Level Counter

The Level Counter was introduced in the original Pac-Man.
PM Cherry.png|The cherry, representing Level 1 when in the level counter
PM Strawberry.png|The strawberry would show to the left of the cherry, representing Level 2
PM Orange.png|The orange appears next to the strawberry for Level 3, and another for Level 4
PacApple.jpg|The apple is Level 5, and 2 apples are Level 6
PacMelon.jpg|The melon represents Level 7. At Level 8, the cherry is removed.
PM Galaxian.png|The galaxian flagship represents level 9, removing the strawberry. 2 are level 10
PacBell.jpg|The bell represents Level 11, and 2 represent level 12.
PM Key.png|The key is the final icon in the level counter.
It shows the current level by using fruits, as well as what fruit will appear in the current level.
Level 	Icon
1 	
2 	
3 & 4 	
5 & 6 	
7 & 8 	
9 & 10 	
11 & 12 	
13 and up	
Level 256	Glitched Tiles
The level counter is also responsible for the famous level 256 glitch, which makes the level impossible to beat.