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⚡ Power-ups

Power-ups are special items that drop from destroyed aliens and provide temporary advantages.

Types of Power-ups

Weapon Upgrades

  1. Rapid Fire

    • Increases fire rate
    • Lasts 10 seconds
    • Visual indicator: Blue glow

  2. Spread Shot

    • Fires multiple bullets
    • Lasts 15 seconds
    • Visual indicator: Green glow

  3. Laser Beam

    • Piercing damage
    • Lasts 8 seconds
    • Visual indicator: Red glow

Defensive Power-ups

  1. Shield

    • Temporary invincibility
    • Lasts 5 seconds
    • Visual indicator: Golden aura

  2. Extra Life

    • Adds one life
    • Permanent effect
    • Visual indicator: Heart icon

  3. Slow Motion

    • Slows down aliens
    • Lasts 12 seconds
    • Visual indicator: Purple aura

Utility Power-ups

  1. Score Multiplier

    • Doubles points earned
    • Lasts 20 seconds
    • Visual indicator: Star icon

  2. Magnet

    • Attracts nearby power-ups
    • Lasts 15 seconds
    • Visual indicator: Magnetic field

  3. Bomb

    • Clears all aliens on screen
    • One-time use
    • Visual indicator: Bomb icon

Power-up Mechanics

Spawning

  • Random chance from destroyed aliens
  • Higher chance from special aliens
  • Guaranteed drop from boss aliens

Collection

  • Automatically collected on contact
  • Can be collected with Magnet power-up
  • Lost if not collected before timeout

Stacking

  • Some power-ups can stack
  • Others override previous effects
  • Special combinations create enhanced effects

Power-up Strategy

When to Use

  1. Early Game

    • Save for difficult waves
    • Build up inventory
    • Plan combinations

  2. Mid Game

    • Use strategically
    • Maintain momentum
    • Save for emergencies

  3. Late Game

    • Combine for maximum effect
    • Use for survival
    • Maximize score potential

Best Combinations

  1. Offensive Combo

    • Rapid Fire + Spread Shot
    • Maximum damage output
    • Great for boss fights

  2. Defensive Combo

    • Shield + Slow Motion
    • Maximum survival time
    • Perfect for tight situations

  3. Score Combo

    • Score Multiplier + Rapid Fire
    • Maximum point gain
    • Best for high scores

Power-up Tips

  1. Timing

    • Don't waste on easy waves
    • Save for difficult situations
    • Plan ahead

  2. Combination

    • Learn which power-ups work well together
    • Experiment with different combinations
    • Find your preferred playstyle

  3. Risk vs Reward

    • Sometimes it's better to save power-ups
    • Know when to use them
    • Don't hoard unnecessarily

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