THE PLAYBOOK · SOLOHB
Space Defender: rules and examples
Read the aim of Space Defender, then make your first move. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Look at what changes after your first action.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Build familiarity through play
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
The objective of a round
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Making your moves
- 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
See how the rules apply
Move sideways between incoming shots. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the controls nearby.
A useful caution
Post-hit protection is temporary. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
More answers before you play
While learning, 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?
Keep this in mind: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Move sideways between incoming shots.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Post-hit protection is temporary.
When I return, what format does Space Defender offer?
The key detail is this: Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
For my first round, which play mode does Space Defender use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.