{"id":17594,"date":"2025-05-12T16:19:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T20:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/?p=17594"},"modified":"2025-05-12T16:19:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T20:19:24","slug":"krispy-kreme-celebrates-pac-mans-birthday-with-themed-doughnuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/2025\/05\/12\/krispy-kreme-celebrates-pac-mans-birthday-with-themed-doughnuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Krispy Kreme Celebrates Pac-Man&#8217;s Birthday with Themed Doughnuts"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to Pac-Man&#8217;s 45th Anniversary Celebration<\/h2>\n<p>Krispy Kreme is celebrating Pac-Man\u2019s 45th anniversary with a limited-edition doughnut collection and a series of giveaways that fans of the arcade classic won\u2019t want to miss. The doughnut maker announced a new collaboration with the Japanese media company Bandai Namco to mark the milestone, unveiling themed treats now available at participating U.S. locations. Pac-Man&#8217;s birthday is Thursday, May 22.<\/p>\n<h2>Limited-Edition Doughnut Collection<\/h2>\n<p>The collaboration has three different doughnuts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pac-Man Party Doughnut \u2014 an original Krispy Kreme glazed doughnut with sprinkles, yellow buttercream icing and a tiny Pac-Man on top.<\/li>\n<li>Team Ghost Doughnut \u2014 a doughnut without glaze but filled with chocolate flavored cream, layered with black icing and decorated with the iconic Pac-Man maze featuring tiny ghosts from the game.<\/li>\n<li>Strawberry Power Berry Doughnut \u2014 similar to the Team Ghost doughnut but filled with strawberry cream, topped with red icing with white sprinkles and a green leaf piece.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Promotion and Giveaways<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThese all-new PAC-MAN doughnuts are sweetest in multi-player mode. So, press start on a dozen and chomp on a maze of flavors with family, friends and coworkers,\u201d said Dave Skena, Krispy Kreme\u2019s chief growth officer. The celebration is about more than just stylized doughnuts. Krispy Kreme said it will give away 45,000 free original glazed doughnuts from Monday until Sunday during \u201cHot Light\u201d hours, which are from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a daily limit of one per person.<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Promotions<\/h3>\n<p>If fans eat all 45,000 free doughnuts to hit the &quot;high score,&quot; Krispy Kreme said the reward for fans will be the limited-time return of the fan-favorite strawberry glazed doughnut, which was last available in August 2023. From Monday through Wednesday, customers can also get a free 10-count of Pac-Dots, which are the company&#8217;s Doughnut Dots renamed for the event, with the purchase of any dozen doughnuts. Then, on Pac-Man Day, May 22, Krispy Kreme will sell a dozen original glazed for just 25 cents with the purchase of any regularly priced dozen.<\/p>\n<h2>Statement from Bandai Namco<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThis year marks an incredible milestone as we celebrate PAC-MAN\u2019s legacy and his 45 years of impact,\u201d said Karim Farghaly, senior vice president of business innovation and licensing at Bandai Namco. \u201cWe are thrilled to partner with Krispy Kreme, another beloved iconic brand, to deliver a sweet experience for fans to enjoy just in time for PAC-MAN Day.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Krispy Kreme&#8217;s collaboration with Bandai Namco is a unique way to celebrate Pac-Man&#8217;s 45th anniversary. With limited-edition doughnuts and various giveaways, fans of the arcade classic are in for a treat. Whether you&#8217;re a fan of Pac-Man or just love doughnuts, this promotion is sure to bring a smile to your face.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>Q: What is Krispy Kreme&#8217;s promotion for Pac-Man&#8217;s 45th anniversary?<\/h3>\n<p>A: Krispy Kreme is offering a limited-edition doughnut collection and a series of giveaways, including 45,000 free original glazed doughnuts.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: How can I get a free dozen original glazed doughnuts for 25 cents?<\/h3>\n<p>A: On Pac-Man Day, May 22, customers can purchase a dozen original glazed for just 25 cents with the purchase of any regularly priced dozen.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: What is the reward if fans eat all 45,000 free doughnuts?<\/h3>\n<p>A: The reward for fans will be the limited-time return of the fan-favorite strawberry glazed doughnut.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: How can I get a free 10-count of Pac-Dots?<\/h3>\n<p>A: From Monday through Wednesday, customers can get a free 10-count of Pac-Dots with the purchase of any dozen doughnuts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to Pac-Man&#8217;s 45th Anniversary Celebration Krispy Kreme is celebrating Pac-Man\u2019s 45th anniversary with a limited-edition doughnut collection and a series of giveaways that fans of the arcade classic won\u2019t want to miss. 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