Videocart-5: Space War is an action game where two players each control spaceships. The goal is to destroy your opponent's ship by depleting its energy supply; success will earn you a point. Each ship is capable of flying anywhere on the screen and is also equipped with lasers for attacking your opponent.
The game starts with both ships having 90 energy units, which can be depleted in two ways: firing your laser will use up 2 points, while being hit by enemy fire will lose 5 points. If your energy level drops to 10 points or less, you'll be unable to fire lasers, preventing accidental self-destruction. On the other hand, flying through one of the two starbases located at opposite ends of the screen will replenish your energy units.