What is FlashInvaders?
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Over the past two decades, Invader has developed a large-scale project, the Global Space Invasion, where Invader invades cities by installing his mosaics in cities worldwide. This is where FlashInvaders comes in, the official application by the renowned street artist that makes discovering street art a treasure hunt. In this post, we will dive into FlashInvaders and how to use the application correctly.
What is it?
The unique FlashInvaders app created by Invader turns his global invasion into a hunt for his mosaic art. By combining physical art into the digital world, Invader encourages engagement and interactions among gamers, introverts, and art lovers.
With the worldwide availability of Invader’s work by the Global Invasion Project, an app tracing all the installations is a must. It is now much easier with digital technology to locate every single art piece of Invaders with pictures, date of birth, and address. Every single invader is given a code. The format would be as follows, Location_No. With the app in place, every Invader you see passing by the streets can be identified and captured on the app.
You would get a score within the range of 10 to 100 for every new piece scanned. Every city has its own score which is the sum of all the Space Invaders created on its walls. What score would you get?
Official App Trailer
How It Works
Find an Invader
Locate Invader's mosaics in cities around the world.
Capture
Aim, zoom, and flash it! Take a photo of the mosaic through the app. FlashInvaders uses geolocation to verify the authenticity so only flashes of the actual street mosaics will be validated. Do not cheat from your couch!
Score
If the flash is validated, the Invader is added to your gallery. Each verified capture earns you points, which contributes to your global rank on the leaderboard.
Check out the Official Tutorial
Features
Real-Time Leaderboard
Compete with art hunters globally!
There is a leaderboard that updates in real-time, showcasing top players and their scores. In addition, it shows the numbers of found Invaders. Can you become the ultimate art hunter?
Profile Account
Create your account and track your progress!
As you capture more mosaics, it shows your “score”, “found”, and “city“ on the account page. It will automatically save your captured mosaics to the gallery and act as a memorabilia.
Social Integration
Connect with friends and follow other players!
Join a community of like-minded art enthusiasts and follow them to see what they have accomplished. You can also see live the latest flash of others finding mosaics located around the globe.
Tips for Successful hunting
Stay Updated
Follow Invader’s official social media on Instagram Invaderwashere or Facebook Invader for hints about new installations. He often posts his recent installations or mosaics that have recently been created. He was quite an active user before the middle of June but he has since spoken less on his social media in recent weeks.
A recent post by Invader about the new installation of PA_1503 in Paris
Explore Thoroughly
Invader’s mosaics can be found in both popular and obscure locations. Keep your eyes peeled! Look around you instead of looking down at your phone constantly, as these crafty art pieces may merge into their surroundings. If you do not pay attention, you will have no chance of capturing one. If you’re not sure whether any invaders are located in your city, visit World Invasion.
Easy ValidatioN
Make sure the photo you captured is easily recognized.
If it is not approved, there are a few reasons behind it. Refer to the sketch, and try to avoid light reflections, shadows, and objects over the mosaic. Keep your camera upright to have a higher chance of success.
Another reason is inaccurate GPS location. Check your position and turn off things that will disable your GPS so the app can track your actual location.
Also, if a mosaic is damaged, it may not be recognized.
If you’ve done everything above and yet it doesn’t approve, the mosaic may not be an original.
Map Usage
If you’re living in Paris, you are in luck.
Invader published his official Invasion Map of Paris in January 2024. It is the 28th Invasion Map to be published.
This third version of the map of the Invasion of Paris features the 1500 mosaics Invader installed in the French capital city from 1998 to 2024. It features all the cities like Paris, Marseille, Rennes, and so on.
There are also unofficial maps and applications that give you all the locations of the invaders lying around the world. It somewhat ruins the fun but it’s up to you to decide whether you would like to rely on it or not.
Support Invader and purchase it at La Space Shop in September
Rules and Warnings
Respect
While hunting, respect private property and local regulations. If they are inaccessible in a way, do not stubbornly violate the law. Respect the culture of others. Urban art should be enjoyed responsibly. There is no point in damaging or destroying them for the sake of seeking attention and fame. Take a photo and go.
Danger
Do not put your life at risk if an Invader is located somewhere dangerous. A flash is not worth your life.
Account
Use one account for one player on one device.
Impact
The impact of Invader is instrumental…
FlashInvaders is more than just an app, it is a global movement celebrating street art and urban exploration. Whether you're a seasoned art hunter or a curious newcomer, the app offers a unique way to engage with Space Invader’s work and connect with a worldwide community. The app combines the thrill of street art discovery with the excitement of a real-time, global leaderboard.
In addition, it helps authenticate the real space invaders created and provides everyone with the chance to enjoy art. It matches the motive of the Invader and questions the real value of works of art.
Download FlashInvaders Now! Comment down your thoughts and start your art-hunting adventure today and see how many Invaders you can capture. Happy hunting!
