The game's story revolves around two teams: one person plays as Pac-Man , while the other players take on the roles of ghosts trying to stop him from reaching a predetermined score. The twist lies in the different viewpoints of each player - Pac-Man sees the game through the classic Pac-Man view on the Gamecube, whereas the ghosts have limited 3D views of the area on the television screen.
The gameplay focuses on teamwork and strategy as the players work together to hunt down Pac-Man . When a ghost catches Pac-Man , they earn the right to use the Gamecube, trying their luck as the hunted. With four players available, the game features a cooperative element; however, if fewer than four players are present, computers will act as any ghost not directly controlled by a player.