Powerups work in two phases: 1.) Closed container hurls at you If you shoot the container it open 3.) If an opened powerup hits the player he aquires the powerup Powerup Types: Health - Give a specific amount of health Super Blaster - Increases the power of the blaster (lasts a specific amount of time) Asteroid Nuke - Destroys all asteroids on screen as soon as it is aquired Rescue Powerup - Rescues all astronauts as soon as it is acquited Bonus Points - Gives some bonus points when acquired