THE PLAYBOOK · SZQILUFENG
Learn your way around Space Defender
Space Defender gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Look at what changes after your first action. Check the rule that explains your first action. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Practice beyond the first move
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Keep the objective visible.
What you need to achieve
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
How a round unfolds
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Your inputs
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Put the rules into context
Move sideways between incoming shots. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Where a round can go wrong
Post-hit protection is temporary. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Answers about the rules and controls
When I return, what is the goal of Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
How do I control Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Move sideways between incoming shots.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Post-hit protection is temporary.
On this playing page, what format does Space Defender offer?
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Before I begin, which play mode does Space Defender use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.