How to Play the Google Snake Game (and How to Open It)
The classic snake game — eat food and grow longer — is also hidden inside Google Search as an easter egg. This page explains how to open the Google snake game, how the controls work, and how to change its settings. If you want to skip the search and play right now, try our browser-based snake game.
How to open it: search Google for "snake"
Search Google for "snake", "snake game", or "play snake" and a game card appears at the top of the results. Press the Play button and the game starts right there. No install needed, and it is completely free.
Basic controls and rules
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Controls (PC) | Arrow keys to change direction (up / down / left / right) |
| Controls (mobile) | Swipe to change direction |
| Goal | Eat the food (apples) to grow longer and score points |
| Game over | Hitting a wall or your own body ends the game |
In the Google version, the gear icon lets you change the snake speed, board size, and food type. Starting on a slower speed is a good way to learn the rules.
Test your skills in a snake game with length ranks
The KeyboardGym snake game adds tension: the snake speeds up a little with every bite. Your length earns you a rank from "Worm" up to "Dragon", and your personal best is saved. Once you are comfortable with the Google version, see how long you can grow here.