Winky Trap

About

Winky Trap is a maze-based arcade game where you guide a character through a grid to gobble up dots and rack up points. The objective is straightforward: clear each level’s dots to advance, dodging obstacles and planning efficient routes. The mechanics are simple but demand quick reflexes and spatial awareness. Each level ramps up the challenge with tighter layouts and faster pacing. This game is a modified take on Mouse Trap, repurposed with characters from ColecoVision’s Venture. Only five copies were ever made, and all fetched over $200 in sales. Developed by CollectorVision Games, it’s a niche artifact for retro collectors. The 1997 release date and ColecoVision platform make it a curiosity in vintage gaming circles. Its rarity and quirky origin story make it stand out more than its gameplay alone.