Pac-Man first came out in Japanese arcades on May 22, 1980.

Original release

  • The original Pac-Man arcade game was developed by Namco and debuted in Japan on May 22, 1980.
  • It reached North American arcades later in 1980 through Midway, helping ignite the golden age of arcade games.

Quick context

  • Pac-Man was designed by Toru Iwatani and became one of the most iconic maze-chase games in history.
  • The character went on to star in a long-running franchise that has continued to receive new releases into the 2020s.

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