Snow Sandbox Guide: Controls for PC and mobile
About
OverviewSnow Sandbox is a Roblox game where you dig through snow with different shovels and build whatever you like from it. You can decorate your creations with items, throw snowballs at friends, and share a room with up to 25 players at once.
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Controls for PC and mobile
Table
The controls differ depending on whether you are on a computer or a phone or tablet, so check the list for your device before you dive in.
| Drop snow (PC) | press E |
| Drop all snow at once (PC) | press Ctrl+E |
| Drop all snow at once (mobile) | hold the screen |
| Run (PC) | hold Shift |
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Choosing and using shovels
Tips
The game gives you several different shovels, and each one changes how you dig.
- Multiple shovel types are available, each with a different digging style.
- Switching shovels changes the shape and style of the hole or structure you carve.
Snowball fights with other players
Tips
Beyond digging and decorating, you can form snowballs from the snow and throw them at other players. A room holds up to 25 people.
- You can play a snowball fight with any other players sharing your room.
- Rooms support up to 25 players.
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Snow Sandbox
Glossary
Glossary- Shovel
- A tool used to dig snow, available in multiple types that each produce a different digging style.
- Sandbox
- A game style with no fixed rules or goals, where you build and play however you choose.
- Snowball
- A ball formed from snow that you can throw at other players during a snowball fight.
- Vote-kick
- A player-initiated vote to remove a disruptive player from the room, started with the /votekick command in chat.
Common questions
FAQHow do I drop all my snow at once?
On PC, press Ctrl+E and all your snow drops in one go. On mobile, hold the screen instead of tapping it.
How many players can be in one room?
A single room fits up to 25 players at the same time.
What can I actually build in this game?
You can dig snow with different shovels and build whatever you want out of it, then decorate the finished structure with items.
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