Space Invaders Cheat Codes

5 cheat codes for Space Invaders on Arcade.

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No typed cheat codes exist (Tips)

Space Invaders' 'cheats' are the UFO counter trick and wave pacing.

No setup needed — try the tip in the situation described.

Last-invader speed exploit (Exploit)

The final invader moves at frame-rate speed — corner traps make it loop predictably for safe picks.

No code — follow the steps described; may be patched in newer versions.

Bunker-corner strategy (Tips)

Shooting through bunker edges carves safe nests — the classic defensive cheat.

No setup needed — try the tip in the situation described.

Score table (Tips)

Bottom rows 10, middle 20, top 30, UFO 50-300 — chase top-row clears for ladders.

No setup needed — try the tip in the situation described.

300-point UFO trick (Exploit)

The mystery ship pays 50-300 by shot counter: the famous 22/23-shot trick then every-15th-shot cadence guarantees 300-point UFOs.

No code — follow the steps described; may be patched in newer versions.