Angry Birds Space was released by Rovio in 2012 as a space-themed follow-up to the original Angry Birds, keeping the series' familiar one-to-three-star rating for each level. The three-star sound became part of that reward system, signalling the best possible result after a puzzle was solved efficiently. As gameplay clips, mobile game edits and short-form videos spread online, creators began lifting the tiny chime out of the game to mark their own wins. Its brevity and cheerful tone have kept it useful long after the game's peak, especially for quick edits where a longer fanfare would feel too heavy.