Target game incorporating strategy elements

A system comprising

• a network;
• a client having a touchscreen and a communication module;
• and
• a server coupled to the client via the network and configured to receive a request from the client for a video game download, the server having a processor, a network interface, and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium,
• wherein the non-transitory computer readable storage medium has a program for playing a video game that utilizes a touchscreen to receive inputs from a user, the program including:
• code for displaying on an environment including an enemy at a location,
• code for displaying a projectile,
• code for receiving an input that extends from a first point to a second point on the touchscreen, the input having a direction component and a speed component, and
• code for causing the projectile to move to a point of impact according to a trajectory corresponding to the direction component and the speed component of the input.

A method for playing a game on a mobile device having a touchscreen, the method comprising:

• displaying on the touchscreen an environment including an enemy at a location;
• displaying a projectile on the touchscreen;
• receiving an input that extends from a first point to a second point on the touchscreen, the input having a direction component and a speed component;
• and
• causing the projectile to move to a point of impact on the touchscreen according to a trajectory corresponding to the direction component and the speed component of the input.