Playing Pac-Man involves guiding the character through a maze while avoiding ghosts and eating pellets along the way. The objective is to clear each level by consuming all of the pellets scattered throughout the maze without being caught by any ghosts. As Pac-Man eats power pellets, he gains temporary invincibility, allowing him to turn the tables and eat ghosts for extra points. The game continues until either all levels are completed or Pac-Man loses all his lives by colliding with ghosts. Strategy, quick reflexes, and timing are essential for navigating through progressively challenging mazes and maximizing scores.