MAMEWorld Forums - EmuChat - Re: Need to identify thhis space invaders variant

>It was called "space invaders II", but is not the same as space invaders part 2 by taito.

>There was a flashing saucer worth 500 points, but its shape was different. When you shot
> it, the game froze for a moment while a short tune was played. After the second or
>third level, the game let you enter your name, before the game was over. This is
> probably the most significant difference. I think there was also a level where the
> invaders jumped down vertically, but without horizontal motion.

I don't know which one either, but try IPM Invader

http://maws.mameworld.info/maws/romset/ipminvad

There was some SI hardware documenting a while ago. Probably more needing to be done later? There are some SI clone variations not yet emulated such as (Sigma's Golden Invaders ?)

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http://mamedev.org/source/src/mame/drivers/8080bw.c.html

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Massive Space Invaders related comment update, documenting various
sets, and the various Taito PCBs used by Space Invaders/Tabletop
SI/Tabletop SI Color/Tabletop SI II/etc.
[Andrew Welburn, Lord Nightmare]

Update/Correct Space Invaders Comments, particularly regarding Midway
Boards [Andrew Welburn, Lord Nightmare]
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