The original Pac-Man arcade game was released by Namco in 1980 and quickly became one of the most iconic video games of all time. Players guide Pac-Man through a maze, eating pellets while avoiding four colorful ghosts—Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. Its simple yet addictive gameplay, bright graphics, and catchy sound effects made it a cultural phenomenon and helped push video games into mainstream entertainment.
