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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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Post-hit protection is temporary. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Space Defender?
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
While learning, how do I control Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Move sideways between incoming shots.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Post-hit protection is temporary.
While reading the Guide, what format does Space Defender offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
While learning, 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.