# Coin-Operated Costumes The Playable Pac-Man Costume is Sure to be a Hit This Halloween By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playable-pac-man-costume References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/09/03/playable-pac-man-costume/) & [makeprojects](http://makeprojects.com/Project/Playable-Pac-Man-Costume/244/1) Halloween is right around the corner, and Russell Luzinksi has already gotten a head start on things with his playable Pac-Man costume. This costume takes the [classic game of Pac-Man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman) and turns it into a fully functional and kickass [Halloween costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx). The best part about the playable Pac-Man costume is that it comes with instructions on how to make your own! This costume is sure to make you the life, or at the very least the entertainment, of the party. Click the links to learn more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Playable Costumes:** Costumes that incorporate interactive elements and games for an immersive and entertaining experience. - **DIY Halloween Costumes:** A trend of creating unique and personalized Halloween costumes using readily available materials and instructions. - **Retro Gaming Trend:** A resurgence in popularity for classic video games like Pac-Man, inspiring innovative costumes and accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Costume and Party Supplies:** Companies in the costume and party supplies industry can capitalize on the demand for interactive and unique costumes that offer a memorable experience. - **DIY Crafting and Hobby:** The DIY crafting and hobby industry can tap into the trend of creating personalized Halloween costumes by providing materials and instructions for consumers. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** The gaming and entertainment industry can take advantage of the retro gaming trend by partnering with costume designers to create licensed merchandise and cross-promotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Halloween Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacmans-45th.md) - [Toaster Pastry Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-mascot-costume.md) - [Life-Sized Clog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [Video Game Crochet Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woobles-pacman-crochet-kit.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md) - [Snack-Inspired Mascot Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackstume.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [Arcade Game Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-arcade.md)