Chances are that if you've clicked on this article, you're familiar with the world of slither.io. If not, my sincerest welcome and I hope you're ready to give up your social life. Slither.io is a highly addictive game sweeping both the internet and the App Store. After wasting an obscene amount of my life playing it, I decided to share some of my tips and tricks. This game is truly the perfect way to procrastinate your finals and here are 11 tips and tricks to be successful in the game.

1. Don't trust anyone.

Even if another snake looks like its minding its own business, be alert. It can boost right past you and leave you for dead.

2. Eat the glowing dots left over from dead snakes.

This is a major key. It's all good and merry to make your way eating the little dots but if you want to win you have to get down and dirty. Consuming the remains of larger snakes is the most foolproof way to grow your snake for success. Other snakes' left over dots are worth much, much more than the ones already scattered over the playing field.

3. Don't die.

Don't die. Just don't do it. It's super aggravating and if you're anything like me, you probably yell profanities at your computer when you do. Not dying is a serious pro-tip when it comes to being Number 1.

4. Single out the weak.

Be aware of your surroundings. If there are snakes that are much smaller than you, slower than you, or you can tell they're an inexperienced player -- go after them.

5. Encircle smaller snakes.

This is the perfect way to further your snake's length. If you're able to encircle smaller snakes then you are guaranteed to increase your points. The trick is to use your boost to make sure they can't escape. Once you've perfected this technique you will be unstoppable.

6. Share on Facebook to customize your snake.

If you share Slither.io on Facebook or Twitter, you're allowed to customize your snake. This makes you look more intimidating and feel a lot cooler. You can pick from multiple skins including an American Flag themed skin. Pimp your snake out for maximum success.

7. Create a cool user name.

You'll feel more like a big player with a cool gamer tag like "young savage" or "snakedestroyer69". If you're good enough and are able to reach the Top 10 then you're gamertag will be displayed on the leaderboard for the world to see.

8. Use your boost.

Your boost ability is what gives this game an edge. You have to use some of your previously earned points in order to boost so it's not without sacrifice. However, your boost allows you to go faster than opponents in order to cut across them and make a kill. Use it wisely because it becomes harder to control your snake when its going faster.

9. Don't get distracted.

If you're in it to win it, you cannot allow yourself to become distracted. When you've been playing for awhile, it can be easy to allow your brain to become distracted. Don't allow yourself to break concentration especially when you've made it to the Top 50.

10. Stay in your lane.

It's important to stay in your lane. You have to risk it to get the biscuit but don't risk all your biscuits. In other words, sometimes it's helpful to be on the offense but you can't play the offense the whole game. If you stay in your lane and mind your own business, you're able to live longer than when you're zipping all over the field.

11. Remember, it's just a game.

It's just a game, even if you might consider it to be a lifestyle. It's okay to lose and take a break for a bit -- there's a whole world out there you may have forgotten about.

Good luck on the battlefield my friends.