Minivader
A simplified Space Invaders game featuring unique rounds. This game was made due to laws mandating that arcade cabinets be shipped with games, and was thus made to minimize costs. The enemies do not fire back…
31 December 1990
Minivader is an arcade developed by Taito, released 31 December 1990 on Arcade.
What Minivader is
Minivader is an arcade game developed by Taito and released in 1990. It is available on Arcade only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
A simplified Space Invaders game featuring unique rounds. This game was made due to laws mandating that arcade cabinets be shipped with games, and was thus made to minimize costs. The enemies do not fire back, there is no scoring system, and the game has no sound.
How it plays
Its themes are science fiction.
What it launched against
Minivader launched on 31 December 1990, within three weeks of Sengoku, A-Train, Spellbound and Colorado.
Released around the same time: Sengoku, A-Train, Spellbound, Colorado.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Minivader — frequently asked questions
When did Minivader come out?
Minivader was released on 31 December 1990 for Arcade.
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