Snake: small moves, longer runs

A little patience goes a surprisingly long way.

Look one turn ahead

The next fruit is only part of the problem. Before you turn toward it, notice where the rest of your body will be when you arrive. A slightly longer route is often safer than a direct one.

Leave a way out

Early in a run, the garden feels enormous. Later, a small pocket of empty squares can become a trap. Follow open lanes and avoid cutting the board into small areas you cannot leave.

Keep your turns deliberate

The snake cannot reverse into its own neck. Make one clear turn at a time, and remember that every few fruits make the game faster. A steady rhythm is more useful than a flurry of key presses.