🐍 Snake
Snake has roots going back to the 1976 arcade game Blockade, but it became a global phenomenon when Nokia pre-installed it on their mobile phones in 1998. The Nokia 6110 version, programmed by Taneli Armanto, introduced an entire generation to mobile gaming. Today, Snake remains one of the most recognized and beloved games in history, with Google even featuring a playable version in search results.
How to Play Snake
🖥️ Desktop
Use the arrow keys to control the snake's direction. The snake moves continuously — you only change its direction. Eat the red food dots to grow longer and earn points. Avoid hitting the walls or your own tail. The game gets progressively harder as your snake grows longer, leaving less room to maneuver.
📱 Mobile
Swipe in any direction to change the snake's heading. The snake will continue moving in that direction until you swipe again. Eat food to grow and score points. Be careful — as you get longer, it becomes easier to accidentally run into yourself.
Game Features
- ✓Classic arcade gameplay faithful to the original
- ✓Smooth, responsive controls
- ✓Progressive difficulty — the longer you survive, the harder it gets
- ✓Score tracking for competitive play
- ✓Clean grid-based visuals
Tips & Tricks
- Stay near the center of the board early on — it gives you more escape routes
- Plan 2-3 moves ahead, especially when your snake is long
- Avoid trapping yourself in corners or along edges
- Create a systematic pattern (like following the walls) when your snake gets very long
- Don't rush toward food — sometimes the safe path is longer but better
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest score possible in Snake?
The maximum score depends on the grid size. On our 20×20 grid, the theoretical maximum is filling every cell, which would give you a score of around 3980 points. In practice, scores above 500 are impressive.
Why is Snake so popular?
Snake's appeal lies in its perfect simplicity — anyone can understand the rules in seconds, but mastering it takes real skill. It was also one of the first mobile games ever, reaching hundreds of millions of Nokia phone users in the late 1990s.
Is this the same Snake from Nokia phones?
This is a faithful recreation of the classic Snake gameplay. While the original Nokia Snake had a smaller grid and simpler graphics, the core mechanics — eat, grow, don't crash — are exactly the same.