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How to play Snake
Read the aim of Snake, then make your first move. Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins. Use the example below to understand a decision. Check the rule that explains your first action. Look at what changes after your first action.
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. Notice the feedback after each input.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
When moving right, you may turn up or down, but cannot turn immediately left into your own neck. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
The snake continues moving between inputs. Plan a route with space to turn. Check the rule before repeating the action. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Snake?
The key detail is this: Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins.
For this browser game, how do I control Snake?
Here is the relevant explanation: Keyboard arrows, swipe gestures or the four direction buttons. Play / pause controls the movement.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Snake?
Here is the relevant explanation: When moving right, you may turn up or down, but cannot turn immediately left into your own neck.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Snake?
Keep this in mind: The snake continues moving between inputs. Plan a route with space to turn.
While reading the Guide, what format does Snake offer?
Keep this in mind: 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?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.