THE PLAYBOOK · SJBOB
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. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. 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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. 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. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
The snake continues moving between inputs. Plan a route with space to turn. Compare the situation with the worked example. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Snake?
Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins.
How do I control Snake?
Here is the relevant explanation: Keyboard arrows, swipe gestures or the four direction buttons. Play / pause controls the movement.
While reading the Guide, 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.
On this playing page, 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 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.
As a new player, which play mode does Snake use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
