How to Play Snake.io: A Quick Guide on How to Control your Snake and Win!

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Snake.io is a super fun multiplayer game that takes the classic snake concept and gives it a modern twist. Your goal? Grow your snake by munching on glowing pellets while dodging other players. Let’s break down how to play!

Download the Game

There are many platforms where you can play Snake.io for free. You can play on your mobile when you download from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Amazon App Store. You can also play on the web version and on Facebook with Facebook Gaming, all for free. Lastly, if you want a more premium gaming experience, you can subscribe to Apple Arcade and download Snake.io+ and get a free exclusive skin. 

The Game Flow

You start off with a tiny snake, and as you eat up pellets, you grow bigger. If you crash into another snake, you die. 

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How to Move Your Snake:

Moving your snake is easy! If you’re playing on your mobile phone, here are your options: Joystick, Arrow, and Follow.

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If you’re playing on your PC (Web browser), you can use these: Mouse Control and Keyboard Control.

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If you’re playing on your Mac and Apple TV (Apple Arcade version), these are your choices: Mouse Control, Keyboard Control, and Remote Controllers.

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Additionally, you can also use your Apple Pencil or any other universal pencil to control your snake. You can also set up a controller for a more fun gaming experience. For a more specific guide on how to use these controls, you can check this article.  

Speeding Things Up

Need to get away fast? Just hold down this button to activate speed boost. You can click the left mouse button or hit the spacebar for the PC version. However, using boosts causes you to lose mass and drain your points.

Start Big

In Snake.io, there’s an easy way to be the biggest snake without a sweat. Tap “Start Big” and you’ll instantly spawn to the arena as a big immortal snake for 20 seconds. You can use this to your advantage to eat other snakes.

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Watch Out for Boss Snakes

Sometimes, you’ll run into a boss snake that’s out to get the biggest player in the game. Boss Snake’s goal is to defeat the top player, so staying focused on the game is critical.

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In a nutshell, Snake.io is all about quick reflexes and smart moves. Now, show off your snake skills that easily cheats death’s doorstep and plow through the competition as you aim for the top!

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