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Play Space Defender with the rules at hand
Space Defender gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. 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. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What the game asks you to do
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Step by step
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Choosing and moving on screen
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
Try this example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Keep this in mind
Post-hit protection is temporary. Compare the situation with the worked example. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Game-specific help
For this browser game, 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?
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Move sideways between incoming shots.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
For clarity: Post-hit protection is temporary.
On this playing page, what format does Space Defender offer?
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?
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.
For a quick reminder, where should I start with Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Start and steer.
As a new player, do I need an account or a payment for Space Defender?
For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For this browser game, how can I find Space Defender again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For a quick reminder, how do I report an issue with Space Defender?
For clarity: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.