Pac-Man is a classic arcade game released in 1980 by Namco. It is one of the most successful and recognizable video games of all time. The player controls Pac-Man, a yellow circle with a mouth, as he navigates a maze while eating dots and avoiding four ghosts. The goal is to eat all the dots in the maze and advance to the next level. Pac-Man has spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs, and remains a popular game today.