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Space Defender: from controls to your first round
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. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What the game asks you to do
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
The playing sequence
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Making selections and moves
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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Follow the example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.
Where a round can go wrong
Post-hit protection is temporary. Compare the situation with the worked example. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Helpful answers for players
As a new player, what is the goal of Space Defender?
For clarity: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
For this browser game, how do I control Space Defender?
For clarity: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Space Defender?
For clarity: Move sideways between incoming shots.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Post-hit protection is temporary.
While reading the Guide, what format does Space Defender offer?
The key detail is this: Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
For my first round, 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.
