How to play tower defense games?
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Last reviewed March 1, 2026
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Quick Answer
Place defensive towers along a path to stop waves of enemies from reaching your base. Earn money from defeating enemies to buy more towers.
Detailed Answer
Tower defense games combine strategy and resource management. Enemies travel along a set path toward your base. You place defensive towers at strategic positions along or near the path. Each tower type has different abilities, ranges, and costs. Enemies that reach your base reduce your lives. Earn currency by defeating enemies, then spend it on new towers or upgrading existing ones. Balance offense and defense to survive all waves.