Thanks to Mufsin Mahbub for covering the event for us.
This exhibit, 45 Years of PAC-MAN, drops you straight into the Maze that changed gaming forever. Since 1980, PAC-MAN has captured hearts with simple design, bold personality, and irresistible play. Created in partnership with Bandai Namco, this exhibit is packed with playful installations, nostalgic moments, and fascinating fun facts that trace PAC-MAN’s journey from arcade sensation to global icon.
Play classic arcade cabinets, dive into gameplay, explore a colorful timeline filled with key milestones, and go behind-the-scenes—including pages of original PAC-MAN game design.
Discover iconic artifacts like the PAC-MAN Atari 2600 box and game cartridge, the first PAC-MAN metal lunchbox (1981), “PAC-MAN FEVER” vinyl, and more—plus artwork from Bandai Namco Entertainment and many contemporary artists worldwide.
Along the way, catch gameplay footage spanning decades of PAC-MAN history as well as a compilation of materials created and used previously in The City of Irvine’s exhibition, Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN.
Celebrating 45 years of chasing Ghosts, chomping Pac-Dots, and making an impact on gaming and pop culture, this exhibit honors PAC-MAN’s lasting legacy and proves that when it comes to fun, PAC-MAN never goes out of style.
Here is a look at the 45 Years of Pac-Man exhibit at the Paley Museum.
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