How to Play Snake

Game Modes

Normal Mode

Classic snake gameplay with consistent food effects.

Chaos Mode

Unpredictable gameplay where each food gives different powers or weaknesses!

Basic Controls

• Use arrow keys or WASD to control the snake
• On mobile, swipe in any direction to move
• Avoid hitting walls or yourself!

Normal Mode

• Eat red food to grow longer and increase your score
• Big Food gives 20 points (appears every 5 normal foods, lasts 3s)
• The snake moves faster as you grow longer

Chaos Mode

• First food is always normal (red)
• Each food after changes type with different effects
• Effects last until you eat the next food
• No Big Food appears in Chaos Mode

Food Types & Effects

• Normal Food (Red) - Grow by 1 segment (+10 points) - 30% spawn rate
• Speed Berry (Blue) - Snake moves faster (+15 points) - 15% spawn rate
• Slow Melon (Teal) - Snake moves slower (+15 points) - 10% spawn rate
• Shrink Grape (Purple) - Snake shortens by 2 segments (+15 points) - 5% spawn rate
• Grow Apple (Orange) - Snake grows by 3 segments (+30 points) - 10% spawn rate
• Ghost Banana (Yellow) - Pass through yourself once (+25 points) - 5% spawn rate
• Reverse Chili (Dark Red) - Controls are reversed (+20 points) - 10% spawn rate
• Shield Lemon (Lime) - Invincible until you eat the next food (+50 points) - 5% spawn rate
• Poison Mushroom (Brown) - Snake shrinks by 5 segments (-50 points) - 5% spawn rate
• Teleport Plum (Pink) - Teleport to random location (+40 points) - 5% spawn rate

Pro Tips

• Normal Mode: Plan your route ahead, watch for big food timer
• Chaos Mode: Adapt quickly to food effects, avoid poison mushrooms!
• Use the edges to make sharp turns
• Effects last until you eat the next food

The History of Snake

Snake is one of the most iconic mobile games ever created, first appearing on Nokia phones in the late 1990s. The game became a cultural phenomenon and is often credited as one of the first truly popular mobile games.

Origins

• Originally created by Taneli Armanto at Nokia in 1997
• First appeared on the Nokia 6110
• Based on the classic arcade game "Blockade" from 1976
• Simple concept: guide a growing snake to eat food without hitting walls or itself

Cultural Impact

• Installed on over 400 million devices worldwide
• Became synonymous with Nokia phones
• Inspired countless variations and remakes
• One of the first games to prove mobile gaming viability

Legacy

Today, Snake remains a beloved retro game that represents the golden age of simple, addictive gameplay. Our version brings this classic experience to modern web browsers while maintaining the authentic feel that made it legendary.