Snake Classic – Grid Snake on One Keyboard
Snake Classic is the familiar grow-and-turn loop: start short, eat food on the grid, and every bite adds length and score. Hit a wall or your own body and the round ends—press R to try again.
Updated 2026-08-03 · single
About this game
Movement locks to four directions on a 16px grid. Speed ramps up as you score, so long snakes need earlier turns. Food never lands on your body, and reverse inputs are ignored so you cannot fold into yourself in one keypress.
Controls
| Player | Keys |
|---|---|
| Player | Arrow keys or WASD to steer |
| Player | R = restart after game over |
Common use cases
- Replay classic snake when you want a pure keyboard score chase.
- Practice planning turns before the body fills the board.
- Fill a few quiet minutes with rules everyone already knows.
Tips
- Prefer wide loops early; tight coils leave no escape later.
- Queue the next turn a beat early—direction changes apply on the next step.
- WASD and arrow keys both steer the same way.
FAQ
How do I score in Snake Classic?
Each food bite adds one point and one body segment.
What causes game over?
Hitting a wall or colliding with any part of your snake.
Does the snake speed up?
Yes. Steps get faster as your score rises.
How do I restart after a crash?
Press R to reset length and score.