The basic controls for playing Pac-Man involve navigating the maze to eat all the dots while avoiding ghosts. Players use the arrow keys on a keyboard or a joystick to move Pac-Man up, down, left, or right. Eating large flashing dots, known as Power Pellets, temporarily turns the ghosts blue, allowing Pac-Man to eat them for extra points. The pacman 30th anniversary celebrated this iconic game, highlighting its lasting impact and nostalgia. Google even created a playable doodle for the occasion, bringing back memories and introducing the classic to a new generation of players.