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How to play Snake
Bring your attention to one round of Snake. Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Keep the aim in sight
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. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Step by step
- Press Play to start the movement.
- Turn with arrow keys, swipes or the on-screen direction buttons.
- Each apple adds ten points and makes the snake longer.
- Pause when needed or start a new round.
Controls
Keyboard arrows, swipe gestures or the four direction buttons. Play / pause controls the movement. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
When moving right, you may turn up or down, but cannot turn immediately left into your own neck. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
The snake continues moving between inputs. Plan a route with space to turn. 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.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Snake?
Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins.
As a new player, how do I control Snake?
Keyboard arrows, swipe gestures or the four direction buttons. Play / pause controls the movement.
As a new player, what example helps explain Snake?
For clarity: When moving right, you may turn up or down, but cannot turn immediately left into your own neck.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Snake?
Here is the relevant explanation: The snake continues moving between inputs. Plan a route with space to turn.
While learning, what format does Snake offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
When I return, which play mode does Snake 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.