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How to Play Space Defender

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How to play Space Defender

Start Space Defender by looking at the playing area and its controls. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.

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. Notice the feedback after each input.

Your goal

Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Keep the controls in easy reach.

Step by step

  1. Start and steer.
  2. Hold Fire.
  3. Avoid enemy projectiles.
  4. 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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.

A useful example

Move sideways between incoming shots. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Check the stated objective.

Watch out for this

Post-hit protection is temporary. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.

Common questions

For this browser game, what is the goal of Space Defender?

Here is the relevant explanation: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.

How do I control Space Defender?

Here is the relevant explanation: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.

As a new player, what example helps explain Space Defender?

Move sideways between incoming shots.

For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?

Post-hit protection is temporary.

While reading the Guide, 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 mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

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