THE PLAYBOOK · HNZKBY
The Snake playbook
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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Practice with a purpose
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.
What the game asks you to do
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. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Keyboard arrows, swipe gestures or the four direction buttons. Play / pause controls the movement. Use the control method described here for this activity. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
Work through an example
When moving right, you may turn up or down, but cannot turn immediately left into your own neck. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Consider the next action carefully.
A useful caution
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. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Questions about this game
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 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.
Before I begin, 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 reading the Guide, 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.
What format does Snake offer?
The key detail is this: Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For my first round, 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.