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How to play Space Defender
Space Defender gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Look at what changes after your first action. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Step by step
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Controls
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. Use the control method described here for this activity. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
Post-hit protection is temporary. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
Before I begin, how do I control Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Move sideways between incoming shots.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Post-hit protection is temporary.
When I return, what format does Space Defender offer?
Keep this in mind: Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Which play mode does Space Defender use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.