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Space Defender: rules and examples
Choose a round of Space Defender and settle into its rules. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Bring this focus to a round
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
The order of play
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
How to use the controls
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the controls nearby.
Pay attention to this rule
Post-hit protection is temporary. A different version of the game may use a different rule. 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
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
For my first round, how do I control Space Defender?
For clarity: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Move sideways between incoming shots.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Post-hit protection is temporary.
While learning, what format does Space Defender offer?
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
While reading the Guide, 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.
