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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. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
Post-hit protection is temporary. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
What is the goal of Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
For my first round, how do I control Space Defender?
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.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Post-hit protection is temporary.
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.
For a quick reminder, 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.