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The classic Nokia Snake game, reborn for the modern web.

Relive the legendary monochrome thrill of the Nokia 3310. Pixel-perfect graphics, buttery smooth controls, and a high score that follows you everywhere — playable instantly in your browser on any device.

Players
1.2M+
Rating
4.9★
Since
1997
SNAKE II ●●●●○
SCORE: 0042
NOKIA

Built for nostalgia. Tuned for today.

Every detail polished, from the pixel grid to the d-pad feel.

Authentic Pixel Look

A true monochrome LCD aesthetic with the iconic green-on-green Nokia palette and crisp pixel rendering.

Buttery Controls

Arrow keys, WASD, swipe gestures, and on-screen buttons — responsive on every device.

High Score Saved

Your best run is stored locally, so every session is a chance to beat your record.

Three Difficulty Levels

Choose Easy, Classic, or Insane to match your skill — speed and challenge scale up dramatically.

Mobile Friendly

Play seamlessly on phones and tablets with a clean responsive layout and touch controls.

No Ads. No Tracking.

Pure, distraction-free play. No popups, no sign-ups, just the game you remember.

How to Play Snake

Simple to learn. Impossible to put down.

  1. 1

    Move the snake

    Use arrow keys or WASD on desktop. Swipe or tap the d-pad on mobile.

  2. 2

    Eat the pixels

    Each food pellet grows your snake and adds points to your score.

  3. 3

    Avoid yourself

    Don't crash into the walls or your own tail — one mistake ends the run.

  4. 4

    Beat your record

    Survive longer, eat more, and chase the legendary perfect game.

Move
WASDMove (alt)
SpacePause / Resume
RRestart

A short history of Snake

From a 1976 arcade idea to the most-played game of the early mobile era — here's how Snake slithered into pop culture history.

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1976

Blockade arrives in arcades

Gremlin Industries releases Blockade, an arcade title that pioneered the now-classic "growing trail" mechanic that Snake would later popularize.

1997

Snake on the Nokia 6110

Nokia engineer Taneli Armanto designs Snake for the Nokia 6110, making it one of the first games preinstalled on a mobile phone.

2000

The Nokia 3310 era

The Nokia 3310 ships with Snake II and sells over 126 million units, turning Snake into a global phenomenon and a pop-culture icon.

Today

A web-native revival

This project recreates the magic with modern web tech — vanilla JavaScript, HTML5 Canvas, and a UI tuned for both nostalgia and 2026 ergonomics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Nokia Snake game free to play?

Yes. The game is 100% free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no download, signup, or installation. Just click "Play" and you're in.

Can I play Nokia Snake on my phone?

Absolutely. The game is fully responsive and supports swipe gestures as well as a four-direction on-screen d-pad. Works great on both Android and iOS browsers.

Does the game save my high score?

Yes. Your high score is saved in your browser's local storage. It will persist between sessions on the same device and browser.

What was the original Nokia Snake?

Snake was preinstalled on Nokia mobile phones starting with the Nokia 6110 in 1997, designed by Taneli Armanto. Snake II shipped with the iconic Nokia 3310 in 2000 and is widely considered one of the most-played video games in history.

Are there different difficulty levels?

Yes. You can pick Easy, Classic, or Insane mode. Each ramps up the snake's speed and the challenge dramatically.

Is the game open source?

This recreation is built with vanilla HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS — easy to read, easy to learn from, and great for tinkering.