THE PLAYBOOK · 78JMW
How to play Space Defender
Bring your attention to one round of Space Defender. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Start with a deliberate move.
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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
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.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Space Defender?
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.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Space Defender?
For clarity: Move sideways between incoming shots.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Post-hit protection is temporary.
While learning, 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?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.