Howtogeek iconHowtogeekSep 18, 2026

Excel Easter eggs ended 24 years ago—but this open-source Space Invaders project keeps the fun alive

The old Excel Easter-egg era may be gone, but this open-source project brings the arcade spirit back to our spreadsheets.

Excel Easter eggs ended 24 years ago—but this open-source Space Invaders project keeps the fun alive

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