Maze to the Ghost House, PAC-MAN gives fans an instantly readable cast to work with. The game holds the Guinness World Records title for highest grossing arcade videogame, with roughly $3.5 billion in revenue from its 1980 launch through the end of the century — which is a long way of saying everyone at the party will know exactly who you are. Here are 26 PAC-MAN costumes worth shopping.
1. PAC-MAN Inflatable Adult Costume | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 inflatable tunic with attached fan
Suitable Age: Adults, unisex
Best For: Halloween, Costume Parties, Group Costumes
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: This is the showpiece of the whole lineup and an exclusive build. A one-piece inflatable tunic with an attached fan holds the full rounded Chomper shape all night, so you get real dimension instead of a flat silhouette. It is the option that photographs best in a crowded room and the one people reach for phones over. This officially licensed costume is the closest you will get to stepping out of the Maze.
Key Features:
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Fan-powered inflatable build
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Holds full round shape
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One size fits most
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Requires 4 AA batteries, not included
2. PAC-MAN 2D Adult Costume | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 foam tunic
Suitable Age: Adults, unisex
Best For: Halloween, Costume Parties, Office Parties
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: For anyone who wants the character without the bulk, this exclusive flat take delivers PAC-MAN as a one-piece foam tunic. It reads cleanly from the front, packs down for travel, and lets you sit in a chair or squeeze through a doorway without planning ahead. This officially licensed design is the practical pick for a long night out.
Key Features:
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Flat 2D profile
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One-piece foam tunic
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Easy to transport
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Less dimensional than the inflatable
3. PAC-MAN Quik Change Adult Costume | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 foam PAC-MAN overlay, 3 bonus Fruit patches
Suitable Age: Adults, unisex
Best For: Halloween, Costume Contests, Gaming Events
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: The cleverest design here. A soft foam PAC-MAN overlay pairs with 3 bonus Fruit patches that attach with Velcro right at the mouth, so you can change what he is Chomping as the night goes on. An adjustable nylon webbing strap and pullover construction handle the fit. This officially licensed costume is made from polyester materials.
Key Features:
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3 interchangeable Fruit patches
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Velcro mouth attachment
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Adjustable webbing strap
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Patches are small and easy to misplace
Care Instructions: Gently spot clean in desired areas.
4. PAC-MAN Ghost BLINKY Adult Costume | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 one-piece Ghost tunic
Suitable Age: Adults
Best For: Halloween, Group Costumes, Costume Parties
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: Blinky is the red Ghost who leads the chase, and this exclusive one-piece gives you the most recognizable member of Team Ghost. A hidden eye slit lets you wear it fully enclosed, or you can rest it on your shoulders with your head out when you need a breather. This officially licensed costume anchors any PAC-MAN group.
Key Features:
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Hidden eye slit
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2 wearing positions
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One size fits most
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Limited visibility when fully enclosed
5. PAC-MAN Ghost INKY Adult Costume | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 one-piece Ghost tunic
Suitable Age: Adults
Best For: Halloween, Group Costumes, Costume Parties
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: Inky brings the blue to the group, and this exclusive one-piece is built the same forgiving way as the rest of the Ghost line. Wear it overhead through the eye slit for the full Ghost read, or drop it to your shoulders when the room gets warm. This officially licensed costume pairs naturally with a Blinky or a PAC-MAN.
Key Features:
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Eye slit for overhead wear
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Shoulder-rest option
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One size fits most
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Reads best alongside other Ghosts
6. PAC-MAN Ghost PINKY Adult Costume | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 one-piece Ghost tunic
Suitable Age: Adults
Best For: Halloween, Group Costumes, Couples Costumes
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: Pinky is the pink Ghost and the brightest of the 4, which makes this exclusive one-piece the standout in group photos. Same construction as the rest of the line, with an eye slit for full coverage and the option to wear it on your shoulders. This officially licensed costume is an easy choice for couples pairing a Ghost with a Chomper.
