Welcome to the Space Invaders World Database! This open-source project is dedicated to cataloging the iconic Space Invaders mosaics scattered around the globe. Whether you're a street art enthusiast, a casual spotter, or a dedicated hunter, this is the central hub for sharing, discovering, and preserving the status of these artistic treasures.
This is a collaborative database of Space Invaders mosaics created by the artist Invader. It includes:
- 📍 Coordinates: Exact locations of mosaics worldwide when available
- 📸 Status Updates: Current condition (OK, damaged, hidden, detroyed).
- 🌈 Details: points, hint, and special characteristics.
- 🌎 Community Contributions: Shared findings, updates, and photos.
We welcome contributions from everyone! Here's how you can help:
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Report New Findings:
- Found a new Invader? Add its location, status, and a picture.
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Update Existing Records:
- Share updates on the condition of known Invaders (e.g., restored, missing, or moved).
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Fix Data Issues:
- Help us correct coordinates, statuses, or incomplete entries.
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Enhance the Database:
- Suggest new features, tags, or ways to organize the data.
- use world_space_invaders.json
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Clone the Repo:
git clone git@github.com:goguelnikov/SpaceInvaders.git cd SpaceInvaders -
Add or Update Data:
- Use the structured format in the database (e.g., JSON, CSV).
- Ensure coordinates and tags are accurate.
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Submit a Pull Request:
- Document your changes clearly so others can review them easily.
- 📊 Stats: Insights into cities with the most Invaders compared to known total
- 🌊 invasion wave.
- 🛒 more characteristics like colors, number of tiles...
- 🌐 Interactive Map: Visualize all Invaders on a live map.
- 🔔 Notification System: Get updates on your favorite locations.
| Version | Nb cities | Nb mosaics | Nb GPS lat/lon coordinates | Nb points | Comments |
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| V1 | 81 | 4165 | 4078 | 7590 (only) | Initial version |
| V2 | 82 | 4243 | 4078 | 115180 | Added Space + PA_1525 |
| V3 | 82 | 4243 | 4138 | 115160 | Correcting BAB pts and add GPS |
| V4 | 86 | 4282 | 4139 | 115480 | Added DHK, GRTI, SL, BT |
| V5 | 86 | 4285 | 4142 | 116550 | Added PA_1526, PA_1527, PA_1528 |
If you’re not familiar with GitHub, you can still contribute by message
- Location details (coordinates, city).
- Status (intact, degraded, missing).
- Photos or other relevant information.
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Special thanks to Invader for inspiring this project.
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Used links and database :
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Thanks to contributors worldwide for keeping the database alive.
Love this project? Share it with your fellow Invader spotters! Together, we can preserve the legacy of this unique art form.
Contribute today and be part of a global community celebrating art, discovery, and collaboration! 🌌