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How to play Space Defender
Choose a round of Space Defender and settle into its rules. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Use the example below to understand a decision. Check the rule that explains your first action. Look at what changes after your first action.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Look for the relevant detail.
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
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Space Defender?
For clarity: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Move sideways between incoming shots.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
For clarity: Post-hit protection is temporary.
On this playing page, what format does Space Defender offer?
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
On this playing page, which play mode does Space Defender use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.