Pacman strain guide
Pacman is a hybrid of Biscotti and Jealousy, released by Cookies in 2022 with former NFL cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones. People know it for a sweet, candy-like smell with berry and lime, and a calm feel that still leaves room to think. It's a different strain from the older Pac-Man OG.
Where does Pacman come from?
Pacman was bred by Seed Junky Genetics and launched by Cookies in California in late 2022, as the brand's first collaboration with Adam Jones. The cross is Biscotti and Jealousy, two strains from the Cookies and Seed Junky family tree. Most listings say the Jealousy side was an F2, one generation further on from the original.
The name causes some mix-ups. An older strain called Pac-Man OG, which one database lists as Girl Scout Cookies crossed with Alien OG, has been around much longer and is a separate strain. If a label says Pac-Man OG, it's likely that older plant.
What does Pacman smell and taste like?
Pacman smells sweet and fruity first. Descriptions mention cotton candy, ripe or fermented berries and fresh lime, with a dank, spicy edge underneath. One reviewer picked up melon and floral notes instead, so batches seem to vary.
The taste is usually sweet, with berry and a little diesel, and some describe a lemon pound cake finish. No source we found publishes a terpene breakdown for Pacman, so check the label if the producer lists one.
Pacman effects: what people report
People most often call Pacman relaxed, focused and lightly energetic. The common description is a calm, quiet headspace that doesn't get foggy, followed by an easy, euphoric body feel that stops short of heavy. Some reviewers find it fine for the daytime.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and a few people mention feeling dizzy.
How strong is Pacman?
Published lab results for Pacman sit in the low 20s. One tested batch came in at about 22% total THC, and another product listing showed about 20%. Like most strains in this family, it has very little CBD.
If you're new to it, start small and give it time. Some labels show THCa rather than THC, and our guide to THCa vs THC explains the difference.
Buying Pacman in Canada
Read the label carefully, since Pacman and Pac-Man OG are easy to confuse and are not the same strain. If the lineage is printed, look for Biscotti and Jealousy.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that sweet, fruity smell.
Pacman vs Jealousy
Jealousy is one of Pacman's parents, a Seed Junky cross of Sherbert and Gelato 41. Both carry that sweet, dessert-like Cookies family smell, but Pacman leans more toward berries, candy and lime, while Jealousy is creamier with a peppery edge. Jealousy's listed THC reaches higher at the top end, and it has a much longer track record. If you want the well-known original, start with Jealousy. If a fruitier, lighter take sounds better, try Pacman.
Strains like Pacman
If you like Pacman, these are the closest matches:
- Jealousy: one of its parents, sweet and creamy with a peppery edge.
- Biscotti: the other parent, with a sweet, cookie-like smell and a bit of fuel.
- Gelato 41: a parent of Jealousy, with the same sweet, dessert-like profile.
- Gary Payton: another Cookies strain named for an athlete, with a gassy, savoury edge.
