Touch-screen
- Move
- Touch or drag on the playfield toward where you'd like the Blue Saucer to move.
- Shoot
- Press the red fire button at the lower-right of the screen.
- Pause
- Use the pause control just below the HUD.
Support & FAQ
Need a hand?
Blue Saucer is an independent game, so support is pretty simple: basically one guy, a laptop, and some free time. This page covers the questions and issues that come up most often.
Before reporting a problem: restarting the game is worth trying first. For leaderboard problems, also make sure the device has an Internet connection and that leaderboard sharing is enabled in the game options.
Controls
Blue Saucer supports touch, game controllers and keyboards depending on the device you're playing on.
Game Controller
- Move
- Use the directional pad or left joystick.
- Shoot
- Use the mapped face/fire button. Its label can differ between controller types.
- Pause
- Use the Start/Menu button.
Keyboard
- Move
- Use the arrow keys.
- Shoot
- Press X by default. Movement and fire keys can be changed in Options.
- Pause
- Press P.
Frequently asked questions
Gameplay, controllers, leaderboards and known issues.
Are game controllers supported?
Yes. Most common controllers that pair over Bluetooth or connect through the device should work. Exact button labels vary by controller.
Can I use a keyboard to control the saucer?
Yes, as long as the keyboard is available to the device running the game. The default movement keys are the arrow keys and the default fire key is X. Desktop movement and fire bindings can be changed in Options.
How do I shoot?
On a touch-screen, press the red fire button at the lower-right. With a keyboard, press X by default. With a game controller, use its mapped fire/face button.
Are there any known bugs?
A rare crash has been reported when Airplane Mode is enabled during some international flights. So far it has been difficult to reproduce under ordinary conditions. If you encounter it, restarting the game should get you going again.
Why is the leaderboard empty?
The leaderboard depends on an Internet connection. If your device is offline, the leaderboard server is temporarily unavailable, or the connection is congested, the current scores may not be available. Also check that leaderboard sharing is enabled in Options.
Why didn't my high score show up on the leaderboard?
There are several possible reasons:
- Your score did not beat the lowest score currently on that difficulty's top-ten leaderboard.
- Leaderboard sharing was turned off in Options.
- Your device was not connected to the Internet when the score was submitted.
- The leaderboard server or Internet connection was temporarily unavailable.
Unfortunately, a score that could not be submitted at the time cannot always be recovered later, so the best option may be to try again.
How do I win the game?
There is no final ending. Blue Saucer keeps getting harder as you advance. Every fifth wave leads into a boss encounter, and the game continues after the boss is defeated. The long-term challenge is to beat your own best score—or somebody else's on the leaderboard.
How many levels are there?
Endless. Waves continue to increase in difficulty, with recurring boss encounters as you progress.
Where is the privacy policy?
You can read the Blue Saucer Privacy Policy here.
Do you sell my data?
No. The leaderboard exists to let players compare high scores. See the privacy policy for a description of the data used by that feature and how it is handled.