Wink ¹⁹⁸⁵

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The "Wink" arcade game was released in 1985 by the Italian company Midcoin. It is a classic "breakout-like" game where players shoot at bricks that form a picture, and for each brick destroyed, a note of a themed song is played. The game was successful and was exported to Japan and Lebanon.
Key Details:
Developer: Midcoin
Year: 1985
Country of Origin: Italy
Genre: Breakout-like video game
Gameplay: Players shoot at a wall of bricks. As bricks are shot down, they reveal parts of a larger picture. Each brick destroyed triggers a note from a themed song, creating a musical experience linked to the artwork.
History: "Wink" began as an intermission mini-game for gambling machines in Italy, intended to hide the real game from the police. Its success led to its export to other countries, including Japan and Lebanon.
Unauthorized Version: An unauthorized version of the game was developed in Spain by Fedesa, known as "Brick Blast Wink".