Snake Game: Play Online

Arrow keys or WASD. On mobile, swipe in the direction you want to go.

The game from the old phones, rebuilt for today. Steer the snake, eat apples to grow and avoid the walls and your own tail. Eat quickly to keep the combo music climbing.

How to play Snake

  1. The snake moves on its own; you only change its direction.
  2. Each red apple is worth 1 point and makes the snake longer.
  3. Every 5 apples a golden star appears. It is worth 5 points but vanishes after a few seconds.
  4. The snake speeds up little by little. Hitting a wall or your own body ends the game.

Tips to beat your high score

Medals

Earn medals by reaching these scores: 🥉 10 points · 🥈 25 · 🥇 50. Every medal also gives you XP to rank up.

Why is Snake so addictive?

Snake is the perfect example of difficulty that grows with you: your own success, a longer tail, is what puts you in danger. That is why every new high score feels earned.

Frequently asked questions

How do I play Snake on my phone?

Swipe up, down, left or right anywhere on the board. The snake turns in the direction of your swipe.

What is a good score in Snake?

Reaching 25 points earns the silver medal here and 50 points earns gold. Most players crash before 20 on their first tries.

Can you go through the walls?

No. This is classic Snake: touching a wall or your own body ends the game.

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