THE PLAYBOOK · ZCFYD
Space Defender: instructions and practice
Space Defender gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Give this approach a try
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
The challenge in front of you
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Follow these playing steps
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Making selections and moves
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
An example before you play
Move sideways between incoming shots. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Notice the change in the playing area.
A mistake to avoid
Post-hit protection is temporary. A different version of the game may use a different rule. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Clarifying the way this game works
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Space Defender?
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
While learning, 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?
Keep this in mind: Move sideways between incoming shots.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Post-hit protection is temporary.
For my first round, what format does Space Defender offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
While reading the Guide, 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.
