How to play Space Pilot
Space Pilot is a free AR face tracking game you can play online with no download. Asteroid dodge AR. Steer with your nose, open mouth to hyperjump through hazards. Earn +5 points every second alive, +10 for every rock dodged, more for missile hits. Beat your best score! It uses on-device AI tracking, so Space Pilot turns any webcam or phone camera into a motion controller – a fun way to move, laugh and show friends what the browser can do.
Open Space Pilot, allow camera access and hold still for a second while your face is detected. Video is processed on your device and never uploaded.
Controls
- Move or tilt your head (nose) to steer and aim.
- Open your mouth or blink for the special action shown on screen.
- Look straight at the camera at the start so the game can calibrate.
Tips
- Face a window or lamp – good light makes tracking far more accurate.
- Keep your whole face inside the frame, about an arm's length from the camera.
- Collect power-ups like shields, magnets and slow motion for big combos.
FAQ
Is Space Pilot free to play?
Yes. Space Pilot is completely free to play on ZappyDude (Premium members also play it ad-free). There is nothing to download or install.
How do I control Space Pilot?
You play with your face (head, mouth and blinks). Move or tilt your head (nose) to steer and aim.
Is my camera video recorded?
No. Video is analysed live on your own device to control the game and is never recorded, stored or uploaded.
Which devices does Space Pilot work on?
It works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers with a camera; Chrome gives the best tracking.
Space Pilot game guide
Goal of the game
In Space Pilot you play with your face and head movements. Steer with your NOSE. OPEN MOUTH to HYPERJUMP. Tap fires a limited missile.
+5 pts every second alive, +10 per rock dodged, more for hits!
Quick start
Space Pilot in one line: Dodge asteroids — hyperjump through gaps, missiles are limited!
- Press Play on this page — Space Pilot loads in a few seconds right in the browser.
- Tap Allow when the browser asks for the camera, then read the short tutorial card.
- Play your first run of Space Pilot slowly to learn how it reacts to your face and head movements.
- After a game over, press Play again to try to beat your best.
Controls explained
- Quick reminder shown in Space Pilot: Nose steer · Mouth hyperjump · Limited missiles!.
- Sit facing the camera with your whole face in view; Space Pilot reads your nose position, blinks and mouth on your own device.
- Exaggerate actions a little — a clear blink or wide-open mouth registers more reliably in Space Pilot than a tiny one.
- If Space Pilot feels too hard at first, play a practice round to learn the timing before chasing a high score.
Scoring and levels
Points in Space Pilot come from the code-defined rewards of 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 points and more for different actions, so the bigger moves are worth chasing. Perfectly timed or perfectly placed moves earn bonus points in Space Pilot. Every 700 points you reach a new level, and Space Pilot speeds up and sends more at you each time. You start with 3 lives. Your best score is saved in your browser, and signed-in players also appear on the Space Pilot leaderboard. Watch out for boss waves, which take several hits but pay out big points.
Tips and strategy
- Stay near the centre in Space Pilot; it gives you the most room to dodge in either direction.
- Don't chase every pickup in Space Pilot — grab only the ones on your safe path.
- Aim at the nearest threat first in Space Pilot; letting one slip through costs more than a missed shot.
- Good, even lighting from the front makes tracking in Space Pilot far more reliable than a bright window behind you.
- Replay Space Pilot a few times: each run teaches you the patterns, and scores usually double after the first five games.
Device requirements and privacy
Space Pilot needs a front-facing or web camera and works in Chrome, Edge and Safari on phones, tablets and computers. Allow camera access when asked; face tracking runs on your device and nothing is recorded or uploaded unless you choose to record a clip yourself. It is free to play; free players may see a short ad between rounds (never during play), and Premium removes all ads.
