Gino the muncher (Commodore 64)
A downloadable game
Gino the Muncher is a simple maze arcade game for the Commodore 64, loosely inspired by early '80s classics. It's written in 6502 assembly, with a BASIC loader handling the title screen.
Guide Gino through a winding maze, eat every last dot, and keep an eye on the ghosts hunting you down. When Gino munches enough dots in a row, he becomes temporarily invincible — ghosts beware!
Well… not really. Gino doesn't hurt anyone. He just runs past them with a smug look on his face.
One moment of distraction and it's game over. Simple rules, pure arcade tension — nothing revolutionary, but hopefully fun.
The game runs on real C64 hardware, relying on the trusty VIC-II for sprite animation and that unmistakable retro look.
No grand ambitions — just 6502 assembly, a lot of patience, and probably too much coffee.
No ghosts were harmed in the making of this game. 👻
Controls
- Joystick (Port 2): Move Gino
- Fire: Start game
How to Play
- Download the .d64 disk image
- Load it in VICE or any Commodore 64 emulator
- Or run it on real hardware for the full experience
Technical Details
- Platform: Commodore 64
- Language: 6502 Assembly
- Assembler: DASM
- Graphics: Custom sprites + PETSCII characters
- Audio: SID chip sound effects
- Rating: Suitable for all ages — 100% ghost-friendly
Load it, run it, munch it.
🕹️ Download
Gino the Muncher is now available! Grab the .d64 disk image below and start munching.
⏳ The game may take a moment to load — just like the good old days. Sit back, be patient, and let the C64 do its thing!
| Status | Released |
| Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 total ratings) |
| Author | Massimo Bonucchi |
| Genre | Action |
| Tags | 8-Bit, Arcade, Commodore 64, Family Friendly, Ghosts, Homebrew, maze, Singleplayer |
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Nice variarion of Pac-Man, very good. I added it to my video along with other games released in April.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it and included it in your video — your channel is great, keep it up! 🎮
Nice Pac-Man clone with slightly different rules. Our German-language review can be found at 01:00:32. English subtitles are also available. Subscription to our YouTube and Twitch channel is welcome. 🙂
Hi! I just saw your video of Gino the Muncher — thank you so much for playing it and sharing it with your audience, it really means a lot to me! Great channel, keep it up! 😊
Fun Public Domain Pacman clone. Well done. A shame I didn't get round to participate in the Retro Maze game jam, it looked fun. I just been too busy with other C64 stuff.
Thank you, really appreciated! Good work with your C64 projects! 👍
Nice game!
Thank you! Great work keeping the retro gaming scene alive — really appreciated the video feature! 🎮
Really fun and easy to pick up! The gameplay is simple but engaging, and it’s perfect for a quick break or a relaxing session. Great job!
Thanks so much, really happy you’re enjoying it! 😊