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+Levels are saved as user levels, and stored in $XDG_DATA_HOME/.mamba/user_levels (i.e.
+~/.local/share/.mamba/user_levels) or $APPDATA/.mamba/user_levels on Windows.
+
+A new level can be created from one of the existing templates using "New". Level properties, such as the
+name, filename and background music track can be changed using the "Edit Level Metadata" button.
+
+The level editor has 4 modes: placing tiles, placing things, editing sprites and testing the level.
+
+Tiles are level geography, such as floors, walls and so forth.  Things are items that the snake can eat, such as rats.
+Sprites are special elements with more complex items which require extra configuration information, such as tunnels.
+
+To place tiles and things, select the desired element and click on the map to place the tile or thing.  Deleting anything
+replaces the space with a floor tile (Right click also deletes). The selection of tiles can be scrolled using the arrow buttons.
+
+Sprites can be placed as well. Sprites require parameters. Each sprite needs a unique id tag, which can be any string
+without spaces, and then additional parameters that depend on the type of sprite, usually the id of another sprite.
+Sprites can be added, edited and deleted.  Look at existing maps to see how the parameters can be used.
+
+Test mode allows you to test the level without any clock running. The snake is moved using the cursor keys, or by pressing
+space, but interacts with the level as in the actual game. Space will advance the snake one step, useful for testing arrows.
+Replays can be stored of progress on a run to date, which is useful for debugging levels.
+
+Levels can be saved, and uploaded to be shared with other people. Shared levels
+only become available after the levels have been curated by the Mamba team.