10 Fun Facts About Pac-Man You Probably Didn’t Know

Norah Ward22 Sep, 2025Games

Pac-Man has been entertaining players since 1980, and his legacy only grows stronger with time. From the pizza-slice inspiration that shaped the character to the unique personalities of Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde, every detail of this game was designed with purpose. Even decades later, Pac-Man continues to make headlines — remember when Google PacMan took over the search engine’s homepage in 2010 and millions of people couldn’t stop playing? That moment reminded the world just how timeless this game is. In my podcast, I explore these fascinating stories and highlight 10 fun facts about the yellow hero you probably didn’t know. Tune in and listen now at