What are the names and colors of the Pac-Man ghosts?

The four classic ghosts are Blinky (red), Pinky (pink), Inky (cyan/blue), and Clyde (orange).

How do you make a DIY Pac-Man ghost costume?

Fold a large piece of colorful felt in half, cut a neck hole on the fold, cut a zig-zag pattern along the bottom hem, and glue on large white and blue felt eyes.

What should I wear under the ghost tunic?

Solid black long-sleeve shirts and black pants or leggings work best to make the bright colors of the ghost stand out.

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Pac-Man Ghost Costume

Bring retro arcade gaming to life as Blinky, Pinky, Inky, or Clyde.

The Pac-Man Ghosts (Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde) are the colorful, mischievous antagonists of the classic 1980 arcade game. They are a massive hit for group costumes because they are instantly recognizable, highly customizable, and incredibly easy to make or wear. The look consists of a colorful, scalloped-edge tunic or poncho featuring giant, pixelated blue-and-white eyes.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~30 min
Budget: $15–50

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Colorful ghost tunic or poncho
A sleeveless, oversized tunic in red (Blinky), pink (Pinky), cyan/light blue (Inky), or orange (Clyde) with a jagged, scalloped bottom edge.
DIY: Cut a neck hole in a large piece of colorful felt or fleece fabric, drape it over your shoulders, and cut a zig-zag pattern along the bottom hem.
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Giant ghost eyes
Large, pixelated white oval eyes with blue pupils pointing in one direction (up, down, left, or right).
DIY: Cut large ovals out of white felt and smaller circles out of blue felt, then fabric-glue or sew them onto the chest of your tunic.
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Matching base layers
A long-sleeve shirt and leggings or pants in black to make the colorful ghost tunic pop, or matching the color of your ghost.
DIY: Use any solid black long-sleeve shirt and black pants from your closet.
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White gloves
Oversized white cartoon-style gloves to mimic the classic merchandise look.
DIY: Use plain white winter gloves or white gardening gloves.
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How to put it together

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Put on your black long-sleeve shirt and black pants or leggings to create a neutral background.
2
If DIYing, cut a wide oval neck hole in the center of your folded colorful fabric and cut a zig-zag pattern along the bottom edge.
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Attach the large white and blue felt eyes to the upper chest area of the tunic using fabric glue or safety pins.
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Slip the colorful ghost tunic or poncho over your head.
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Adjust the shoulders so the tunic hangs evenly on both sides.
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Put on the oversized white cartoon gloves to complete the retro arcade look.

Makeup & hair

Keep your hair simple or tucked away. For a fun twist, apply face paint matching your ghost's color (red, pink, blue, or orange) with pixelated white and blue eye makeup around your eyes.

Pac-Man Ghost for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One person goes as Pac-Man (yellow) and the other goes as one of the ghosts (like Blinky or Pinky).
group: Gather four friends to dress as Blinky (red), Pinky (pink), Inky (blue), and Clyde (orange), plus one person as Pac-Man.
kids: A simple felt poncho with felt eyes glued on is lightweight, safe, and easy for toddlers and kids to wear over warm clothes.
Plus size: The loose, boxy, poncho-style cut of the ghost tunic is naturally oversized and highly accommodating for all body types.
pet: A simple colorful dog coat or bandana with felt ghost eyes attached to the back.

Tips

If you are trick-or-treating in cold weather, this tunic easily fits over heavy winter coats and jackets.
For group photos, have the ghosts line up and look in the same direction to mimic the classic arcade movement.
Use stiff felt or foam backing inside the tunic if you want the ghost shape to stay flat and structured instead of draping softly.

Pac-Man Ghost costume FAQ

What are the names and colors of the Pac-Man ghosts?: The four classic ghosts are Blinky (red), Pinky (pink), Inky (cyan/blue), and Clyde (orange).
How do you make a DIY Pac-Man ghost costume?: Fold a large piece of colorful felt in half, cut a neck hole on the fold, cut a zig-zag pattern along the bottom hem, and glue on large white and blue felt eyes.
What should I wear under the ghost tunic?: Solid black long-sleeve shirts and black pants or leggings work best to make the bright colors of the ghost stand out.

Did you know? In the original Japanese arcade version, the ghosts' names translated to Urpin, Romp, Stylist, and Crybaby, reflecting their unique tracking personalities in the game's code.