PAC-MAN was officially released as an arcade video game in July 1980. The principle is simple; players can move to the next level as PAC-MAN eats all the PAC-DOTS and POWER PELLETS within the stage while avoiding the annoying ghosts. The cute actions of eating the dots and pellets combined with electronic sound effects were unique at the time. Yet, the unusual turn of events once PAC-MAN reached the POWER PELLETS, gaining the ability to catch the ghosts, made it an instant success. PAC-MAN™ officially licensed product. PAC-MAN™ & ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.