Funky is a green Common ghost from Pac-Mania. Like the rest of the ghosts, they are an enemy to Pac-Man. They are also partners with Spunky, who is stated to be their cousin.
In the Japanese versions of Pac-Mania, Funky is not named or referred to as a singular individual, simply being one of the numerous Common Ghosts encountered in the game.
History
Original Funky sprite.
Pac-Mania
Main article: Pac-Mania
At first, Funky appears as a standard ghost. They will do their best to try and catch Pac-Man, but tend to huddle around Sue most of the time. Funky never goes into a 'scatter' position, as they always use Pac-Man as their target. Starting in Sandbox Land however, Funky is given the ability to jump. Whenever Pac-Man jumps, Funky will jump with him; a well-timed jump will allow Pac-Man to jump over them.
Pac-Man 256
Main article: Pac-Man 256
Funky returns in Pac-Man 256, alongside Spunky. Funky appears in packs of four; the quartet moves back and forth, stopping upon bumping into the maze walls. They do not directly attack Pac-Man, but move very fast.
Possible other appearances
These games feature a green ghost similar to Funky, but are not 100% confirmed to be them, as they do not refer to the ghost by name. It is possible they are merely generic green ghosts with no relation to Funky.
Pac-Man World
Main article: Pac-Man World
A green ghost appears in the opening cutscene. Looking outside a window, they catch Pac-Man traveling towards Ghost Island via boat. They alert Toc-Man that Pac-Man is coming, before nervously stating "I mean...that pathetic fool, trying badly to impersonate you who is clearly the real Pac-Man..." It is then revealed that the ghosts, who intended to capture Pac-Man, accidentally kidnapped Ms. Pac-Man instead.
Pac-Man Vs.
Main article: Pac-Man Vs.
The fourth ghost member is green, and is controlled by Player 4. Mario simply refers to them as "Green" when commentating.
Pac-Man Tilt
Main article: Pac-Man Tilt
Alongside Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde, an unnamed green ghost appears, with slight resemblance to Funky.
Gallery
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| Pac-Man Characters | |
|---|---|
| Main Characters | Pac-Man • Ms. Pac-Man • Jr. Pac-Man • Baby Pac-Man • Professor Pac-Man • Chomp-Chomp |
| Other Characters | Miru • Sour Puss • Pac-Devil • Sir Pac-A-Lot • Pac-Master • Ms. Pac-Master • Krystal • Buttercup • Fairy |
| Pac-Ghosts | Blinky • Pinky • Inky • Clyde • Sue • Funky • Spunky • Kinky • Tim • Orson • Yum-Yum |
| Main Antagonists | Ghost Witch • Toc-Man • Mesmerelda • Mollusc • Spooky • Wandy • Erwin • Golvis • Ink Master • Mezmeron |
| Minor Antagonists | Gobblin • Jack • Wormwood • The Fiend |
| Pac-Man Party | Mr. Cookie • Patra • Roger • Woofa • Bearserk |
| Ghostly Adventures | Pacster • Cylindria • Spiral • Betrayus • Fuzbitz • Sir Cumference • Spheros • Dr. Buttocks • Butt-ler |
| Crossovers | Pooka • Fygar • Dig Dug • Mappy • Mr. Driller • The Prince • Mario |