THE PLAYBOOK · SWEETTONG
How to play Space Defender
Make Space Defender your next activity in the game library. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. 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.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
Post-hit protection is temporary. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
Before I begin, how do I control Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
As a new player, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Move sideways between incoming shots.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
On this playing page, 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.
