It's all part of Krispy Kreme's collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment America to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pac-Man. The celebration involves a new doughnut collection inspired by the classic game. Here's what you should know. The chain is giving away 45,000 free Original Glazed doughnuts to "chomp" between May 12 and May 18.

Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., for PAC-MAN’s 45th Anniversary. The doughnut brand is celebrating the classic video game with a lineup of new doughnuts. Now available for a limited time Krispy Kreme x PAC-MAN Collection features three new doughnuts in a nostalgic custom PAC-MAN game dozen box.

Krispy Kreme plans to give away 45,000 free doughnuts, one of many ways its celebrating the beloved Pac-Man video game. From May 12 to May 18, anyone can get a free Original glazed doughnut when they visit a Krispy Kreme shop or drive-thru during Hot Light hours, the Charlotte-based doughnut chain said in a news release.