THE PLAYBOOK · SHANGHAIJXC
Play Snake with the rules at hand
Start Snake by looking at the playing area and its controls. Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins. Look at what changes after your first action. Read the objective before making your first input. Look at what changes after your first action.
Something to practise
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Keep the objective visible.
Aim for this result
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. Check the rules when you are unsure.
The playing sequence
- 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.
The controls to know
Keyboard arrows, swipe gestures or the four direction buttons. Play / pause controls the movement. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Work through an 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. Look for the relevant detail.
Where a round can go wrong
The snake continues moving between inputs. Plan a route with space to turn. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
Before I begin, 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.
How do I control Snake?
For clarity: Keyboard arrows, swipe gestures or the four direction buttons. Play / pause controls the movement.
While learning, 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.
While reading the Guide, 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.
When I return, 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 a quick reminder, which play mode does Snake use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
