How to Make a Pac-Man Ghost in Blender (Beginner Tutorial)

In this post, I’ll show you how to create a classic Pac-Man ghost in Blender using a 2D reference image. This is a great simple project for beginners who want to practice basic modeling, extrusion, and shaping techniques.






What You’ll Need
  • Blender (any recent version)
  • A 2D reference image of a Pac-Man ghost (you can find free ones online or screenshot one)
Step-by-Step Process1. Set Up Your Reference Image
Open Blender and delete the default cube.
Go to the front orthographic view (press Numpad 1).
Add your reference image as a background:
  • Press Shift + A → Image → Reference
  • Select your Pac-Man ghost image
  • Scale and position it so it’s easy to model over.
2. Create the Basic Shape
  • Add a Circle (Shift + A → Mesh → Circle).
  • Set the number of vertices to 16 or 32 for a smoother look.
  • Scale it to match the main body of the ghost in your reference.
  • Tab into Edit Mode and extrude the circle downward (E then Z) to give it some height.
  • Shape the bottom into the classic wavy “ghost skirt” by selecting the bottom vertices and moving them up and down in a wave pattern.
3. Add the Eyes
  • Add two UV Spheres for the eyes.
  • Scale them down and position them on the front of the ghost.
  • You can also add smaller black spheres inside for the pupils.
  • Parent the eyes to the main body so they move together.
4. Smooth and Finalize
  • Select the main body and apply a Subdivision Surface modifier for a smoother look.
  • Add a solid color material (classic colors are red, pink, cyan, or orange).
  • Optional: Add a slight emission or glow if you want a more stylized look.
5. Final Touches
  • Check the topology and make sure there are no unnecessary vertices.
  • You can add a simple armature later if you want to animate the ghost floating or waving.
Creating a Pac-Man ghost in Blender is a fun and quick project that helps you practice fundamental modeling skills. It’s also useful if you’re working on a retro-style game or animation.
This detailed tutorial video will also be helpful for you

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