“The ghosts are fast and they don’t turn blue.”

132 · Unsung · Aug. 19, 2026, 3:23 p.m.
Summary
The author reflects on an arcade convention experience with a modified Pac-Man game that begins at level 255, questioning traditional software onboarding methods. Instead of a gentle introduction, they suggest starting with advanced uses to enhance user excitement and engagement. The post highlights the challenge of overcoming difficult tasks upfront, drawing an analogy to how Olympic events should show the true difficulty of competitions.