THE PLAYBOOK · GG-SCMS
Snake: how a round works
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. Use the example below to understand a decision. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Something to practise
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
The objective of a round
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. The example below illustrates a decision.
Work through the instructions
- 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use one clear input at a time.
One way to understand the rules
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.
Avoid this misunderstanding
The snake continues moving between inputs. Plan a route with space to turn. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
A few questions answered
What is the goal of Snake?
Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins.
On this playing page, how do I control Snake?
Keyboard arrows, swipe gestures or the four direction buttons. Play / pause controls the movement.
For my first round, what example helps explain Snake?
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?
For clarity: The snake continues moving between inputs. Plan a route with space to turn.
While reading the Guide, what format does Snake offer?
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?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
