Namco partners with Midway to release Pac-Man in North America, rapidly gaining popularity.
Pac-Man becomes a cultural icon, inspiring merchandise, an animated TV series, and significant influence on video game culture.
Pac-Man is recognized as one of the most influential video games, setting grounds for game design and character branding.
Pac-Man is officially recognized as the most successful coin-operated arcade game ever, according to Guinness World Records.