# Gaming Icon Illumination Pac-Man Streetlights Bring Gaming Fun to Gloomy Lanes By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-06 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-streetlights References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Pacman_on_the_street--Pic--Gear.html) Despite the fact that few people actually play the computer game anymore, artifacts like these Pac-Man streetlights have been incorporated into the urban playground as nostalgic reminders of [pixelated pastimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-world-2-repac) from the past. Found in Geneva, Switzerland, this string of Pac-Man streetlights provides playful illumination that incorporates a line of [small bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb) soon to be devoured by the yellow pie-slice character. And you thought you'd seen the upper limit of [Pac-Man paraphernalia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman)? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgia-inspired Lighting:** Opportunity for companies to create nostalgic-themed lighting fixtures for urban areas. - **Playable Urban Decor:** Opportunity for urban development companies to incorporate playful elements into city design. - **Pixel Art Revival:** Opportunity for artists to bring back pixel art into modern designs and products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting:** Opportunity for lighting companies to explore new designs and playful themes for urban lighting fixtures. - **Urban Development:** Opportunity for urban development companies to incorporate playful elements into their designs to create a more interactive city environment. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to incorporate nostalgic themes and pixel art into modern designs and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Nostalgic Gamer Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-bandai.md) - [Digital Halloween Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacmans-45th.md) - [Arcade Game Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-arcade.md) - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md) - [Gamified Cookie Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-pacman.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [Retro Plug-and-Play Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems.md)