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'''Pac-Man''', formerly known as '''Puckman''', is a classic maze [[video game]] first released in 1980 by [[Namco]].
'''Pac-Man''', formerly known as '''Puckman''', is a classic maze [[video game]] first released in 1979 in Japan, and in [[United States|America]] in 1980 by [[Namco]].
==Inspiration==
The game's creator, Toru Iwatani, says he came up with the idea for Pac-Man's design while eating [[pizza]]. When he saw a pizza with one missing slice, Pac-Man was born.
Also according to him, this game was originally designed to appeal to female gamers. One of those factors were the four ghosts that chased Pac-Man. However, the game was a hit with gamers of both sexes.
==Gameplay==
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 ghosts named Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde, who chase him with an intention of making the player lose a life. Pac-Man can eat the ghosts after eating one of four energizers (Power Pellets) which turn the ghosts blue for a short time.
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 ghosts named Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde, who chase him with an intention of making the player lose a life. Pac-Man can eat the ghosts after eating one of four energizers (Power Pellets) which turn the ghosts blue for a short time.
Pac-Dots are worth 10 points, Power Pellets are worth 50 points. When Pac-Man eats the ghosts, he first ghost is 200 points, the second ghost 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. They give bonus points.
Pac-Dots are worth 10 points, Power Pellets are worth 50 points. When Pac-Man eats the ghosts, he first ghost is 200 points, the second ghost 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. They give bonus points.
Since this game is non-violent, it is good, clean fun for people of all ages.
==Legacy==
Since this game was very successful, many sequels and spinoffs have followed. These include (but are not limited to) [[Ms. Pac-Man]], [[Pac-Man Plus]], [[Jr. Pac-Man]], and platformers like [[Pac-Man World]].
==Rating==
Since this game is non-violent, it is good, clean fun for people of all ages. Home console ports of this game usually carry an "E" rating, meaning suitable for all ages.
[[Category: Video games]]
[[Category: Video Games]]
[[Category: Japan]]