Reading Pac-Man — Comprehension & Phonics Game

A fast, joyful browser game that turns reading practice into an arcade race. Learners answer bite-size questions and power up Pac-Man while avoiding ghosts.

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    Arcade-style Reading Practice for K–5

    Pick a reading skill, answer quick questions, and clear the maze before the ghosts catch you. Great for mini-lessons, centers, RTI/MTSS, tutoring, and home practice. Adjustable difficulty keeps play fair and fun.

    Keywords: reading game, comprehension questions, phonics skills, vocabulary, main idea, sequence, predictions, context clues, standards-aligned ELA practice, classroom center activity.

    Why it works

    • Short & snappy

      5 quick rounds with instant feedback keep attention high.

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      Target any skill

      Mix comprehension and word-study sets—expand your library anytime.

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      Solo or Compete

      Race the NPC or practice independently with built-in pacing.

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      Device-friendly

      Runs in modern browsers on iPad, Chromebook, Mac, and Windows.

    How to play

    1. 1 Choose Solo or Compete and pick a reading skill.
    2. 2 Read the prompt and select the best answer.
    3. 3 Clear pellets to score; avoid ghosts. Power-ups help under pressure.
    4. 4 Finish 5 rounds; switch skills or difficulty anytime.

    Who it’s for

    Grades K–5 and intervention groups. Perfect for warm-ups, stations, pull-outs, and independent practice.

    What you can target

    • Main Idea & Details
    • Sequence of Events
    • Predictions
    • Context Clues & Vocabulary
    • Phonics & Word Study (CVC, CVCE, blends, digraphs, vowel teams, r-controlled)
    • Fluency & Accuracy

    Standards alignment

    Aligned to Common Core ELA (K–5) for Reading Foundational Skills and Reading Literature/Informational.

    • RF.K–2 phonics & word analysis; RF.1.4 / RF.2.4 fluency
    • RL/RI.1–5 key ideas & details, craft & structure (skill-dependent)

    FAQ

    Is Reading Pac-Man free?

    Core sets are free to play. Sign in to save custom sets and track submissions.

    How does difficulty work?

    Easy/Medium/Hard tune ghost speed and power-up timing so games feel fair.

    Does it work on school devices?

    Yes—Chromebooks and iPads are fully supported in modern browsers.