Bandai Namco is opening its catalog IP like Pac-Man and Galaxian to Japanese creators via a newly announced “open project” starting in late April, the company announced.

Unlike normal copyright licenses, the approvals process and supervision placed upon game concepts will be streamlined and made simpler, but not entirely eliminated. The 17 catalog IP include:

Pac-Man

Galaxian

Xevious

Mappy

Galaga

DigDug

The Tower of Druaga

Battle City

Star Luster

Tower of Babel

Adventure of Valkyrie

Sky Kid

Dragon Buster

Shadow Land

Genpei Toma Den

Wonder Momo

Wagan Land

The project will allow Japanese creators to tap into a wide range of ideas for mobile, browser, and network devices. Any new games that come out of the initiative will only be made available for Japanese consumers Details on permissible platforms and business models, as well as how to submit proposals will be announced at a later date.

Update: The contents of the post have been updated following further clarification from Bandai Namco Games of America.