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Cheats are features that make the game easier, which are activated upon pressing the correct button. They have been included in all games since Chicken Invaders (DX Version), except for Universe. Most versions, including Steam, mobile, and from other websites remove this feature. They are only available on versions purchased from the InterAction studios website.

It's advised to not use them unless you're completely stuck, because they take away the challenge and fun the games have. Using them will also prohibit you from getting high scores, Awards, Unlockables, and Keys for the remainder of the current mission.

How to Unlock

Chicken Invaders (DX Version)

CheatEnableCI1

As this game doesn't really have a proper menu, cheats are unlocked with the Debug Mode. To use cheats, simply press F9 and F10 at the same time.

The Next Wave and onwards (except for Universe)

CheatsEnable

Cheats here first have to be enabled in the Gameplay menu in the options. They will be available as soon as you start/continue your mission.

Note: This option is only available in the full registered versions of these games purchased directly from the InterAction studios website, as they are greyed out in the free demos. This also cannot be found in Steam version and/or other third party game download sites. It is also unavailable in 'Universe' due to the game being free to play.

Cheat List

Chicken Invaders (DX Version)

This game's cheats are a bit different compared to other games. As usual, it has four of them.

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Image
Description
F5
CheatsCI1F5
Shows the remaining cheats.
F6
CheatsCI1F6
Skips the current wave.
F7
CheatsCI1F7
Adds a Missile and upgrades firepower.
F8
CheatsCI1F8
Adds an Extra Life.

The Next Wave (older versions)

This game also has four cheats, but they are in different order compared to later versions and sequels.

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Image
Description
F5
CheatsCI2F5
Skips the current wave.
F6
CheatsCI2F6
Adds an Extra Life.
F7
CheatsCI2F7
Spawns an Atomic Powerup.
F8
CheatsCI2F8
Adds a Missile.

Revenge of the Yolk (and onwards), and The Next Wave Remastered

These games, just like others, have four cheats.

#
Image
Description
F5
CheatsF5
Adds an Extra Life.
F6
CheatsF6
Adds a Missile.
F7
CheatsF7
Spawns an Atomic Powerup.
F8
CheatsF8
Skips the current wave.

