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Snake is a free classic snake arcade game that plays instantly in your browser on phones, tablets and computers, with no download, sign-up or ads. Steer the snake to the berries to grow as long as you can without running into yourself (or the walls in Walls mode).

Snake at a glance
What it isClassic snake arcade game
GoalSteer the snake to the berries to grow as long as you can without running into yourself (or the walls in Walls mode)
ModesWalls or Wrap-around; Easy, Normal and Fast speeds
ControlsArrow keys or WASD, swipe on the field, or the on-screen pad
Players1
PriceFree, no ads, no sign-up, no download
Works onPhones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser

Arcade games compared

Arcade games compared
GameTypeModesControls
Maze ChomperMaze chase arcade gameEndless levels that speed up; 3 lives; bonus gemsArrow keys or WASD, swipe on the maze, or the on-screen pad
Alien InvadersFixed-shooter arcade gameEndless waves that start lower and faster; 3 livesArrow keys or A/D to move, Space to fire; on touch screens hold a finger on the game to move and fire automatically
Space RocksVector-style space shooterEndless waves; 3 lives, an extra life every 10,000 pointsArrows or WASD to turn and thrust, Space to fire, H for hyperspace; on-screen buttons on touch screens
River HopperRoad and river crossing arcade gameLevels that get faster; 3 lives; 30 seconds per crossingArrow keys or WASD, swipe, tap to hop forward, or the on-screen pad
Flappy WingOne-button endless flying gameEndless; medals at 10 (Bronze), 20 (Silver), 30 (Gold) and 40 (Platinum)Tap, click, Space or Up to flap
Ocean GrowEat-and-grow action gameLevels with more predators; 3 livesYour fish follows your finger or mouse; arrow keys or WASD also work
Color MemorySequence memory gameClassic (3 lives), Strict (one mistake ends it) and Speed (strict and faster each round)Tap or click the pads, or press 1-4 or the arrow keys
Paddle BallPaddle and ball arcade gameAgainst the computer (Easy, Medium, Unbeatable) or 2 players on one deviceDrag on your half, move the mouse, or W/S and the arrow keys
SnakeClassic snake arcade gameWalls or Wrap-around; Easy, Normal and Fast speedsArrow keys or WASD, swipe on the field, or the on-screen pad
Brick BreakerBall-and-paddle brick breaking arcade gameFive brick layouts that repeat faster; 3 lives; power-ups for a wider paddle, extra balls and extra livesDrag on the game or move the mouse; arrow keys or A/D; tap, click or Space to launch
Bubble ShooterBubble shooter arcade puzzleEndless levels with more rows and colours; a new row after several shots that pop nothing; next-bubble preview and swapDrag to aim and lift to shoot, or point and click; arrow keys aim, Space shoots, Down swaps

The original grow-and-dodge game

Snake has one rule: keep eating and never bite yourself. Every berry makes you longer, so the field fills up with your own tail and every turn needs more planning. It is the game that made phones fun, and it still works best in short, focused bursts.

Tips for a longer snake

  • Hug the edges early. In Walls mode, run along the edge in wide loops so your tail stays out of the middle.
  • Leave yourself a way out. Before you head for a berry, check you can turn away again afterwards.
  • Zig-zag when long. A long snake is safest moving in tidy back-and-forth rows, which leaves the most open space.
  • Use Wrap to escape. In Wrap mode, going through an edge is often the safest way out of a tight spot.

Smooth on every screen

The snake moves on a crisp 20 × 20 grid drawn in your browser, with smooth animation and synthesized sound effects you can switch off.

How to play Snake

  1. 1

    Steer the snake

    Use the arrow keys or W, A, S and D, swipe on the field, or use the on-screen pad on a touch screen. The snake keeps moving forward on its own.

  2. 2

    Eat the berries

    Each berry makes the snake one segment longer and scores points. A new berry appears somewhere free.

  3. 3

    Don't crash

    Running into your own body ends the game. In Walls mode the edge of the field does too; in Wrap mode you come out on the other side.

  4. 4

    Pick a speed

    Easy, Normal and Fast set the starting speed, and the snake speeds up a little with every berry. Fast scores more points per berry.

More arcade games

  • Color Memory

    Watch the pads light up, then repeat the sequence. It grows by one every round.

  • Paddle Ball

    Bat the ball past your opponent. Three computer levels or two players, first to seven.

  • Maze Chomper

    Eat every pellet in the maze while four Wisps with different hunting styles chase you.

  • Alien Invaders

    Blast the marching alien fleet before it lands, from behind four crumbling shields.

  • Space Rocks

    Turn, thrust and fire to break drifting rocks into ever-smaller pieces before they hit you.

  • River Hopper

    Hop across a busy road and a river of logs and turtles to fill all five burrows.

  • Flappy Wing

    One tap to flap. Fly through the gaps between stone columns and earn medals.

  • Ocean Grow

    Eat smaller fish to grow and steer clear of bigger ones. Fill the growth bar to level up.

  • Brick Breaker

    Bounce the ball off your paddle and smash every brick. Power-ups and five layouts.

  • Bubble Shooter

    Aim and fire bubbles; match three of a colour to pop them and drop hanging clusters.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Walls and Wrap?

In Walls mode the field has solid edges, as in the classic phone game. In Wrap mode the snake leaves one side and comes back on the opposite side, so only your own tail can stop you.

How do I play on a phone?

Swipe on the field in the direction you want to go, or use the arrow pad under the game. Quick swipes are queued, so you can turn twice in a row.

Why can't I turn back on myself?

Reversing straight into your own neck would end the game at once, so that turn is ignored.

How is the score counted?

Each berry scores 5 points on Easy, 10 on Normal and 15 on Fast. Your best score is saved in this browser.

Can I pause?

Yes. Press Pause or the P key. The game also pauses by itself when you switch to another tab.

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