How to Play
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Use arrow keys or WASD to steer the snake. On mobile, swipe or use the D-pad.
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Eat the pink food dot to grow longer and earn points.
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Avoid hitting the walls or your own body — that's game over!
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Choose Slow, Normal, or Fast speed. Faster = bigger score multiplier.
ℹ️About This Game
Snake is one of the oldest and most iconic arcade games in history, with roots going back to the 1976 arcade game Blockade. The modern version became universally known when Nokia pre-installed it on its mobile phones starting in 1998 — it's estimated that over 350 million Nokia devices shipped with Snake. The premise is beautifully simple: eat food to grow, avoid walls and your own body. Snake remains a benchmark for aspiring game developers and is often the first game taught in programming courses.
💡Tips & Strategy
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Avoid walls: create a loose spiral pattern that lets your snake grow without backing itself into a corner.
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Don't chase the food in a straight line — set up an approach from a safe angle.
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Leave enough space behind you: as the snake grows, you need room to turn.
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Playing at Normal or Fast speed is better for ranking — the score multiplier makes it worthwhile.
❓FAQ
Q. What controls can I use?
Arrow keys or WASD on keyboard. On mobile, swipe in the direction you want to turn, or use the on-screen D-pad.
Q. Does the snake keep its speed throughout the game?
Speed stays constant at your chosen setting (Slow/Normal/Fast). It doesn't automatically increase as you get longer.
Q. Is there a high score table?
Your personal best score is saved locally in your browser for each speed setting, so you can always try to beat your own record.
