# Arcade-Themed Throws Reminisce with this Pac-Man Blanket By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-10-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-blanket References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/e861/) Stay warm while playing video games all winter long as you cozy up with the Pac-Man blanket. Made out of fleece, this throw blanket would look great lying across your favorite gaming sofa or as a blanket in your bedroom. Adding a nostalgic old-school arcade game theme to any room, this blanket is a must-have for anyone who wants to incorporate fun and playful accessories to their home decor. The black blanket features a print of the classic Pac-Man scenario pretty much everyone in the English-speaking world is familiar with; Pac-Man is about to reach a pellet that will give him immunity, but he is cornered by two ghosts and, all of a sudden, it's game over. Relive one of your favorite childhood arcade games with this cozy Pac-Man blanket. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Home Decor:** Opportunity for businesses to create and market retro-themed accessories that evoke nostalgia and childhood memories. - **Video Game-inspired Merchandise:** Businesses can tap into the growing market of video game enthusiasts by developing and selling merchandise that features iconic gaming characters and themes. - **Gaming-influenced Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the popularity of gaming culture by designing clothing and accessories that incorporate gaming-inspired elements and graphics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create and sell unique, nostalgia-inducing home decor items that appeal to a wide audience. - **Merchandising:** Opportunity for businesses to expand their product offerings and revenue streams by designing and selling merchandise inspired by popular video games and franchises. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can tap into the growing gaming market by creating trendy clothing and accessories that fuse gaming aesthetics with everyday wear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Tech-Themed Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-macintosh.md) - [Arm-Freeing Blanket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-wata-tank-blanket.md) - [Video Game Crochet Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woobles-pacman-crochet-kit.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Cold Weather Anime Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-fluff-blanket.md) - [Tortilla Throw Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortilla-throw-blanket.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Winter-Ready Gaming Setups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kotatsu-futon-bhk2500kf.md) - [Chromatic Natural Landscape Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumpl-retro-elements-blankets.md)