Gaplus

The sequel to Galaga, Gaplus is also known as Galaga 3 thanks to a licensed modification kit distributed by Namco because they thought name recognition, not the video game crash of '83, was the reason it wasn't doing well in arcades.

Unused BLOOD Graphic
Within the font is this unused graphic for the Japanese version's blood-type high score header. The game uses the individual letters instead.

Copyright Message
After entering the service mode via dipswitch settings, hold Player 1 Start and Player 1 Fire and change the sound test to.

High-Score Codes
In the high score entry of Gaplus (not Galaga 3), you have to enter a name, age, and blood type. There are two codes which can be entered here, but cannot be entered in the international versions of the game.

Secret Message


Makes a hidden message appear onscreen that will not disappear until the game is power-cycled.

''You have beaten Gaplus. In commemoration, we send you this message. Send a letter to Kojima at Namco, and he'll give something to the first 10 respondents. Sorry, but turn off the power now.''

Extra Lives
Starts each subsequent game with eight ships until the machine is turned off. It should be noted that the maximum amount of starting lives via dipswitch settings is 5.