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Let's Play

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Developed by Atelier Double
Published by Acclaim
Released September 1987

Description
It's all here - the strategy, the challenge, the competition and the pageantry of the Winter Games. Compete against a friend or take on the computer in four completely realistic and action-packed events. Choose the country you want to represent. Then practice, train and develop the winning strategy for each competition... Speed Skating in a grueling race on ice. Hot Dog Aerials for daredevils on skis. Figure Skating to test balance, stamina and precision. Bobsled, where every screaming turn could mean the difference between wiping out and winning gold. Your adrenaline and heart are racing. Let the games begin!


Overview

Winter Games was developed by Epyx and features sports events featured in the Winter Olympic Games. It was first released in 1986 for the Commodore 64 and later for a multitude of other platforms.

At the time the International Olympic Committee didn't license the Olympic games so the games doesn't contain any references to the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, or any Winter Olympics prior.
Events

The events featured in the games are a combination of the following:

Alpine Skiing
Biathlon
Bobsleigh
Figure Skating
Free Skating
Hotdog
Luge
Ski Jumping
Speed Skating