Insight Editions' *Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook* is now available on Amazon, and it's a delightful surprise for fans of the iconic game. Initially, I was skeptical about the quality of recipes from a Pac-Man-themed cookbook, but authors Lisa Kingsley and Jennifer Peterson have truly delivered. This 160-page hardcover book contains over 60 delicious recipes that are easy to prepare at home, making it the perfect addition to any game night or video game-themed watch party.
While the idea of a Pac-Man cookbook might seem unusual, the video game cookbook market is actually quite robust. It's surprising it took this long for Pac-Man to join the trend.
You can purchase *Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook* on Amazon for just $29.99. The book offers a diverse range of recipes, from healthy snacks to full family meals. Each recipe includes easy-to-follow instructions and vibrant full-color photos of the finished dishes. Many recipes creatively pay homage to Pac-Man's legacy. For instance, you can craft a pepperoni pizza in the shape of Pac-Man, transform Blinky into a rich tomato soup, bake cherry pocket pies, or create spooky Ghost cake pops. The smash burger recipe particularly caught my eye. Grab *Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook* now to elevate your culinary skills and experiment with fun, new recipes in the kitchen.
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In other Pac-Man news, the next game in the series, *Shadow Labyrinth*, offers a unique blend of Metroidvania elements and classic Pac-Man gameplay, inspired by the *Secret Level* episode titled "Circle". Our review of *Secret Level* gave it a score of 5 out of 10, noting that "with a dubious selection of source material and indistinct styles of animation, *Secret Level* struggles to find satisfying stories for a short-form anthology."