THE PLAYBOOK · HNZKBY
Rules, controls and help for Space Defender
Try Space Defender at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Look at what changes after your first action. Check the rule that explains your first action. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
A small practice goal
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Make the next step deliberately.
What you need to achieve
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Follow these playing steps
- 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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
An example before you play
Move sideways between incoming shots. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.
Keep this in mind
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.
Read these answers for extra help
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Space Defender?
The key detail is this: 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 a quick reminder, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Move sideways between incoming shots.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Post-hit protection is temporary.
Before I begin, 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.
When I return, 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.