Snake
Eat. Grow. Don't bite yourself.
Snake
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About Snake
Snake is the legendary arcade game that's been hooking players since the days of brick phones. Guide your snake around the board, gobble up food to grow longer, and rack up points — but the longer you get, the harder it is to avoid crashing into your own tail. Simple rules, escalating tension, and that 'one more run' pull that made it a classic. This version adds a garden board, power-ups (⭐ +50, 🐢 slow-mo and 👻 ghost, which lets you pass through yourself), quick-eating combos, three new daily goals every day, and snake skins and boards you unlock as you play. Steer with the arrow keys or WASD on desktop, or swipe anywhere on mobile — the game runs free in your browser with nothing to download. Chase the global Top 10 leaderboard, or just try to beat yesterday's best. Classic snake, exactly the way you remember it.
How to play Snake
- 1Use arrow keys or WASD (or swipe on mobile) to steer the snake.
- 2Eat apples to grow longer and score points — eat them quickly, one after another, for a combo (×2, then ×3).
- 3Grab power-ups before they fade: ⭐ +50, 🐢 slow-mo, 👻 pass through your own body.
- 4Avoid hitting the walls — the run ends instantly on impact.
- 5Don't run into your own body — the longer you get, the trickier it is.
- 6The snake speeds up with every apple, so plan your path ahead. Press P to pause.
Tips & strategy
- Hug the edges in a loop pattern to stay safe early on.
- Leave yourself an exit — never box your head into a dead end.
- In tight spots, follow your own tail; the space opens as it moves.
- Slow is smooth: avoid rapid double-taps that cause instant U-turns.
Frequently asked questions
How do I play Snake on mobile?
Swipe up, down, left, or right anywhere on the board to change direction. The game is fully touch-friendly.
Does the snake get faster?
Yes — speed gradually increases as your score grows, keeping every run tense.
Is this the same Snake from old Nokia phones?
Same beloved rules, modern glow-up: smooth animations, responsive controls, and a saved high score.
How do I unlock new snake skins and boards?
Skins unlock with the apples you eat across all your runs (daily goals add bonus apples); boards unlock by beating score milestones in a single run.