Alleyway

Alleyway – The name Alleyway references the in-game gateway that the player’s spaceship (represented as a paddle) must pass through. While Alleyway is a portable clone of Breakout, it adds several features, including alternating stages, bonus rounds, and hazards for the player at later levels. While the game’s original box art featured an unidentifiable protagonist, later international releases of the game replaced the character with Mario. The player’s objective in Alleyway is to clear all bricks in each stage using a ball and paddle while keeping the ball from falling into the pit below. The paddle’s speed can be adjusted by holding either the B or A button on the controller while moving the paddle, which can move only horizontally at a fixed height.