How to play Snake

Guide the snake to the apples without hitting a wall (depending on the mode) or your own tail.

Controls

Desktop

Arrow keys, WASD or ZQSD to turn. Space or P to pause.

Mobile and tablet

Swipe on the board in the direction you want, or use the buttons below it.

Game modes

Classic: deadly walls, increasing speed. Zen: walls wrap around. Turbo: deadly walls and high speed from the start. Each mode keeps its own best score.

5 tips to beat your best score

  1. Stay near the edges while the snake is short to keep the center free.
  2. Prefer wide U-turns over tight zigzags.
  3. Don't go straight for an apple if your tail blocks the way out.
  4. Plan two turns ahead: the game remembers up to two queued moves.
  5. On mobile, use short, quick swipes.

FAQ

Is the game really free?

Yes. No sign-up and nothing to install. It runs in your browser.

Where is my best score saved?

On your device, in your browser. If you clear the site's data, it is erased.

Can I play offline?

Once the page has loaded, the game keeps running without a connection as long as you don't close it.

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