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Space Defender

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Space Defender: learn through an example

Make Space Defender your next activity in the game library. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Use the example below to understand a decision. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Look at what changes after your first action.

Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.

Something to practise

When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Keep the objective visible.

The objective of a round

Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Try to explain the aim in your own words.

From the start of a round

  1. Start and steer.
  2. Hold Fire.
  3. Avoid enemy projectiles.
  4. Clear the final tougher wave to win.

Using the playing area

Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use one clear input at a time.

An example before you play

Move sideways between incoming shots. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.

Keep this in mind

Post-hit protection is temporary. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.

A few questions answered

For this browser game, what is the goal of Space Defender?

Keep this in mind: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.

On this playing page, how do I control Space Defender?

Here is the relevant explanation: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.

For my first round, what example helps explain Space Defender?

Move sideways between incoming shots.

While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?

The key detail is this: Post-hit protection is temporary.

For my first round, what format does Space Defender offer?

For clarity: 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?

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.

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