Key Features:
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Brightest Ghost colorway
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Eye slit construction
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One size fits most
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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One size only, no graded sizing
7. PAC-MAN CLYDE Ghost Adult Costume | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 one-piece Ghost tunic
Suitable Age: Adults
Best For: Halloween, Group Costumes, Costume Parties
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: Clyde rounds out the orange corner of Team Ghost, and this exclusive version is built from soft polyester with an oversized one-piece cut that exaggerates the Ghost silhouette nicely. The roomy shape layers easily over a hoodie if the night turns cold. This officially licensed costume completes a 4-Ghost set.
Key Features:
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Soft polyester build
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Oversized one-piece cut
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Layers over warm clothes
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Oversized fit may overwhelm smaller frames
8. PAC-MAN TURN-TO-BLUE Ghost Adult Costume | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 one-piece Ghost tunic
Suitable Age: Adults
Best For: Halloween, Group Costumes, Gaming Events
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: This is the knowing pick. The Turn-to-Blue Ghost captures the moment right after a Power Pellet drops and the hunter becomes the hunted, which is the detail other players at the party will clock immediately. The exclusive one-piece build matches the rest of the Ghost line with no extra accessories to track. This officially licensed costume tells a story the plain Ghosts cannot.
Key Features:
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Post-Power Pellet colorway
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Deep-cut fan reference
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No accessories to manage
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Casual fans may not catch the reference
9. PAC-MAN BLINKY Red Ghost Foam Adult Costume | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 red foam-supported tunic
Suitable Age: Adults, unisex
Best For: Halloween, Group Costumes, Costume Parties
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: The foam route to Blinky, with a red foam-supported tunic shaped like the retro Ghost. The structure holds the rounded form better than fabric does, and the sleeveless crewneck keeps it comfortable through a full evening. This officially licensed costume is made from polyester materials.
Key Features:
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Foam-supported shape
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Sleeveless crewneck
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Easy pullover fit
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Shirt, pants, and shoes not included
Care Instructions: Gently spot clean in desired areas.
10. PAC-MAN INKY Blue Ghost Foam Adult Costume | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 blue foam-supported tunic
Suitable Age: Adults, unisex
Best For: Halloween, Group Costumes, Gaming Events
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: Inky in the same foam-supported construction, cut from a blue tunic shaped after the retro Ghost. Pair it with the Blinky foam version and the 2 hold matching silhouettes, which looks sharper in photos than mixing build types across a pair. This officially licensed costume is made from polyester materials.
Key Features:
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Matches the Blinky foam build
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Foam-supported structure
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Easy pullover fit
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Shirt, pants, and shoes not included
Care Instructions: Gently spot clean in desired areas.
11. PAC-MAN BLINKY Red Ghost Adult Costume Poncho | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 red pullover poncho
Suitable Age: Adults, unisex
Best For: Halloween, Office Parties, Budget Costumes
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: The most affordable way into Team Ghost. This is a red polyester pullover with a crew neckline and side seam slits that let your arms slip through, so you keep full movement and your hands free. No foam means nothing to manage and nothing to store. This officially licensed costume is made from polyester materials.
Key Features:
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Lowest price point
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Side seam arm slits
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Crew neckline
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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No foam structure, so a flatter shape
Care Instructions: Gently spot clean in desired areas.
12. PAC-MAN INKY Blue Ghost Adult Costume Poncho | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 blue pullover poncho
Suitable Age: Adults, unisex
Best For: Halloween, Office Parties, Group Costumes
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: Inky as a blue polyester pullover, with the same crew neckline and side seam slits as the rest of the poncho line. It is the easiest Ghost to wear for a full night and the simplest to throw in a bag if the party moves. This officially licensed costume is made from polyester materials.
Key Features:
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Lightweight pullover
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Side seam arm slits
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Packs down small
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Flatter profile than the foam versions
Care Instructions: Gently spot clean in desired areas.
