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Follow the steps for Space Defender
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. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
A small practice goal
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Keep the objective visible.
What the game asks you to do
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
Start here and follow along
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
How to use the controls
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A closer look at one example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Look for the relevant detail.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Post-hit protection is temporary. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
More answers before you play
When I return, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Move sideways between incoming shots.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
Before I begin, 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.