---
name: "xgalaga"
section: "6x"
platform: "linux"
package: "xgalaga"
version: "2.1.1.0-7"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/xgalaga"
---

# xgalaga(6x)

X11 version of the famous Galaga game

## NAME

xgalaga - X11 version of the famous Galaga game

## SYNOPSIS

**xgalaga** \[options\]

**xgalaga-hyperspace** \[options\]

## INSTRUCTIONS

It's Galaga, you know how to play Galaga, stop bothering me. (Ship follows the mouse, button fires.  Auto-fire by holding it down, so no-one accuses me of breaking their mouse!)

The xgalaga-hyperspace version features some new weapons and different gameplay.

## OPTIONS

- **-scores**

  Prints out the high score file and exits

- **-display *host:dpy***

  Set your display

- **-mouse**

  Use mouse control (same as 'm').

- **-keyboard**

  Use keyboard control (same as 'k'). If you have a joystick it can also be used if you select keyboard control.

- **-nosound**

  Turn sound OFF

- **-level *lvl***

  Choose starting level (\>= 1)

- **-window**

  Run in a window, not full screen. Full screen is the default.

- **-winsize *widthxheight***

  Set window size.

- **-b**

  Turn buffered mode off, use this if it runs too slowly.  Will cause  flicker, maybe lots, maybe only a little.

## KEYBOARD COMMANDS

- p - pauses

  - q - end this game

  - Q - end xgalaga immediately

  - b - Toggle buffering (flicker vs. speed.)

  - m - Use mouse control. Note that you may switch in mid-game.

  - k - Use keyboard control

  - s - Toggle sound

  - x - use your shields (xgalaga-hyperspace only)

  - alt-enter - Toggle full screen node.

  ## AUTHORS

Joe Rumsey, \<*joe@rumsey.org*\> (Original author)

Vincent Renardias \<*vincent@waw.com*\> (man page)