Pango — Pengo Puzzle Arcade with Emojis

Your First Game of Pango

Pango is a puzzle arcade game based on the classic Pengo, originally released by Sega in 1982. You control a penguin emoji navigating a maze of ice blocks, with the goal of defeating all enemy bees on each level.

The core mechanic is pushing ice blocks. When you push an ice block, it slides in that direction until it hits a wall or another block. If an enemy bee is in the path, the sliding block crushes it. Clear all enemies to advance to the next level, where the difficulty increases with faster and smarter opponents.

Staying Alive

• Think ahead: Ice blocks slide until they hit something. Plan your pushes so blocks land where enemies will walk, not where they already are.
• Use walls as backstops: Pushing blocks toward walls is safer because you know exactly where they will stop. Blocks in open space are harder to predict.
• Avoid corners: Getting trapped in a corner with an approaching enemy means game over. Always keep at least two escape routes open.
• Lure enemies into lines: If you can get multiple bees lined up, a single well-placed block push can eliminate them all in one move.
• Speed bonus: Clearing levels quickly gives bonus points. Once you have a strategy for a level, execute it fast.
• Diamond blocks: Some special blocks cannot be pushed but can be used as shields. Position yourself near them when enemies are closing in.

About Pango

The original Pengo was one of the most creative arcade games of the early 1980s. It combined maze navigation with physics-based puzzle solving — a formula that was ahead of its time. Our emoji version, Pango, brings this timeless gameplay to modern browsers with charming emoji graphics.

The game is completely free to play, requires no downloads, and works on both desktop and mobile devices. Each level introduces new challenges with more enemies and trickier block arrangements, keeping the gameplay fresh as you progress.

Did You Know?

• The original Pengo featured a bonus round where lining up three diamond blocks in a row awarded massive points — a mechanic way ahead of its time for 1982.
• Pengo had one of the catchiest soundtracks in arcade history, a cover of the J-pop song "Popcorn" by Gershon Kingsley.
• The game's ice-block-sliding mechanic influenced later puzzle games including Adventures of Lolo and the Sokoban genre.

Common Questions

What is Pango based on? Pengo, a puzzle arcade game released by Sega in 1982. You push ice blocks to crush enemy bees while navigating a maze.

Is it free? Yes, completely free with no sign-up, ads, or downloads. It runs directly in your browser.

How do I push ice blocks? Walk into an ice block and it slides until it hits a wall or another block. If an enemy is in the path, it gets crushed.

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