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Space Defender: learn through an example
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. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
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 objective
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
The steps to play
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Work through an example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.
Notice this detail
Post-hit protection is temporary. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Questions that come up during play
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Space Defender?
For clarity: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
While learning, how do I control Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
When I return, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Move sideways between incoming shots.
For this browser game, 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?
Keep this in mind: Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
While learning, which play mode does Space Defender use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.