Snake
The timeless arcade classic — eat, grow, and don't bite your own tail. Pure black and white.
How to play Snake
Snake is a single-player arcade game about growing as long as you can without crashing:
- Steer. Use the arrow keys, WASD, swipe, or the on-screen pad to change direction. You cannot instantly reverse into yourself.
- Eat. Move the snake's head onto the white food dot. The snake grows by one segment and your score goes up.
- Speed up. Every bite makes the snake a little faster — and a little harder to control.
- Stay alive. The game ends if you hit a wall or run into your own body. Press Space to pause anytime.
Tips for a higher score
- Hug the edges and fill the board in tidy rows rather than cutting across the open middle.
- Always leave yourself an exit — never steer into a pocket a longer snake can't escape.
- Plan your route to the food two or three moves ahead instead of turning at the last second.
Snake leaderboard
Top scores — log in to compete.
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Snake — frequently asked questions
How do you play Snake?
Steer the snake with the arrow keys or by swiping. Guide its head onto the food to eat it — the snake grows longer and you score points. Avoid the walls and your own body.
What is the goal of Snake?
Eat as much food as possible to grow the longest snake and the highest score. The snake speeds up as it grows.
Is Snake free to play?
Yes — it is completely free, with no download and no sign-up.
Can I play Snake on mobile?
Yes. Swipe in any direction to steer, or use the on-screen arrows. The game is fully responsive.
How do you get a high score in Snake?
Use the whole board — follow the edges in tidy rows and always leave yourself an escape route so a longer snake never traps its own head.
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