13. PAC-MAN PINKY Pink Ghost Adult Costume Poncho | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 pink pullover poncho
Suitable Age: Adults, unisex
Best For: Halloween, Couples Costumes, Group Costumes
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: Pinky in the lightweight poncho build, cut from pink polyester with a crew neckline and side seam slits. The bright colorway holds up well under party lighting, which is where darker Ghost costumes sometimes lose definition. This officially licensed costume is made from polyester materials.
Key Features:
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Bright pink colorway
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Side seam arm slits
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Comfortable all-night wear
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Priciest of the 4 ponchos
Care Instructions: Gently spot clean in desired areas.
14. PAC-MAN CLYDE Orange Ghost Adult Costume Poncho | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 orange pullover poncho
Suitable Age: Adults, unisex
Best For: Halloween, Office Parties, Budget Costumes
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: Clyde completes the poncho set in orange polyester, matching the crew neckline and side seam slit construction of the other 3. Buy all 4 ponchos and you have a complete Team Ghost for less than the cost of 2 foam costumes. This officially licensed costume is made from polyester materials.
Key Features:
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Completes the poncho set
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Side seam arm slits
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Budget-friendly
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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No foam structure
Care Instructions: Gently spot clean in desired areas.
15. PAC-MAN Quik Change CLYDE and BLINKY Reversible Adult Costume | One Size
What's Included: 1 reversible Ghost costume
Suitable Age: Adults, unisex
Best For: Halloween, Costume Contests, Gaming Events
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: Flip the costume inside out and Clyde becomes Blinky — orange on one side, red on the other. For anyone hitting 2 parties in a night, or who just wants a mid-party change without hauling a second costume, this is the smartest design in the range. This officially licensed costume is made from polyester materials.
Key Features:
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2 characters in 1 garment
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Reverses inside out
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No fasteners to manage
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Piece count is not stated by the manufacturer
Care Instructions: Gently spot clean in desired areas.
16. PAC-MAN Quik Change PINKY and INKY Reversible Adult Costume | One Size
What's Included: 1 reversible Ghost costume
Suitable Age: Adults, unisex
Best For: Halloween, Costume Contests, Couples Costumes
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: The companion reversible, flipping between Pinky and Inky — pink one side, blue the other. Buy this alongside the Clyde and Blinky version and 2 garments cover all 4 Ghosts, which is the most efficient way to field a full Team Ghost. This officially licensed costume is made from polyester materials.
Key Features:
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2 characters in 1 garment
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Covers Pinky and Inky
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Pairs to complete all 4 Ghosts
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Piece count is not stated by the manufacturer
Care Instructions: Gently spot clean in desired areas.
17. PAC-MAN Deluxe Tank Dress Group Costume Adult/Teen Standard Set Of 5
What's Included: 1 INKY tank dress, 1 PINKY tank dress, 1 CLYDE tank dress, 1 BLINKY tank dress, 1 PAC-MAN tank dress
Suitable Age: Adults and teens, standard sizing
Best For: Group Costumes, Halloween, Costume Contests
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: The complete Maze in a single order, and the best-stocked group option on this list. All 4 Ghosts plus PAC-MAN arrive as tank dresses, which solves the hardest part of group costuming — getting everyone coordinated without 5 separate carts and 5 different delivery dates. It is the one-purchase answer for a friend group, a dorm floor, or an office team.
Key Features:
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All 5 characters in 1 order
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Tank dress silhouette
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Adult and teen standard sizing
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Strong stock levels
Drawbacks:
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Individual dresses are not sold separately
18. PAC-MAN Deluxe Tank Dress Group Costume Adult/Teen Standard Set Of 4
What's Included: 4 Ghost tank dresses with designs inspired by Blinky, Inky, Pinky, and Clyde
Suitable Age: Adults and teens, standard sizing
Best For: Group Costumes, Halloween, Costume Parties
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: Team Ghost on its own, for groups that already have a PAC-MAN sorted or want the Ghosts to be the whole bit. 4 coordinated dresses in one order, which keeps the look consistent in a way that individually sourced costumes rarely manage, and it comes in cheaper than the Set of 5 if you do not need the Chomper.
