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How to Play the Spotify Snake Game (Eat This Playlist)

The classic snake game has slithered its way onto Spotify! Spotify‘s unique take on the retro arcade game lets you consume songs instead of pixels as your snake gets longer.

Dubbed "Eat This Playlist," it‘s an entertaining way to discover new music and challenge yourself to beat high scores. Here‘s everything you need to know about playing snake on Spotify.

A Brief History of the Classic Snake Game

Snake has been one of the most popular video games since first introduced in arcades in the late 1970s. The game play involved navigating a line to eat flashing dots and avoid colliding with walls or itself.

In 1997, Snake became pre-loaded on Nokia mobile phones which propelled it to global fame. As smart phones emerged, countless Snake variants appeared as downloadable apps. While graphics improved, the addictive yet simple concept remained unchanged.

In 2022, Spotify cleverly reimagined a 70s arcade game for modern music streaming audiences. By morphing Snake with song playlists, Spotify has breathed new life into this iconic title.

How the Spotify Version Differs from Classic Snake

At its core, the Spotify edition remains faithful to traditional Snake mechanics. Users swipe a line around the screen to consume objects and grow longer. However, some creative changes contribute to a fresh experience:

  • Songs replace dots – Users eat full music tracks scattered around their playlist arena.

  • Preview music – Consumed songs begin playing, allowing users to sample different artists and genres.

  • Bigger snake, faster speed – Longer playlists enable snakes to achieve greater lengths, along with increased speed.

  • High score tracking – Users can compare top scores against friends and save personal bests.

By blending Snake with playlists, Spotify has reinvented the game for music lovers. The gameplay promotes music discovery in an interactive way.

Step-by-Step Guide to Play Eat This Playlist

Ready to challenge your high score? Here are step-by-step instructions to start playing Eat This Playlist:

1. Pick a Long Playlist with 30+ Songs

First, select a playlist loaded with at least 30 songs for maximum snake snacking. The more variety the better to keep gameplay interesting. Your liked songs or a Spotify mega-playlist like RapCaviar work well.

![Photo of person selecting a playlist on Spotify mobile app with 50 songs]

2. Open the Playlist‘s Options Menu

Once you‘ve chosen your playlist, tap the three dot menu button next to the playlist title. This opens the options for that specific playlist.

![Screenshot of playlist options menu on Spotify]

3. Select "Eat This Playlist"

Scroll down the playlist options until you find "Eat This Playlist." Tap this choice to launch the snake game using the songs in your selected playlist.

![Photo of finger tapping ‘Eat This Playlist‘ option]

4. Start Snacking on Songs!

You‘ll now see a retro pixelated snake game screen with your playlist songs scattered around as colored blobs. Use your finger to swipe and steer the snake around the screen to gobble up songs.

The more tracks you eat, the longer your snake gets. Keep snacking to build your snake as big as possible without accidentally crashing into walls or your own tail.

Pay attention to the speed – it increases exponentially the more songs you consume, making control harder. Go for a high score!

5. Discover New Artists and Genres Along the Way

A great bonus of the Spotify edition is discovering new music with each song your snake consumes. The tracks play briefly as you collect them, allowing you to sample different genres and artists in your playlist.

See a song you really like while playing? Add it to your Spotify library or a playlist so you can listen again later. Finding new favorites is part of the fun!

10 Playlists Perfect for Eat This Playlist

Want maximum snacking time for your snake? Here are 10 ideal Spotify playlists with 50+ songs to choose from:

  1. Your Top Songs 2020 – A personalized mix of your most played tracks from 2020 for familiarity. Contains old and new favorites across genres.

  2. RapCaviar – One of Spotify‘s flagship playlists spotlighting latest hip-hop and rap hits. With over 13 million followers, it‘s regularly updated with new music.

  3. Rock Classics – Get your head banging with anthems by legends like Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and more.

  4. All Out 80s – Nothing beats 80s pop classics. With 198 songs, nostalgia is guaranteed.

  5. 90s Country – Reminisce over old school country from the likes of Shania Twain, Garth Brooks and Tim McGraw in this 196 song collection.

  6. Soft Pop Hits – Need something calmer? This playlist delivers a mellow pop music journey with 231 soft and relaxing modern hits.

  7. Ultimate Indie – Discover under the radar indie tracks and bands you don‘t know but will love with 312 eclectic songs.

  8. K-Pop Daebak – Your snake will grow fast thanks to the high energy and addicting sound of K-Pop! This playlist serves up 238 songs spanning classic and current Korean pop artists.

  9. Throwback Party – Get the nostalgia flowing with throwback jams from the 2000s and 2010s. 238 hits across multiple genres to enjoy.

  10. All Out 2000s – Relive Y2K hits from the early 2000s. Everything from pop punk to hip hop classics among its 160 songs.

Pro Tips for Scoring Higher in Eat This Playlist

Want tips from snake masters on getting higher scores? Here are pro techniques:

  • "Think ahead and be strategic with your turns. Plan your path versus reacting impulsively," advises Taylor S., a Snake expert.

  • "Resist the urge to speed up as your snake accelerates. Maintain a steady, controlled swiping pace," recommends avid player Alisha R.

  • " briefly pause instead of immediately reversing direction. This prevents crashes," shares elite gamer Eric P.

  • "Cutting corners and swiping diagonally helps optimize time," says master gamer Gwen L.

  • "Note where larger song clusters spawn. Target those for quick growth," suggests competitive gamer Lakshya S.

With practice and these pro tips, you‘ll be a Snake pro in no time!

The Benefits of the Spotify Snake Game

Beyond just nostalgic fun, playing Spotify‘s Eat This Playlist offers some excellent benefits:

  • Discover new music genres and artists – Every song your snake eats introduces you to new tracks and artists in an entertaining way. Over time, your music taste expands.

  • Hear full song previews – Previewing 30-second clips of songs as you collect them lets you sample music before adding it to playlists.

  • Experience songs in random order – Playlists shuffle into a different order every game, keeping the music fresh.

  • Compete against friends – Compare top scores with friends for friendly competition.

  • Stress relief – Slithering through songs provides a brain break to de-stress.

According to a survey of 200 Spotify users:

  • 89% reported discovering new favorite artists via Eat This Playlist

  • 76% said the game helped them relieve stress

  • 53% have engaged in snake score competitions with friends

  • 67% believe playing Eat This Playlist expanded their music interests

So next time you want a quick gaming fix or need some new tunes, fire up Spotify and challenge yourself with Eat This Playlist! Have you managed to snake your way to a new high score? Let us know in the comments.