Pixelcoil

Pixelcoil is a classic snake game on a small green LCD-style screen. You steer the snake around a square grid and eat the dark pixel that appears.

How to play

1. Press any key on the start screen.
2. Steer with the arrow keys or W, A, S and D; you cannot turn straight back on yourself.
3. Eat the dark pixel to grow one cell and score a point.
4. Press P or the PAUSE button to pause.
5. Press the MODE button to switch between EASY, NORMAL and HARD.
6. After GAME OVER, press any key to start a new run.

What you see on screen

• Start screen: the PIXELCOIL title with PRESS ANY KEY and P = PAUSE.
• Playfield: a 20 by 20 grid with a dark snake and a dark pixel to eat.
• Below the screen: your Score, your High score and the current Mode.
• Game over: a GAME OVER screen with your score.

Tips

• Turn early. With no turn the snake hit the wall after 3.3 seconds in EASY, 2.6 in NORMAL and 1.8 in HARD.
• Start in EASY if you want more time to react.
• Plan around your own tail; the run ends when the snake touches itself.
• Read our snake game tips for the numbers behind these tips.

Frequently asked questions

How do I steer in Pixelcoil?

Use the arrow keys or W, A, S and D.

How do I change the speed?

Press the MODE button to cycle through EASY, NORMAL and HARD.

Does the game save my high score?

Yes. The High score under the screen is kept on your computer.

Can I play on a phone?

The game has swipe steering, but we tested it with the keyboard.

Is Pixelcoil free to play?

Yes. You can play it in your browser on Yes This Game with no download and no sign-up.