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Objective
Eat glowing food pellets to grow segment by segment. Avoid wall or self collisions. Maintain spatial flexibility as length accelerates difficulty.
Controls
- Arrow Keys / WASD: Change direction (no 180° reversal into body).
- Start Button / Enter: Begin a new round after game over.
Scoring & Speed Curve
Each food = +1 score. Some variants subtly raise tick rate as you grow, compressing reaction windows. Adopt smoother pathing early to prepare for late density.
Strategy Tips
- Create wide looping circuits to keep central lanes open.
- Use tail timing: crossing tiles your tail will exit prevents trapping.
- Delay risky tight turns until food position justifies shrinking space.
- Steer away from corners unless you already mapped an exit arc.
Common Mistakes
- Instant reversal into second segment.
- Chasing food through narrowing cul-de-sacs.
- Edge riding too long limiting pivot options.
- Late directional inputs at higher speeds.
Snake FAQ
Is there a max score?
Only practical limits—eventually the board saturates or an error occurs.
Why sudden game over?
A 180° attempted reversal caused the head to collide with the second segment.
Best opening pattern?
Loose spirals that do not seal the center pathways.
How to survive late game?
Maintain an evolving Hamiltonian-like cycle you can shorten to reach food then rejoin.
Mobile play tips?
Use swipe gestures with minimal diagonal drag to prevent misreads.