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Pac-Man is one of the most iconic and beloved video games in history. While the game itself is well-known, here are some interesting facts related to Pac-Man and its cultural impact:
Pac-Man's Creator: Toru Iwatani, a Japanese video game designer, created Pac-Man. He developed the game in 1980 while working for Namco, a Japanese video game company. The inspiration for the character came from a pizza with a slice missing.
Gender Reversal: Originally, Pac-Man was known as "Puck-Man" in Japan. When the game was brought to North America, the name was changed to "Pac-Man" to prevent vandals from altering the arcade cabinet by changing the "P" to an "F."
Pac-Man Fever: The success of Pac-Man led to the release of a novelty song called "Pac-Man Fever" by Buckner & Garcia in 1982. The song was a top-ten hit and is considered one of the first video game-related pop songs.
First Gaming Merchandise: Pac-Man was one of the first video games to have a significant amount of merchandise associated with it. This includes clothing, toys, and even a Pac-Man animated television series.
Kill Screen: Pac-Man has a famous "kill screen" that appears on level 256. Due to a programming error, half of the screen becomes a jumble of symbols and numbers, making it impossible to complete that level.
High Score Wars: Competing for the highest score in Pac-Man became a cultural phenomenon. The documentary "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters" (2007) followed the intense rivalry between two players aiming for the high score.
Ms. Pac-Man: A sequel, "Ms. Pac-Man," was released in 1982. It featured new mazes and gameplay enhancements, becoming even more popular than the original Pac-Man.
World Record: In 1999, Billy Mitchell achieved a perfect score in Pac-Man by playing for 6 hours and 40 minutes, earning the maximum score of 3,333,360 points. This record was recognized by the Guinness World Records.
Pac-Man's Cameos: Pac-Man has appeared in various forms in numerous other video games and media. He's made cameos in games like "Super Smash Bros." and even had his own animated series.
Pac-Man Museum: In 2014, Bandai Namco released "Pac-Man Museum," a collection of Pac-Man games and history. It allowed players to experience various iterations of Pac-Man throughout the years.
Google's Pac-Man Doodle: In 2010, Google celebrated the 30th anniversary of Pac-Man with an interactive Google Doodle. It allowed users to play the game on the Google homepage, and it was estimated that it cost the global economy millions in lost productivity due to people playing the game during work hours.
Pac-Man's enduring popularity and influence on video game culture have made it an iconic figure in the world of gaming and a symbol of retro gaming nostalgia.