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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. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
An idea for your next attempt
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Read that aim before choosing your first action. The example below illustrates a decision.
Work through the instructions
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
The controls to know
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. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
Try this example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Read the matching step again.
A mistake to avoid
Post-hit protection is temporary. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
More answers before you play
As a new player, what is the goal of Space Defender?
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
Before I begin, how do I control Space Defender?
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Move sideways between incoming shots.
What should I watch out for in Space Defender?
For clarity: Post-hit protection is temporary.
As a new player, 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.
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.
