Pac-Man

Pac-Man is a classic arcade game developed and released by Namco in Japan in 1980. The game was later licensed for distribution in the United States by Midway Games. It was designed by Toru Iwatani, who intended to create a game that could appeal to both males and females.

Gameplay

In Pac-Man, the player navigates Pac-Man through a maze containing various dots, known as Pac-Dots. The aim is to eat all the Pac-Dots in the maze while avoiding the four colored ghosts that roam the maze. If Pac-Man eats a larger, flashing dot, known as a Power Pellet, the ghosts turn blue and can be eaten by Pac-Man.

Legacy

Pac-Man is considered a landmark in video game history, and is among the most famous arcade games of all time. It led to numerous sequels and spin-offs, and has been referenced in popular culture in various ways.

See also

• List of Pac-Man video games
• Ms. Pac-Man
• Pac-Man Championship Edition