TailGunner - Scroll down for instructions

Playing Instructions:

[Note: Play this game with extreme caution! Can be very habit-forming!! This game comes from the same Java master that created the Asteroids game!]

Click in the game area with your mouse or hit the 'S' key to start. Use your mouse to sight an approaching ship in your cross-hairs. A target box will light up when an enemy ship is in your sights, giving the craft's closing speed and range. Click the mouse button to fire. Click repeatedly for rapid fire.

Whenever an enemy fighter gets past you, it will fire on your ship. You will see the screen flash and shake if they score a hit. Watch your shields - when they go, so do you.

You can pause the game at any time by hitting the 'P' key. Hit again to resume. Use the 'M' key to toggle sound on and off.

You will need a fast machine to play this game, recommended at least a 200 MHz. It helps if you use a browser with a JIT (just-in-time) compiler for Java. Internet Explorer 4.0 seems to work best. Turning off the sound effects may also increase game speed.