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Pac-man is an arcade game created by Namco and released in 1980. It is one of the most iconic and popular video games of all time.

The player controls Pac-man, a character that must navigate mazes while avoiding ghosts. The objective is to eat all the pellets in the maze and reach a high score.

Power pellets are special items that temporarily allow Pac-man to turn the tables on the ghosts. When he eats a power pellet, the ghosts turn blue and can be eaten by Pac-man.

The original Pac-man game has 256 levels, although most players never reach the later levels due to their increasing difficulty.

The four ghosts in Pac-man are Blinky (red), Pinky (pink), Inky (cyan), and Clyde (orange). Each ghost has its own behavior and movement pattern, adding complexity to the game.

The maze layouts in Pac-man were designed by Toru Iwatani, the creator of the game. He wanted to create mazes that offered strategic choices for players.

Yes, Pac-man can die if it collides with a ghost. However, he has multiple lives, and the player can earn extra lives by reaching certain point thresholds.

Yes, Pac-man has had numerous sequels and spin-offs over the years. Some notable ones include Ms. Pac-man, Pac-Man Championship Edition, and Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures.

Absolutely, Pac-man has become a cultural phenomenon and has had a significant impact on popular culture. It has inspired music, merchandise, cartoons, and even a short-lived TV series.

Yes, Pac-man is still widely available on modern gaming platforms. It can be found as part of various retro game collections, as well as digitally on consoles, smartphones, and computers.