Pac-Man is the iconic yellow, pellet-eating protagonist of the Pac-Man franchise. He is a cheerful, energetic character who navigates mazes, avoids ghosts, and uses power pellets to turn the tables on his enemies. As the central figure of the series, Pac-Man serves as both the player avatar and the symbol of the franchise itself. He represents the core gameplay loop of collecting items, surviving hazards, and clearing stages, making him one of the most recognizable video game characters ever created.