Key Features:
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All 4 Ghosts in 1 order
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Lower price than the Set of 5
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Coordinated group look
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Pairs with any PAC-MAN costume
Drawbacks:
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Does not include a PAC-MAN dress
19. PAC-MAN Inflatable Child Costume | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 inflatable tunic with fan
Suitable Age: Children, unisex
Best For: Halloween, Trick-or-Treating, School Parties
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: The kid-sized version of the showstopper, and an exclusive build. Lightweight polyester keeps it manageable for smaller wearers while the fan holds the full round Chomper shape. It is the costume that gets the biggest reaction on a trick-or-treat route. This officially licensed costume is a standout for younger fans.
Key Features:
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Lightweight polyester
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Fan-powered round shape
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One size fits most
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Requires 4 AA batteries, not included
20. PAC-MAN Foam Child Costume | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 yellow foam-supported tunic
Suitable Age: Children, unisex
Best For: Halloween, Trick-or-Treating, Dress-Up
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: A yellow foam-supported tunic shaped like the retro Chomper, built sleeveless with a crewneck and an easy pullover fit so kids can get in and out without help. The foam holds its shape through a long night of walking. This officially licensed costume is made from polyester materials.
Key Features:
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Foam-supported structure
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Easy pullover fit
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Sleeveless crewneck
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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The priciest costume in the child range
Care Instructions: Gently spot clean in desired areas.
21. PAC-MAN Ghost BLINKY Child Costume
What's Included: 1 soft polyester Ghost tunic
Suitable Age: Children, small through large
Best For: Halloween, Trick-or-Treating, Group Costumes
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: Our pick of the child lineup. Blinky is the most recognizable Ghost, and this exclusive version comes in graded sizing — small, medium, and large — which beats the one-size approach for growing kids. Wear it fully enclosed through the eye slit or with the head out. This officially licensed costume is built from soft polyester.
Key Features:
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Small, medium, and large sizing
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Soft polyester build
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2 wearing positions
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Limited visibility when fully enclosed
22. PAC-MAN Ghost INKY Child Costume
What's Included: 1 foam Ghost tunic
Suitable Age: Children, small through large
Best For: Halloween, Trick-or-Treating, Sibling Costumes
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: Inky for kids in a foam tunic build, offered in small, medium, and large. The foam holds the Ghost shape well, and the eye slit construction means a child can see out while staying fully covered. This exclusive, officially licensed costume works well as part of a sibling set.
Key Features:
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Foam tunic build
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Small, medium, and large sizing
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Eye slit construction
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Foam is warmer than the fabric versions
23. PAC-MAN Ghost PINKY Child Costume
What's Included: 1 soft polyester foam Ghost tunic
Suitable Age: Children, small through large
Best For: Halloween, Trick-or-Treating, Group Costumes
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: Pinky in a soft polyester foam build with small, medium, and large options. The bright pink stays visible after dark, which is a real advantage on a trick-or-treat route. This exclusive, officially licensed costume can be worn enclosed or resting on the shoulders.
Key Features:
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Soft polyester foam
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High visibility after dark
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Small, medium, and large sizing
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Shirt, pants, and shoes not included
24. PAC-MAN Ghost CLYDE Child Costume
What's Included: 1 foam Ghost tunic
Suitable Age: Children, small through large
Best For: Halloween, Trick-or-Treating, Group Costumes
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: Clyde completes the child Ghost roster in a foam tunic with graded sizing. Line up all 4 child Ghosts and you have a sibling group or a classroom set that reads instantly. This exclusive, officially licensed costume uses the same eye slit construction as the rest of the line.
Key Features:
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Completes the 4-Ghost child set
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Foam tunic build
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Small, medium, and large sizing
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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Orange can read dark in low light
25. PAC-MAN BLINKY Red Ghost Foam Child Costume | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 red foam-supported tunic
Suitable Age: Children, unisex
Best For: Halloween, Dress-Up, Group Costumes
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎
Why We Like It: An alternate route to a child-sized Blinky, built as a red foam-supported tunic with a sleeveless crewneck and easy pullover fit. Worth comparing against the graded-size version before buying, since this one comes in a single size. This officially licensed costume is made from polyester materials.
