Reference cartridge: download the finished, playable Pico-8 cart for this workshop: ⬇ pico8-snake-reference.zip. Every code block also has a Copy button.
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How to run: Open PICO-8, paste the code in the CODE tab, and press Ctrl+R to run!
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How it works: write the code in each step, and the canvas on the right shows what your code does. It is a live preview that builds the game as you go. Type to see it update, or press Apply to Canvas to test it straight away.
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Lumo says: every step adds one feature to the same game. Type a little, click Apply to Canvas, and test it straight away. There is no wrong answer you can't undo.
Build Snake Step by Step
Each step adds one feature. Write the code, watch it come alive in the canvas, then make it your own.
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A green snake on a dark grid eating food
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You Built a Snake Game!
Amazing, you've made a real Snake game with grid movement, growth, collision and increasing speed. Now try Episode 3!
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Design your PICO-8 snake sprites!
Use Pixel Studio to draw your snake and food - then bring your pixel art into PICO-8.
