Gorf Point Value Comparison (Scores)

Compare Gorf arcade point values. Invaders to Flagship with exact Midway 1981 tables, rank bonuses and linked converter listed. Includes tables and sources.

Visual comparison

Log scale: values span 200x from smallest to largest, so bar lengths are logarithmic. Labels and table show exact values.

Extra Ship at 1000010,000 Points (pts)
Rank Bonus Space General5,000 Points (pts)
Rank Bonus Space Colonel2,500 Points (pts)
Flagship Core Kill2,000 Points (pts)
Flagship Force Field Down1,000 Points (pts)
Rank Bonus Space Captain1,000 Points (pts)
Flagship Hit500 Points (pts)
Space Warp Fighter200 Points (pts)
Galaxian Stage Drone150 Points (pts)
Laser Attack Fighter100 Points (pts)
Astro Battle Invader50 Points (pts)
Rank Bonus Space Cadet0 Points (pts)

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About this converter

Gorf is a 1981 Midway arcade shooter with five stages: Astro Battles, Laser Attack, Galaxians, Space Warp, and Flagship. Invaders pay 50 to 200 points by stage. Flagship body hits pay 500, shield break pays 1000, core kill pays 2000. Rank bonuses pay 0 to 5000 by mission number. Extra ships start at 10000 points. This page ranks 12 scoring actions in points from arcade tables.

How to use it

Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Use it to compare Astro invader at 50 with Flagship core at 2000. Try rank bonuses against extra ship threshold for run planning.

Values match arcade scoring tables on Arcade History and Museum of the Game. Astro Battles 50, Laser Attack 100, Galaxians 150, Space Warp 200. Flagship 500 body, 1000 shield, 2000 core. Rank bonus is 1000 times mission tier up to 5000 in tables here. Extra ship at 10000 is a threshold. Ports can differ in speed and control, so use base arcade numbers. All values are base game numbers before buffs, gear, and event bonuses.

FAQ

What pays the most in one action here?

Flagship core kill at 2000 points. Rank Bonus Space General at 5000 is a mission bonus, not a shot.

How much is an Astro invader?

Astro Battle invader pays 50 points. Laser Attack pays 100 points.

When do you get extra ships?

At 10000 points by default. Rank bonuses help reach it faster.

Sources

  • Arcade History Gorf scoring table
  • Museum of the Game Gorf entry
  • Midway Gorf manual 1981

Last verified: 2026-10-02 · 12 entries

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