The Real Agar

How to Play The Real Agar Like a Pro

Ready to climb the leaderboard? Here are five tips to grow your cell and outsmart the competition:

• Eat Smart, Start Small: Focus on consuming stray pellets and tiny cells early on. Avoid players even slightly larger—they only need to be 10% bigger to eat you!
• Master Splitting: Press the spacebar (or tap on mobile) to split your cell for speed or to chase smaller prey. Time it right, as splitting leaves you vulnerable.
• Use Viruses as Shields: Green, spiky viruses can burst bigger cells into bite-sized pieces. If you’re small, hide near them; if you’re big, steer clear.
• Bait and Switch: Eject mass (W key or equivalent) to lure smaller cells or feed viruses to trap rivals. It’s a risky but rewarding tactic.
• Stay on the Move: The petri dish is a battlefield—keep moving to avoid being cornered, especially as your cell grows slower with size.

Pro Tip: On mobile, adjust your screen sensitivity for precise control. A slight lag can mean the difference between eating or being eaten!