Pac-Man Ghosts Costume
Bring the classic 80s arcade game to life with friends.
The Pac-Man Ghosts (Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde) are some of the most recognizable villains in video game history. They make for an incredibly popular and easy-to-recognize costume, especially for groups of friends. The classic look consists of a colorful, scalloped-hem poncho or bodysuit featuring giant, side-glancing pixel eyes.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–50
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What you need for a Pac-Man Ghosts costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Pac-Man Ghosts costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Ghost poncho or tunic
A bright red (Blinky), pink (Pinky), cyan (Inky), or orange (Clyde) felt or foam tunic with a jagged, scalloped bottom hem.
DIY: Cut a scalloped zig-zag pattern along the bottom hem of a large, oversized t-shirt or felt fabric sheet.
Large ghost eyes
Large white oval patches with blue pupils looking to the left or right, attached to the chest or face area of the tunic.
DIY: Cut large ovals out of white felt and smaller circles out of blue felt, then glue them onto the front of your shirt.
Matching solid leggings or pants
Black or color-matched leggings or pants to keep the focus on the ghost body.
DIY: Use any plain black pants or sweatpants you already own.
White gloves
Oversized white cartoon gloves to mimic the classic arcade character style.
DIY: Use plain white winter gloves or skip them for better dexterity.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Pac-Man Ghosts costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Choose your ghost character color: Red for Blinky, Pink for Pinky, Cyan for Inky, or Orange for Clyde.
- 2
Prepare your tunic or oversized shirt by cutting a zig-zag, pixelated pattern along the bottom hem.
- 3
Cut out two large white felt ovals and two smaller blue felt circles for the eyes, then glue them to the chest area of the tunic facing sideways.
- 4
Put on black leggings, tights, or pants to create a neutral base.
- 5
Slip the colorful ghost tunic over your head.
- 6
Put on the oversized white cartoon gloves to complete the retro arcade look.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple or tucked under a matching colored beanie. If your face is exposed, you can paint your face to match your ghost's color or wear simple neutral makeup.
Pac-Man Ghosts for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Pac-Man (yellow) and the other dresses as a Ghost (like Blinky or Pinky).
- group
- Get four friends to dress as Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde, and a fifth friend to dress as Pac-Man.
- kids
- Use a smaller colored t-shirt with felt eyes glued on for a comfortable, school-friendly outfit.
- Plus size
- An oversized, boxy felt poncho provides a comfortable, loose, and highly accurate pixelated shape.
- pet
- A simple red, pink, blue, or orange pet cape with felt eyes glued to the back.
Tips
- If you are going as a group, coordinate which direction your ghost eyes are looking so you look dynamic in photos.
- Use stiff felt or lightweight foam to help the tunic keep its boxy, retro shape instead of sagging.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as this is an excellent costume for mingling and moving around.
Pac-Man Ghosts 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?
- Get an oversized t-shirt in red, pink, blue, or orange. Cut the bottom hem into a zig-zag pattern, and fabric-glue large white and blue felt circles to the chest to make the eyes.
- What should I wear under a ghost tunic?
- Wear a simple black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings or pants to make the colorful ghost shape stand out.
Did you know? In the original Japanese arcade version of Pac-Man, the ghosts had different personality-based names: Urashin (Chaser), Machibuse (Ambusher), Kimagure (Fickle), and Otoboke (Feigned Ignorance).