THE PLAYBOOK · DNNINDIA
An introduction to playing Space Defender
Open Space Defender, check the instructions and begin a round. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Look at what changes after your first action. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your objective
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.
Work through the instructions
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
How to interact with the game
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
One way to understand the rules
Move sideways between incoming shots. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Check the stated objective.
A useful caution
Post-hit protection is temporary. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Game-specific help
For this browser game, what is the goal of Space Defender?
For clarity: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
For my first round, how do I control Space Defender?
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Move sideways between incoming shots.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
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.
As a new player, 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.