Key Features:
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Foam-supported structure
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Easy pullover fit
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Sleeveless crewneck
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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One size only, and priced above the blue equivalent
Care Instructions: Gently spot clean in desired areas.
26. PAC-MAN INKY Blue Ghost Foam Child Costume Tunic | One Size Fits Most
What's Included: 1 blue foam-supported tunic
Suitable Age: Children, unisex
Best For: Halloween, Dress-Up, Sibling Costumes
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 💎💎💎💎
Why We Like It: The best-value child Ghost on the list. A blue foam-supported tunic shaped like the retro Ghost, cut sleeveless with a crewneck and a pullover fit kids can manage themselves. Pair it with the red foam version for a matched sibling set. This officially licensed costume is made from polyester materials.
Key Features:
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Best value in the child Ghost range
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Foam-supported shape
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Easy pullover fit
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Officially licensed
Drawbacks:
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One size only
Care Instructions: Gently spot clean in desired areas.
Note: Each product was rated based on its construction quality, comfort, screen accuracy, versatility, sizing range, value, and group-costume potential.
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FAQS
Are PAC-MAN costumes officially licensed?
Most are. Every costume in the inflatable, foam, poncho, and reversible ranges states officially licensed construction on its product page, which is why the colors, proportions, and facial details match the arcade originals instead of approximating them. The 2 tank dress group sets do not carry a licensing statement on their product pages, so check there if that matters to you.
What sizes do PAC-MAN costumes come in?
Most adult costumes are one size fits most. The 4 child Ghost costumes come in small, medium, and large, while the child inflatable and the foam tunic versions are one size fits most. The tank dress group sets come in adult and teen standard sizing.
What is included with a PAC-MAN costume?
The tunic, poncho, inflatable, or dress itself. Shirts, pants, and shoes are not included on any of these, which is part of the appeal — they pull on over what you are already wearing. The Quik Change PAC-MAN costume is the exception, adding 3 Velcro Fruit patches.
Do inflatable PAC-MAN costumes need batteries?
Yes. Both the adult and child inflatable costumes run on a fan powered by 4 AA batteries, and the batteries are not included. Pick them up before the night of.
How do reversible PAC-MAN costumes work?
Flip the garment inside out and you get a different Ghost. One version switches between Clyde and Blinky, the other between Pinky and Inky. Owning both means 2 costumes cover all 4 members of Team Ghost.
How do you care for a PAC-MAN costume?
Gently spot clean the areas that need attention. Foam-supported and inflatable builds should never go through a washing machine, and foam items hold their shape best stored flat rather than folded.
Which PAC-MAN Ghost costume should I choose?
For the most recognizable Ghost, go with Blinky, the red one who leads the chase. For a reference other fans will appreciate, pick the Turn-to-Blue Ghost. For the best value, start with a poncho. For a group, the tank dress sets or the 2 reversibles cover the most characters for the least money.
What is the best PAC-MAN group costume?
One PAC-MAN plus all 4 Ghosts is the canonical arrangement, and the Set of 5 tank dress bundle delivers exactly that in a single order. Add a Turn-to-Blue Ghost and the group tells a full story — the Power Pellet landed and the chase reversed. Mixing builds across a group often photographs better, so try putting an inflatable PAC-MAN at the center surrounded by foam or poncho Ghosts.
On A Final Note
More than 4 decades after the Maze first lit up an arcade cabinet, PAC-MAN costumes remain one of the few looks that works for a toddler, a teenager, and a grown adult at the same party without anyone needing an explanation. Between inflatables, foam tunics, ponchos, reversible designs, tank dress sets, and the full Team Ghost roster, there is a version of this a-MAZE-ing look at every budget and every size.
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