About Classic Snake
Snake is one of the most famous video games ever made and a nostalgic favorite for anyone who played it on an old mobile phone. Our Classic Snake keeps the timeless gameplay with a bright, modern look.
Golden apples appear every fifth apple and are worth five times as much.
Classic Snake at a glance
| Genre | Arcade game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Swipe, arrows or buttons |
| Typical game length | 2 to 10 minutes |
| Lives | 3 per run |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Classic Snake
- Swipe to steer. Or use the arrow keys or on-screen buttons.
- Eat apples. Grow longer with each one.
- Avoid crashing. Walls and your own tail cost a heart.
Rules
- You get 3 hearts. After a crash, the snake restarts in the middle but keeps your score.
Levels and difficulty
The snake speeds up as you eat more apples.
Scoring
10 points per apple, 50 per golden apple. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Classic Snake
- Move along the edges to keep the middle open.
- Plan a route back from each apple before you grab it.
- Avoid trapping yourself in a corner as you grow.
History of the game
Snake-style games date back to the 1976 arcade game Blockade, and the genre became iconic when Snake was preinstalled on Nokia phones from 1997.
How we built and tested Classic Snake
We tested controls with swipes, keys and buttons in automated runs, including crashes and heart loss.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play with a keyboard?
Yes, arrow keys or W, A, S, D.
Does the snake get faster?
Yes, a little with every apple.