How to play
The snake keeps moving on its own; you only choose where it turns. Each piece of food adds a point and one square of length. The game ends when the head hits a wall or any part of the body. The board has 17 × 17 = 289 squares, so a perfect game fills all of them.
The three speeds
| Speed | Time per step | Squares per second |
|---|---|---|
| Slow | 170 ms | 5.9 |
| Normal | 120 ms | 8.3 |
| Fast | 80 ms | 12.5 |
Tips for a long snake
- Stay near the edges early on. It keeps the middle of the board free for later.
- Always leave yourself a way out. Before you enter a narrow gap, check that you can leave it again.
- Zigzag when the snake gets long. Sweeping the board in neat rows keeps the body in order instead of in knots.
- Remember the tail moves too. The square your tail is leaving is free on the next step – sometimes that is your escape.
Frequently asked questions
How do I control the snake on a phone?
Swipe in the direction you want to go, or use the arrow buttons under the board. On a computer, use the arrow keys or W, A, S and D; the space bar pauses.
What does “No walls” change?
With walls, hitting the edge ends the game. With no walls, the snake leaves through one side and comes back through the opposite one, so only its own body can stop it.
Why can’t the snake turn straight back?
Turning into the opposite direction would run the head into the neck. The game ignores that turn, so a quick double tap cannot end your game by accident.
Are my best scores saved?
Yes, on your device: a separate best score for every speed, with walls and without.
Does Snake work offline?
Yes. After the first visit with internet, the game works fully offline – a good one for a flight.