Coleco Pac-Man (1982) Models on Display:Coleco Pac-Man While dial-up modems meant users

While dial-up modems meant users frequently had to endure loud

a B-Mack Tanker that could be filled with water

While it lacked the directional pads or complex graphics of later systems

a built-in mechanical timer

when news of Atari's financial restructuring finally brought production to an end

Coleco Pac-Man (1982) Models on Display:Coleco Pac-Man While dial-up modems meant usersColeco Pac Man Released in 1982 during the absolute height of arcade fever, the Coleco Pac Man Tabletop was a remarkably faithful mini arcade cabinet that brought the glow of the local mall directly onto the kitchen table. Unlike most handheld games of the era that used dull digital calculator screens, the Coleco unit featured a vibrant, multicolored glowing glass display that beautifully mimicked the neon look of the full sized arcade original.