THE PLAYBOOK · ZOEHERO
The essentials of playing Snake
Take a moment with Snake before moving to another game. 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. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Something to practise
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Step by step
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
An example to follow
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. Look for the relevant detail.
Check this before moving on
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.
Read these answers for extra help
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Snake?
Keep collecting apples. Hitting a wall or your body ends the round; filling the entire board wins.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Snake?
For clarity: Keyboard arrows, swipe gestures or the four direction buttons. Play / pause controls the movement.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Snake?
The key detail is this: When moving right, you may turn up or down, but cannot turn immediately left into your own neck.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Snake?
Keep this in mind: The snake continues moving between inputs. Plan a route with space to turn.
What format does Snake offer?
Keep this in mind: 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?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.