Question of the Day #103 · July 4, 2026
In the original 1980 arcade game, what was Pac-Man's name intended to be before it was changed for the US market?
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Puck-Man
Puck-Man was the intended name of the arcade character before his American debut prompted a change. The renamed Pac-Man became one of gaming’s most recognizable figures, while the original title remained a distinctive part of his history.