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How to Play

Master the art of elemental snake combat

🎮 Controls

Desktop:

  • Mouse to steer OR WASD keys
  • WASD: A/D to turn, W to boost
  • Click or W to activate boost
  • P to pause game
  • M to mute/unmute music

Mobile:

  • Virtual joystick to steer
  • Boost button to accelerate
  • Tap pause/mute buttons for menu and sound

🎯 Goal

Grow your snake by collecting elements and discovering new combinations! Your objectives:

  • Climb the global leaderboard in Infinite Mode
  • Unlock new snake skins through achievements
  • Build your Discovery Journal with unique element combinations
  • Compete in Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and All-Time rankings

🔬 Element System

The core of Infinite Snake is the element combination system:

  • Start with basic elements: Earth 🌍, Air 💨, Fire 🔥, Water 💧
  • Your snake can hold up to 6 elements at a time
  • Elements automatically combine when compatible!
  • Example: Fire + Water = Steam ☁️
  • Over 10,000 elements available today!
  • New elements and combinations are added regularly!
💡 Pro Tip:
Experiment with different combinations - there are countless to discover!

📖 Discovery Journal

Your personal collection of discovered elements:

  • Build your collection of discovered elements
  • Your discoveries persist between sessions
  • Track your progress and unlock achievements
  • Compare your collection with other players
  • Access your journal from the pause menu

✨ Power-ups

Special items that appear on the map:

  • 🌀 Void Orb: Clears your element inventory and converts to points. May produce a random element!
  • 💎 Catalyst Gem: Summons 3 rare undiscovered elements not in the current spawn pool

⚔️ Combat

Size matters in snake combat:

  • Collide head-on with smaller snakes to eliminate them
  • Collect their dropped elements for points
  • Avoid head-on collisions with larger snakes!
  • Use boost strategically to escape or attack

🏆 Competitive Play

Compete globally in Infinite Mode:

  • Play Infinite Mode to compete on the global leaderboard
  • Rankings: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and All-Time
  • Submit your best scores and climb the ranks
  • Track your personal best and improvement
  • Earn recognition as a top player

💡 General Tips

  • Use boost strategically - it drains stamina!
  • Experiment with different element combinations
  • Stay away from the map borders - they're deadly!
  • Check back regularly for new elements and features
  • Plan your element combinations for maximum points

👹 Boss Encounters

During your adventure, ancient beings known as the Deep Old Ones may emerge from the void to challenge you:

  • Powerful entities with unique attack patterns
  • Conquer them to unlock exclusive snake skins
  • Earn rare elements and special buffs
  • Each boss presents a unique challenge
🌟 Hint:
Keep your eyes open... you never know when the void might stir!

🎮 Game Modes

Choose your challenge:

  • 🏆 Classic Mode: Competitive survival mode with 3 lives
    • Survive as long as possible to achieve high scores
    • Game ends permanently on your 4th death (permadeath)
    • Scores are submitted to the global leaderboard only on permadeath
    • Defeat bosses to earn extra lives (up to 3 maximum)
    • Perfect for competitive players seeking leaderboard glory
  • ∞ Infinite Mode: Practice and exploration mode
    • Start with 3 revives, then unlimited respawns
    • No score submission to leaderboard
    • Ideal for discovering new element combinations
    • Perfect for learning boss patterns and strategies
    • Great for casual play without pressure