```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<game>
  <title>World's Interconnected Maze Game</title>
  <slug>worlds-interconnected-maze-game</slug>
  <short-desc>Navigate interconnected mazes, eat dots, and evade ghosts in this Pac-Man style arcade game with a world-spanning twist!</short-desc>
  <categories>
    <category>Arcade</category>
    <category>Maze</category>
    <category>Classic</category>
  </categories>
  <keywords>pacman, maze game, arcade game, html5 game, interconnected maze, ghost game, dot eating game, retro game, web game, free game</keywords>
  <content>
# About World's Interconnected Maze Game

World's Interconnected Maze Game takes the beloved classic arcade formula and expands it across multiple screens. You control a familiar yellow character navigating complex mazes filled with dots and power pellets. The objective is to clear each maze of all dots while avoiding the relentless pursuit of four colorful ghosts.

What sets this game apart is the interconnected nature of the world. Reaching specific points at the edge of one maze transports you seamlessly to an adjacent maze, creating a larger, more intricate world to explore and conquer. Each screen presents a unique layout and challenge, requiring adaptation and strategic planning. Beware, as the ghosts reset and adapt to each new screen you enter!

Prepare for a nostalgic yet fresh arcade experience. Master the controls, learn the maze layouts, utilize the power pellets wisely, and outsmart the ghosts to achieve a high score and clear the interconnected world of all dots.

## How to Play

Your goal is to eat all the small white dots and larger yellow power pellets scattered throughout the interconnected mazes.

Use the controls to guide the character through the maze corridors. Eating a power pellet temporarily turns the ghosts blue, making them vulnerable. During this time, you can eat the ghosts for bonus points. Eaten ghosts will retreat to their central base before rejoining the chase.

Avoid touching the ghosts when they are not blue, as this will cost you a life. You start with three lives. Lose all your lives, and the game is over. Reach the designated 'E' zones (Empty/Exit) at the edges of the screen to transition to the next connected maze screen. Clearing all dots from all screens is the ultimate objective.

## Features

- **Interconnected Mazes:** Travel between multiple unique maze screens for an expanded gameplay world.
- **Classic Arcade Action:** Experience the timeless fun of dot-eating and ghost-dodging reminiscent of Pac-Man.
- **Dynamic Ghost AI:** Face four ghosts (Blinky, Pinky, Inky, Clyde) with distinct Scatter and Chase behaviors.
- **Power Pellets:** Gain temporary power to turn the tables on your pursuers and rack up bonus points.
- **Multiple Maze Layouts:** Encounter different maze designs as you transition between screens.
- **Responsive Controls:** Play smoothly with keyboard arrow keys/WASD or touch swipe gestures.
- **Score Tracking & Lives System:** Compete for a high score while managing your limited lives.

## Controls

- **Keyboard:** Use the **Arrow Keys** (Up, Down, Left, Right) or **W, A, S, D** keys to move the character.
- **Touch Devices:** **Swipe** Up, Down, Left, or Right on the screen to control the character's direction.
- **Start/Restart:** Click the **START** or **RESTART** button.

## Tips & Strategies

- **Pellet Power:** Save Power Pellets for when ghosts trap you or to clear densely populated dot areas safely. Maximize points by eating multiple ghosts during one power-up.
- **Learn Ghost Patterns:** Observe how ghosts behave in Scatter (retreating to corners) versus Chase (pursuing you) modes to better predict their movements. Each ghost has a slightly different targeting logic.
- **Master Cornering:** You can input your next turn slightly before reaching an intersection. Master this "cornering" technique for faster, smoother navigation.
- **Use the Connections:** Understand where the screen transitions are. They can be used as escape routes or to strategically move between areas, but remember ghosts reset on the new screen.
  </content>
  <faq>
    <question>How do I save my progress in the game?</question>
    <answer>This game does not feature a save system. Your progress lasts only for the current session.</answer>
    
    <question>Can I play this game on mobile devices?</question>
    <answer>Yes, this game is designed with responsive controls (touch swipe) and viewport settings, making it fully compatible with mobile browsers.</answer>
    
    <question>Is this game free to play?</question>
    <answer>Yes, the game is completely free to play in your browser.</answer>
  </faq>
  <specifications>
    <multiplayer>false</multiplayer>
  </specifications>
</game>
```

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