How do you play Snake?

Steer the snake into the food to grow one segment at a time. The run ends when you hit a wall or your own body — plan your path so you always leave yourself a way out.

Does Snake get faster?

Yes. Every apple eaten speeds the snake up slightly, down to a fixed top speed — the late game is all reflexes.

Can I play Snake on my phone?

Yes. Swipe anywhere on the board to turn, or use the on-screen arrow pad below it. It's free, with no download and no login.

Snake

Eat, grow, and don't bite your tail.

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About Snake

Category: Arcade
Difficulty: easy
Typical session: ~4 min

The timeless arcade snake. Steer around the board eating apples — every bite makes you longer and the game faster, until one wrong turn ends the run.

Play Snake free online in your browser — no download, no install and no sign-up. It runs on phones, tablets, laptops and school or work Chromebooks. Sign in only if you want to save your progress and appear on the leaderboard.

How to play Snake

Steer with arrow keys, WASD, swipes, or the on-screen arrows.
Eat the food to grow longer and score a point.
The snake speeds up a little with every bite.
Don't hit the walls or your own body.
Chase your longest run — best score hits the leaderboard.

Snake — frequently asked questions

How do you play Snake?: Steer the snake into the food to grow one segment at a time. The run ends when you hit a wall or your own body — plan your path so you always leave yourself a way out.
Does Snake get faster?: Yes. Every apple eaten speeds the snake up slightly, down to a fixed top speed — the late game is all reflexes.
Can I play Snake on my phone?: Yes. Swipe anywhere on the board to turn, or use the on-screen arrow pad below it. It's free, with no download and no login.

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