About Snake: rules, bonuses, and leaderboard
Snake is a fast arcade game where you guide a growing snake, collect food, and survive as long as possible. This page explains how this specific version works.
Intro
You can play instantly in your browser. Every food pickup makes the snake longer, so the challenge is balancing score gains with safe movement.
Controls
- Arrow keys or WASD: move
- Space: pause or resume
- Enter: start
- R: restart immediately
On mobile, swipe on the board or use the on-screen direction buttons.
Rules and scoring
- Eat food to score points.
- The snake grows after each pickup.
- The run ends if you hit a wall or your own body.
As speed rises, consistency matters more than risky shortcuts.
Bonus food and snail
Bonus food appears with 2x, 5x, and 10x multipliers. These can boost score quickly, but chasing them is not always worth the risk.
When the snail appears, collecting it triggers a short slowdown effect. Use that window to recover spacing and reset your route.
Leaderboard and account
The game includes a global leaderboard. You need to be signed in to save scores to that list.
Tips
- Keep the center open for escape routes.
- Favor safe paths once your snake gets long.
- Pause briefly if your timing starts to slip.
- Take bonus food when you already have a safe exit.
Short FAQ
How do I pause?
Press Space or use the pause button on mobile.
What are 2x, 5x, and 10x?
They are bonus food multipliers.
What does the snail do?
It activates a short slowdown so you can make safer turns.
Do I need an account for leaderboard saves?
Yes. Sign-in is required to save to the global leaderboard.
Ready to try it? Play Snake now and see how high you can climb.