onlinegamesbrowser.comHow to play
The snake never stops moving. All you choose is when it turns. Each apple you swallow adds a block to its length and a point to Apples, and nudges the pace up a notch.
- Pick a speed: Slow, Normal or Fast.
- Get moving with Start, any arrow key, or a swipe across the grid.
- Head for the apple. Once it's eaten, the snake grows and another apple pops up elsewhere.
- The round ends the moment the head hits a wall or any part of the snake itself.
- Try to top Best, which keeps a separate record for each speed.
Controls
- Keyboard: W A S D or the arrows turn the snake. Space or P pauses.
- Touch screens: a swipe in any direction turns it, and four arrow buttons sit below the grid as well.
- Pause: the button stops the snake until you carry on.
- For a tight U-turn, press two directions quickly, such as up and then left.
Tips
- While the snake is short, stay near the edges and keep the middle free for later.
- Think about where the next apple will leave you, not just how to reach it, so you don't get boxed in.
- Once the snake gets long, chase your own tail. The square it just left is always safe.
- Learn the turns on Slow, then move up to Normal and Fast.
- If the keys move this page instead of the snake, click the board once so the game has focus.
FAQ
Is the snake game free?
Yes. There's no sign-up, no download and no limit on how many rounds you play.
Does the snake speed up?
Yes. Every apple makes it a touch quicker, until it reaches the ceiling for the speed you picked. That ceiling is highest on Fast.
Does snake work on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Swipe across the grid to change direction, or use the on-screen arrows if you want more precise turns.
Can I play it on a school Chromebook?
The snake game runs in an ordinary browser tab with nothing to install, so a school Chromebook can play it. Whether the page opens on a school network is the school's call, and if it is blocked there, only the IT team can change that.
