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Space Defender

Take command of a spaceship and face waves of invading aliens descending toward the lane — knocked-down pins fire on the matching column.

Space Defender
Space Defender main screen with spaceship and alien fleet above the bowling lane
Overview

A Tribute to '80s Arcade Classics

Space Defender is a homage to the great arcade shooters of the '80s. Players take command of a spaceship and face waves of invading aliens descending menacingly toward the lane. A retro, fast-paced experience that always gets the group fired up, turning every bowling game into a battle to save the galaxy.

How to Play

Ten Pins, Ten Columns of Fire

Each alien wave is arranged in ten columns, one for every pin on the lane. When you knock down a pin, the spaceship opens fire on the matching column: every accurate throw clears a row of enemies from the sky. Miss your target and the aliens advance dangerously toward your ship. The goal is to take them all down to save the galaxy and rack up the highest score.

Space Defender pilot selection screen and impact screen with WE'RE HIT message
Characters and Immersion

Choose Your Space Pilot

Before the match each player picks their pilot from fifteen distinctive characters, each with their own look and style. During the game, when an alien reaches the ship, the screen bursts with a dramatic message that raises the tension and turns every hit into a moment of pure arcade adrenaline.

Space Defender end-of-match screen with final score and record leaderboard
Score and Engagement

Beat the Record, Wave After Wave

Every match ends with a final score that rewards precision and timing. Players compete to climb the lane leaderboard and become the galaxy's defenders with the highest record. An extra layer of entertainment that keeps the group engaged, increases dwell time at the center and makes every visit memorable.

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