What changes
Reading when the tail clears
Long Snake skips the forgiving opening and starts near the point where Classic becomes spatially difficult.
FastStarting pace
18 × 11Board size
HardDifficulty
Reading when the tail clearsMain skill
Rules
Rules for this mode
- The snake starts with ten body sections.
- Walls and self-collision are active.
- Each red ball adds 1 point and 1 growth section.
- The board and pace otherwise match the standard game.
Tactics
Three useful decisions
- Wait for the tail to clear a corner before crossing.
- Avoid compact opening loops.
- Use the mode to rehearse late-game Classic decisions.
Start
Opening plan
Move into broad parallel lanes and watch the last few body sections before crossing behind them.
Watch for
Common mistake
Planning as though the snake were still short.
Practice
Use three runs for one change
Use the first run to learn the board. Repeat the same opening on the second run. On the third, change only the turn that caused the previous loss. This makes it easier to tell whether the problem was the route or the input.
Need the basics first?Read the control guide, then use the strategy page to improve route planning.
How to playStrategy