Glowworm

How do you play Glowworm?

1. Press Play. The worm starts moving to the right.
2. Steer with the arrow keys, WASD, a swipe on the game, or the on-screen buttons.
3. Eat blue dewdrops for 10 points. Rare golden drops are worth 50 points and add an extra segment.
4. The worm speeds up slightly with every drop.
5. Running into the edge of the garden or into your own body ends the round.

What are the controls?

Input	Action
Arrow keys or WASD	Turn
Swipe	Turn in the swipe direction
On-screen arrows	Turn

Tips for a higher score

• Move in wide loops around the edge early on, which leaves the middle open as you grow.
• Turns are queued, so you can tap two directions quickly to make a tight U-turn.
• Do not chase every golden drop. A long detour near your own tail is the most common way to lose.
• When the worm is long, follow your tail around. The space it leaves behind is always safe.

Glowworm FAQ

How is Glowworm different from classic snake games?

The rules are in the same family, with its own look: a glowing worm, a night garden, golden bonus drops and gradual speed-up.

Can I play Glowworm on a phone?

Yes. Swipe on the game or use the arrow buttons below it.

Why can't I reverse direction?

Turning straight back would run the worm into itself, so a reverse input is ignored.

Where is my best score kept?

In your browser's local storage on this device.

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