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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I play Serpent Words?
Connect adjacent tiles in a snake-like path to form words. Tap tiles to select them, then submit your word. Valid words capture tiles and earn points. Avoid three strikes to stay in the game!
What are the different game modes?
- Single Player: Play at your own pace with no time limits
- Timed Challenge: Race against a 2-minute timer
- vs AI: Challenge intelligent AI opponents with three difficulty levels
- Local Multiplayer: Play with friends on the same Wi-Fi network
- Online Multiplayer: Compete with players worldwide via Game Center
- Daily Challenge: Complete unique daily challenges with fixed boards
What are bonus tiles?
Bonus tiles add strategic depth to gameplay:
- Double Letter (2L): Adds +1 point per letter on this tile
- Double Word (2W): Multiplies your entire word score by 2
- Multiple 2W tiles stack exponentially (2 tiles = 4x, 3 tiles = 8x)
What causes strikes?
Three types of strikes can end your game:
- Empty Submission: Attempting to submit with no tiles selected
- Invalid Word: Submitting a word not found in the dictionary
- Duplicate Word: Using a word that was already played (even in previous games)
System Requirements
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
- Internet connection optional (only for online multiplayer)
- Local network permission required for local multiplayer (iOS 14+)
Troubleshooting
App won't start or crashes
- Force close the app and restart it
- Restart your device
- Check for app updates in the App Store
- Ensure you have sufficient storage space
- Make sure your iOS version is 15.0 or later
Local multiplayer not working
- Ensure all devices are on the same Wi-Fi network
- Check that local network permission is granted (Settings > Serpent Words)
- Try restarting the app on all devices
- Make sure no firewall is blocking local network connections
Online multiplayer issues
- Check your internet connection
- Ensure Game Center is enabled in Settings
- Sign in to Game Center if prompted
- Check Apple's Game Center service status
Game performance issues
- Close other apps to free up memory
- Restart your device
- Ensure your device meets the minimum requirements
- Check for app updates
Gameplay Tips
- Plan your word paths to include bonus tiles for maximum points
- Longer words earn more base points
- Capture neutral tiles to expand your territory
- Reuse your own tiles in multiple words
- In vs AI mode, try to block potential AI word paths
- Check word history to avoid duplicate words
- In timed mode, balance speed with word quality