''Toobin''' is an

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video game originally released as an arcade game in 1988 and is based on the recreational sport tubing. It was later ported to systems such as NES,

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. In the game, the player assumes control of the main characters ''Bif'' or ''Jet'', guiding them through many winding rivers on an innertube.

Gameplay

The player competes in a river race against the computer or another player. The player's score increases by swishing the gates, hitting other characters with cans, collecting hidden letters to spell Toobin', and collecting treasures. Players try to avoid obstacles while pushing each other into them.

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s allow players to carry multiple cans and combinations of gates increase a score multiplier. The game has three different classes, each with five rivers, for a total of 15.

Legacy

The game is included as part of '' Midway Arcade Treasures'' and '' Arcade Party Pak'', where it was given a remixed soundtrack. It was also included in the 2012 compilation '' Midway Arcade Origins''. The game is one of the 23 arcade games that are included with the Midway Arcade Level Pack for ''

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'', unlocked by using the hidden Arcade Dock in the level "Follow The Lego Brick Road". It is also an included title on the Midway Legacy Edition Arcade1Up cabinet.

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