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Line 1: − '''''Pac-Man''''', formerly known as '''''Puckman''''' in Japan, is a classic maze [[video game]] series ([[ESRB]] ratings: E). It was first released in 1979 in [[Japan]] and later released in [[United States|America]] in 1980 by [[Namco]]. The game is completely non-violent so it is considered clean and [[family friendly]] fun for all ages.+ Line 9:
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'''Pac-Man''', formerly known as '''''Puckman''''' in Japan, is a classic maze [[video game]] series ([[ESRB]] ratings: E). It was first released in 1979 in [[Japan]] and later released in [[United States|America]] in 1980 by [[Namco]]. The game is completely non-violent so it is considered clean and [[family friendly]] fun for all ages.
The game has been ported to virtually every video game console ranging from the classic [[NES]] to the modern [[X-Box 360]], and to devices such as cell phones. It has spawned a litany of sequels, such as ''Ms. Pac-Man'' and platform spin-offs such as ''Pac-Man World'' and ''Pac-Man Party''.
The game has been ported to virtually every video game console ranging from the classic [[NES]] to the modern [[X-Box 360]], and to devices such as cell phones. It has spawned a litany of sequels, such as ''Ms. Pac-Man'' and platform spin-offs such as ''Pac-Man World'' and ''Pac-Man Party''.
Players play as the title character, a yellow, pie-shaped character whose objective to eat all the dots in the maze. Pac-Man is chased by four ghost-shaped monsters. Although orignally named Shadow, Speedy, Bashful, and Pokey in the US version of the game, they are now better known by their nick-names Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. They chase Pac-Man with an intention of making the player lose a life. Pac-Man can eat the monsters after eating one of four energizers (Power Pellets), located near the corners surrounding the maze, which turn the monsters blue for a short time. Pac-Dots are worth 10 points, Power Pellets are worth 50 points. When Pac-Man eats the monsters, the first monster he eats is 200 points, the second one is 400 points, the third 800 points, and the fourth 1600 points. Also, after Pac-Man eats a specific number of dots, a bonus fruit appears in the center of the maze for a limited period of time. They give bonus points. If not eaten quickly enough, the fruit will vanish.
Players play as the title character, a yellow, pie-shaped character whose objective to eat all the dots in the maze. Pac-Man is chased by four ghost-shaped monsters. Although orignally named Shadow, Speedy, Bashful, and Pokey in the US version of the game, they are now better known by their nick-names Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. They chase Pac-Man with an intention of making the player lose a life. Pac-Man can eat the monsters after eating one of four energizers (Power Pellets), located near the corners surrounding the maze, which turn the monsters blue for a short time. Pac-Dots are worth 10 points, Power Pellets are worth 50 points. When Pac-Man eats the monsters, the first monster he eats is 200 points, the second one is 400 points, the third 800 points, and the fourth 1600 points. Also, after Pac-Man eats a specific number of dots, a bonus fruit appears in the center of the maze for a limited period of time. They give bonus points. If not eaten quickly enough, the fruit will vanish.
==Kill Screen==
===Characters===
There are five characters in Pac-Man.
''Pac-Man''- The title character of the game. Pac-Man is a yellow pizza shaped character. To play the game, you must control him through the maze, eating all the dots and avoiding the monsters.
''Blinky''- real name ''Shadow'', is the red monster. He starts the game outside of the maze. He follows behind Pac-Man. He boosts up near the end of a round.
''Pinky'' - real name ''Speedy'', is the pink monster. She is the first to exit the "ghost-house". She attacks Pac-Man by running in front of him.
''Inky'' - real name ''Bashful'', is the cyan monster. He exits after Pinky. He is unpredictable.
''Clyde'' - real name ''Pokey'', is the orange monster. He is the last to exit the ghost house. He acts stupid.<ref>http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/3938/the_pacman_dossier.php?print=1</ref>
===Kill Screen===
At the 256th level, a bug causes the game board to glitch, turning the right side into a mass of symbols.<ref>http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/132330/the_pacman_dossier.php?page=8</ref>
At the 256th level, a bug causes the game board to glitch, turning the right side into a mass of symbols.<ref>http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/132330/the_pacman_dossier.php?page=8</ref>
==Legacy==
==Legacy==