THE PLAYBOOK · ZJTANSHI
Learn your way around 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. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Build familiarity through play
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Refer to the controls when needed.
The challenge in front of you
Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Keyboard arrows, swipe gestures or the four direction buttons. Play / pause controls the movement. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
See how the rules apply
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. Notice the change in the playing area.
A mistake to avoid
The snake continues moving between inputs. Plan a route with space to turn. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
More answers before you play
Before I begin, 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.
How do I control Snake?
For clarity: Keyboard arrows, swipe gestures or the four direction buttons. Play / pause controls the movement.
For my first round, what example helps explain Snake?
Keep this in mind: When moving right, you may turn up or down, but cannot turn immediately left into your own neck.
Before I begin, 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.
On this playing page, what format does Snake offer?
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?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