Trivia

  • Games made on UveXX and later versions of the Ultra VGA Engine include additional cheats made purely for debugging, which are normally inaccessible. You can read more about them here.
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Weapons
Regular Ion BlasterNeutron GunLaser CannonVulcan ChaingunLightning FryerPlasma RifleUtensil PokerBoron RailgunPhoton SwarmPositron StreamHypergunRiddlerCorn Shotgun
Satellites MicrogunBarbequerBird-Flu GunICBM
Superweapons Missiles Mines
Areas
Planets Epsilon ThalassusGamma ChthonEta AstropelecaeEarth
Other Milky Way
Characters
Playable The Hero
NPCs Madam Madámme • Narrator
Waves
Unlockables
Weapons Utensil PokerVulcan ChaingunPlasma RifleWeapons Rush
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Satellites Extra Dock (Aft Port Side)Extra Dock (Aft Starboard Side)Extra Dock (Outer Port Side)Extra Dock (Outer Starboard Side)
UI Progress MeterDamage IndicatorPoints IndicatorDestruction Meter
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Skill Superstar HeroScoring (Start with 1 Life)Scoring (No Extra Lives)Scoring (More Food for Missiles)Scoring (Limited Powerups)
Cosmetic Space Background (Chicken Invaders)Space Background (The Next Wave)Space Background (Revenge of the Yolk)Space Background (Ultimate Omelette)Underwear
Special Paintjobs Gold DiggerWhite KnightSpace Ninja
Enemies & Bosses
Enemies Ordinary ChickenPilot ChickenMetal-suit ChickenUFO ChickenSubmarine ChickenArmored ChickenChickenautChickUFO ChickChick Gatling GunFrozen ChickAlienAlien ContainerEggBlack HoleInterdimensional PortalFeatherBombCorncobJellyfishSquidCrystalPlantIce CometBubbleFootballBarrier
Bosses Military ChickenParty ChickenJellyfish KingHenperor's ApprenticeHeart of DarknessIce GolemBrothers ReunitedGiant Robotic Space Crab v2.0Hen HouseHenterprise
Items
Powerups Ion Blaster Gift • Neutron Gun Gift • Laser Cannon Gift • Vulcan Chaingun Gift • Lightning Fryer Gift • Plasma Rifle Gift • Utensil Poker Gift • Boron Railgun Gift • Photon Swarm Gift • Positron Stream Gift • Hypergun Gift • Riddler Gift • Corn Shotgun Gift • Atomic Powerup
Food Drumstick • Twin Legs • Roast • Single Burger • Double Burger • Triple Burger • Quad Burger • Popcorn
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Weapons
Regular Ion BlasterNeutron GunLaser CannonVulcan ChaingunLightning FryerPlasma RifleUtensil PokerBoron RailgunPhoton SwarmPositron Stream
Satellites MicrogunBarbequerBird-Flu GunICBM
Superweapons MissilesMines
Areas
Galaxies Milky WayForeign GalaxyRetro GalaxySpace Burger GalaxySupernova Galaxy
Milky Way EarthSolar System
Foreign Galaxy Chicken Testing Site • Feather Fields of Yolkon-7 • Supermassive Black Hole
Characters
Playable The Hero
NPCs Hen Solo • Narrator
Waves
Unlockables
Weapons Utensil PokerVulcan ChaingunPlasma RifleWeapons Rush
Superweapons Mine Bombs
Satellites Satellites RushExtra Dock (Aft Port Side)Extra Dock (Aft Starboard Side)Extra Dock (Outer Port Side)Extra Dock (Outer Starboard Side)
UI Progress MeterDamage IndicatorPoints IndicatorDestruction Meter
Spacecraft Orange EngineGreen EngineBlue EngineMillenium Hatchling
Skill Superstar Hero
Cosmetic Leotards
Enemies & Bosses
Enemies Ordinary ChickenMetal-suit ChickenUFO ChickenChickenautChickUFO ChickAlienAlien ContainerEggFeatherBombRetro InvaderSpace Burger DroidSupernova DebrisBubbleFootballBarrier
Bosses Super-ChickGiant Robotic Space Crab AMother-Hen ShipInfini-ChickGiant Robotic Space Crab BPlanetary Egg CityAlien MothershipApple CoreGiant Robotic Space Crab CIron ChefChicken MultiplicityThe Egg Cannon
Items
Powerups Ion Blaster Gift • Neutron Gun Gift • Laser Cannon Gift • Vulcan Chaingun Gift • Lightning Fryer Gift • Plasma Rifle Gift • Utensil Poker Gift • Boron Railgun Gift • Photon Swarm Gift • Positron Stream Gift • Atomic Powerup
Food Drumstick • Twin Legs • Roast • Single Burger • Double Burger • Triple Burger • Quad Burger
Other CoinKey
Other
Game Mechanics CheatsBonusesDifficultyMultipliersAwardsOverheatUnlockablesWeapon GroupsLives
Technical EditionsLanguagesBetaUltra VGA Engine
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Weapons
Regular Ion BlasterNeutron GunLaser CannonVulcan ChaingunLightning FryerPlasma RifleUtensil Poker
Superweapons MissilesMines
Areas
Milky Way Solar SystemEarthComet ChaseMeteor Storm
Characters
Playable The Hero
NPCs Narrator
Waves
Unlockables
Rookie-unlocked Secret WeaponSuper Secret Mine BombsDamage Indicator
Veteran-unlocked Superstar HeroProgress IndicatorPoints Indicator
Superstar Hero-unlocked Clupea Harengus
Enemies & Bosses
Enemies Ordinary ChickenBalloon ChickenAsteroidUFOChestCometRogue MissileEgg ShipEgg Drone
Bosses Big ChickenU.C.O. AMother-Hen ShipSweater ChickenU.C.O. BMysterious ShipU.C.O. CU.C.O. DThe Yolk-Star™
Items
Powerups Ion Blaster Gift • Neutron Gun Gift • Laser Cannon Gift • Vulcan Chaingun Gift • Lightning Fryer Gift • Plasma Rifle Gift • Utensil Poker Gift • Atomic Powerup
Food Drumstick • Roast • Single Burger • Double Burger • Triple Burger • Quad Burger
Other Coin
Gamehouse Flash Version
Yahoo Flash Version
Java Mobile Version
Other
Game Mechanics CheatsBonusesDifficultyMultipliersAwardsOverheatUnlockablesWeapon GroupsLives
Technical EditionsLanguagesBetaUltra VGA EngineDebug ModeDebug Console
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Weapons
Regular Ion BlasterNeutron Gun (CI2)Laser Cannon (CI2)
Superweapons Missiles
Areas
Solar System Pluto • Neptune • Uranus • Saturn • Jupiter • Asteroid Belt • Mars • Earth • Venus • Mercury • The Sun • Space Burger Store
Characters
Playable The Hero
NPCs The CopMrs. Piggly • Narrator
Waves
Enemies & Bosses
Enemies Ordinary ChickenAsteroidEggUFO
Bosses Big ChickenSarge ChickenMother-Hen Ship
Items
Powerups Ion Blaster Gift • Neutron Gun Gift • Laser Cannon Gift • Atomic Powerup
Food Drumstick • Roast
Other Coin
Flash Version
Other
Game Mechanics CheatsBonusesDifficultyMultipliersLives
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Weapons
Regular Ion Blaster (CI1)
Superweapons Missiles
Areas
Solar System EarthSpace Burger Store
Characters
Playable The Hero
NPCs Space Burger Clerk • Narrator
Waves
Enemies & Bosses
Enemies Ordinary ChickenAsteroid
Bosses Big Chicken
Items
Powerups Gift
Food Drumstick
Other
Game Mechanics CheatsLives
Technical Ultra VGA EngineDebug Mode
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