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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

  1. Download the .d64 disk image
  2. Load it in VICE or any Commodore 64 emulator
  3. 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!

StatusReleased
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(1 total ratings)
AuthorMassimo Bonucchi
GenreAction
Tags8-Bit, Arcade, Commodore 64, Family Friendly, Ghosts, Homebrew, maze, Singleplayer

Download

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Gino the muncher.d64 170 kB

Comments

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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! 🎮

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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. 🙂

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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! 😊