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How to play Space Defender
Read the aim of Space Defender, then make your first move. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Use the example below to understand a decision. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Post-hit protection is temporary. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Space Defender?
For clarity: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
How do I control Space Defender?
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.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
For clarity: Post-hit protection is temporary.
For this browser game, 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?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.