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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
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- 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.