Snake
Classic Arcade Game
Size
Speed
Walls
Grid
Food
Size
Speed
Walls
Grid
Food
↑↓←→Move
SpacePause
Size
20×20
10×10
15×15
20×20
25×25
30×20
40×20
20×30
30×30
Speed
Normal
Slow
Normal
Fast
Walls
Food
🎲
🎲 Random Emoji
🎲 Random Fruit
🎲 Random Dot
🍎 Apple
🍊 Orange
🍋 Lemon
🍇 Grape
🍓 Strawberry
🫐 Blueberry
🍒 Cherry
🍉 Watermelon
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Purple
Pink
Cyan
Grid
Your Statistics
0
Best Score
0
Games
0
Avg Score
3
Max Length
0
Food Eaten
0m
Play Time
How to Play
Master the classic arcade game in minutes
Welcome to snake.game — the home of the classic Snake game! Control a snake moving around the screen, eating food to grow longer. But be careful — if you hit the walls or your own tail, it's game over!
Use arrow keys or WASD on desktop, or swipe and tap the controls on mobile. Each food item adds 10 points. The game speeds up as you progress, making it increasingly challenging.
Customize your experience with different field sizes, speeds, and the wall pass feature that lets your snake wrap around the screen edges. Toggle the grid for better visibility.
Game Preview
See what awaits you in the game
Classic Mode
Long Snake
Wall Pass ModeHistory of Snake
Five decades of gaming evolution
1976
Blockade — The Beginning
Gremlin Industries released Blockade, the first snake-like arcade game. Two players controlled growing lines trying to trap each other. The game ran on discrete logic circuits, not a microprocessor.
1978
Atari's Surround
Atari brought the concept home with Surround for the Atari 2600. It introduced single-player mode with AI opponents and various game variations including diagonal movement.
1982
Nibbler Makes History
Rock-Ola's Nibbler became the first arcade game where a player scored over 1 billion points. Tim McVey played for 44 hours straight. The game introduced the food-eating mechanic we know today.
1997
Nokia's Snake Revolution
Taneli Armanto programmed Snake for Nokia 6110. Pre-installed on 400+ million devices, it became the most-played video game in history at the time. The simple controls perfectly matched the phone's keypad.
2005
Snake II & III Era
Nokia continued developing Snake with color graphics, levels, and obstacles. Snake III introduced 3D graphics. Meanwhile, hundreds of clones appeared on early smartphones and the web.
2017
Slither.io Phenomenon
Steve Howse created Slither.io, a massively multiplayer snake game. It reached #1 on app stores and attracted 67 million daily players, proving Snake's timeless appeal in the online multiplayer era.
Today
The Legacy Continues
Snake remains a cultural icon and programming exercise for beginners worldwide. Play the modern version at snake.game with themes, sounds, and statistics while preserving the addictive core gameplay.
Features
Everything you need for the perfect gaming experience
Classic Gameplay
Authentic snake mechanics that made this game a worldwide phenomenon.
Sound Effects
Immersive audio feedback for eating, turning, and game events. Easily toggle on/off.
Detailed Statistics
Track your progress with games played, average score, total food eaten, and play time.
Dark & Light Themes
Switch between themes for comfortable play day or night.
Mobile Optimized
Touch controls and swipe gestures designed for phones and tablets.
Share Results
Share your score with friends and challenge them to beat your record!
Tips & Strategies
Pro tips to achieve high scores
- Stay in the center: When your snake is short, stay near the center for more maneuvering room.
- Plan ahead: Always think several moves ahead. Look at where the food is and plan a safe route.
- Use edges wisely: As your snake grows, create organized patterns along the edges.
- Don't rush: Sometimes the safest path isn't the shortest. Better to take a longer route than risk collision.
- Watch your tail: Your biggest enemy is yourself! Always be aware of where your tail is.
- Try wall pass: Enable wall pass mode for a different challenge where you can wrap around screen edges.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I control the snake?
Use arrow keys or WASD on desktop. On mobile, use the on-screen buttons or swipe in any direction.
What does Wall Pass do?
When enabled, your snake can pass through walls and appear on the opposite side, like in classic arcade versions.
How do I turn off sounds?
Click the speaker icon in the top-right corner to toggle sounds on or off. Your preference is saved.
Is my progress saved?
Yes! Your high score and all statistics are saved in your browser and persist between sessions.
Is this game free?
Absolutely! snake.game is completely free with no ads, downloads, or registration required.