Space Bug Tactics
By @GaoSong
Command a squad of space explorers on a 7x7 grid to fight off alien bugs and survive for eight turns.
How to play
- Tap an available unit on the grid to select it.
- Tap a highlighted empty cell to move your selected unit.
- Tap a bug within your attack range to deal damage.
- Collect energy cells on the board to heal your units.
- Press the End Turn button when you finish commanding your squad.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap to select units, move to empty cells, attack bugs, or end the turn.
- Keyboard
- Press Enter to end your turn and press R to restart the game.
- Mouse
- Click to select units, move to empty cells, attack bugs, or end the turn.
More about this game
In this turn-based strategy game, your goal is to keep your squad alive for 8 turns against endless alien bugs. You command two astronauts and a drone on a 7x7 grid. Each turn, you can move your units or attack bugs within range. Collecting energy cells restores 1 HP to the unit and increases your score. The run ends in victory if any unit survives past turn 8, or in defeat if the bugs eliminate your entire squad.
Tips
- The drone, Bolt, only moves 1 space but has a range of 4 and deals 2 damage, making it a great sniper.
- Astronauts move 2 spaces but only deal 1 damage, so use them to grab energy cells and finish off weakened bugs.
- Bugs have 3 HP and deal 1 damage. Keep your units out of their 1-cell attack range whenever possible.
Questions
How do I heal my units?
Move a unit onto an energy cell on the grid. This restores 1 HP to that specific unit and adds 1 point to your score.
How long does a game last?
You must survive for 8 turns. The turn counter is displayed at the top of the screen, and the game ends in victory after turn 8.
How do the enemies behave?
During the enemy phase, bugs move toward the closest living unit. If they get within 1 space, they deal 1 damage to that unit.