Snake: play the snake game online free

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Here is the classic snake game, free in your browser. Steer your snake around the board, eat the apples and grow longer. No download and no sign-up.

The longer you get, the trickier it is to avoid your own tail. It is simple to learn and hard to master.

Also called: snake game online, classic snake, free snake game

How to play

Press the arrow keys to steer. On a phone, use the on-screen arrows.
Guide the snake to an apple to eat it. Each apple makes the snake longer and adds to your score.
Do not hit a wall.
Do not hit your own tail.
The game ends when you crash. Start again and try to beat your best.

Keyboard: arrows, A and B. Phone: the on-screen pad.

Tips

Plan ahead and turn early.
Keep to the edges at first, then work inward.
When you are long, leave room to turn.

Questions

Is Snake free, and do I need to download anything?

Yes, it is free. Snake plays right in your web browser with no download, no sign-up and no ads on the site. Just open the page and start.

Can I play Snake on my phone or tablet?

Yes. On a phone or tablet, an on-screen pad with arrows and A and B buttons shows up under the game. On a computer, use the arrow keys and the A and B keys.

How do I play snake?

Steer the snake with the arrows, eat apples to grow, and avoid the walls and your own tail.

What ends the game?

Hitting a wall or your own tail.