Space Invaders

1980s Shooter — Teaches arrays, wave management, collision grids, and difficulty curves. The simplest entry point for absolute beginners.

Concept: Player movement (left/right), single shot, alien grid that moves side-to-side and steps down. Score display.

Concept: Increasing difficulty per wave, faster aliens, more rows. Lives system. Game over / restart flow.

Concept: Destructible shield blocks, pixel-level damage, alien bombs that degrade cover over time.

Concept: Random UFO spawns, bonus points, timed appearance window, unique movement pattern.

Concept: Spread shot, rapid fire, shield recharge. Different alien types with unique behaviors.

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