Space Invaders

Space Invaders is a classic arcade game where players control a horizontally moving laser cannon at the bottom of the screen, aiming to shoot descending waves of alien invaders before they reach the bottom. The invaders gradually advance toward the player, firing back at intervals. As players eliminate rows of aliens, the remaining ones move faster, increasing difficulty. The game ends if the aliens reach the cannon or if the player loses all their lives. Space Invaders pioneered early video gaming, combining strategic shooting with increasing challenge, and remains influential in gaming history.