# Retro Arcade Clocks The Pac Man Alarm Clock Wakes You Up in Old School Style By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-alarm-clock References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/10/04/pac-man-alarm-clock-wakeup-wakeup-wakeup-wakeup-wakeup-wakeup/) & [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/2758/Pac-Man-Alarm-Clock) The Pac Man Alarm Clock will set you apart from your family, friends and fellow gamers. Only the truly devoted would want to wake up and fall asleep to this wide-mouthed face. Although a fairly basic clock, the Pac Man Alarm Clock does play the [classic "wakka-wakka-wakka" sound effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection) made famous in the game. Sold for £14.99 (about $24), it also features cherry, bell and [ghost button decals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch) and is powered by a couple of AAA batteries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Gaming:** The opportunity to create more retro-inspired products for nostalgic gamers. - **Alarm Clock Technology:** The opportunity to innovate and introduce new features and functionalities in alarm clocks. - **Gamification of Everyday Objects:** The opportunity to incorporate elements of gaming into various everyday products. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to develop unique and nostalgic products. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to offer retro-inspired clocks and accessories. - **Gaming Accessories:** Opportunity for gaming accessory manufacturers to create innovative and fun products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman.md) - [Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Unsettling Series Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-light-green-light-doll-alarm-clock.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [Large Watch-Style Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-japan.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md)