THE PLAYBOOK · 06HC
Rules, controls and help for 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. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Practice with a purpose
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Notice the feedback after each input.
Understand the aim
Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. The example below illustrates a decision.
From the start of a round
- 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. Look at the feedback after the action.
See the idea in action
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. Check the stated objective.
Avoid this misunderstanding
The snake continues moving between inputs. Plan a route with space to turn. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Questions about this game
As a new player, what is the goal of Snake?
Here is the relevant explanation: Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins.
For my first round, how do I control Snake?
The key detail is this: Keyboard arrows, swipe gestures or the four direction buttons. Play / pause controls the movement.
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.
While learning, 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.
While reading the Guide, what format does Snake offer?
For clarity: Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For this browser game, 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.
