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Space Defender: instructions and practice
Make Space Defender your next activity in the game library. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Something to practise
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
The objective of a round
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
From the start of a round
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Using the playing area
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. Use the control method described here for this activity. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Learn from a sample situation
Move sideways between incoming shots. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Consider the next action carefully.
Where a round can go wrong
Post-hit protection is temporary. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Questions that come up during play
For my first round, what is the goal of Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
For this browser game, how do I control Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Move sideways between incoming shots.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
For clarity: Post-hit protection is temporary.
For my first round, what format does Space Defender offer?
For clarity: Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
As a new player, which play mode does Space Defender use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
On this playing page, where should I start with Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Start and steer.
For a quick reminder, do I need an account or a payment for Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For this browser game, how can I find Space Defender again?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
On this playing page, how do I report an issue with Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
