Question 1

How do you play Snake?

Accepted Answer

Use the arrow keys (or swipe on mobile) to steer the snake. Eat the red food to grow longer and score points. Avoid running into the walls or your own tail — that ends the game.

Question 2

How does scoring work in Snake?

Accepted Answer

Each piece of food eaten is worth 10 points. The snake grows by one segment for every food eaten. Speed increases every 5 foods for an extra challenge.

Question 3

Can I pause the game?

Accepted Answer

Yes — press Space, P, or click the Pause button to freeze the game. Press again to resume. The timer stops during pause so your high score reflects actual play time.

Question 4

Is my best score saved?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The best score is stored in your browser's local storage, so it stays across sessions on the same device. Pick a difficulty to track separate bests for each speed.