"Fire spreads in all directions" - Game Description
Pyro is a Power-Up found in Pac-Man 256, and can be seen as an upgrade to Fire. When consumed, the tile that Pac-Man is on will be set ablaze, destroying any ghost that runs across it. In addition to this, the fire will start spreading to adjacent tiles. The Pyro Power-Up requires _ Pac-Dots to be eaten before unlocked.
| Level | Cost | Upgrade Benefit | Total Duration (Seconds) | Total Points Per Ghost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | N/A | N/A | 6 | 10 |
| 1 | 16 | +1 Second | 7 | 10 |
| 2 | 32 | +5 Points Per Ghost | 7 | 15 |
| 3 | 64 | +1 Second | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | 128 | +5 Points Per Ghost | 8 | 20 |
| 5 | 256 | +1 Second | 9 | 20 |
| 6 | 512 | +5 Points Per Ghost | 9 | 25 |
| 7 | 1024 | +1 Second | 10 | 25 |
| 8 | 2048 | +5 Points Per Ghost | 10 | } |