Block Buster

a.k.a. Break In

created and published by Mirco Games in 1976-12, running on Arcade

type: action/reflex
genre: Multiplayer, Arcade
perspective: bird's-eye
player options: shared-screen

languages: eng

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Official description

Block Buster is a table-top ball and paddle game where the player attempts to eliminate all the blocks at the
top of the screen.
excerpt from the flyer:
DOUBLE COMPETITION — One or two players can compete for high scores.
During two player action, players compete against the machine for skill and against each other for high points.
EASY TO LEARN — With automatic,
accelerating skill features.
CHALLENGING ACTION — Players score by eliminating the blocks in the wall. The blocks disappear as they are
hit by the ball. The longer the volley, the
Manufacturer Mirco Games Release 1976 Genre Ball and Paddle
Cabinet Styles Cocktail Block Buster more change of hitting the deeper rows of blocks to score more points. If all the blocks are eliminated, another wall
quickly appears for continued action. Automatic ball speed increases and automatic reduction in paddle size add to the excitement and challenge.