THE PLAYBOOK · CQXSJINPENG
How to play Snake
Make Snake your next activity in the game library. Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Read the objective before making your first input. Use the example below to understand a decision.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Make the next step deliberately.
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. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.
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. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
The snake continues moving between inputs. Plan a route with space to turn. Compare the situation with the worked example. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Snake?
For clarity: Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Snake?
The key detail is this: Keyboard arrows, swipe gestures or the four direction buttons. Play / pause controls the movement.
For my first round, what example helps explain Snake?
The key detail is this: When moving right, you may turn up or down, but cannot turn immediately left into your own neck.
What should I watch out for in Snake?
The key detail is this: The snake continues moving between inputs. Plan a route with space to turn.
What format does Snake offer?
The key detail is this: Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Snake use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
