Classic Snake vs Google Snake vs Nokia 3310 Snake
The Snake game has evolved through many versions over the years. Let's compare our Classic Snake Game with Google Snake and the original Nokia 3310 Snake that captivated millions of players worldwide.
Similarities
- Core gameplay: Control a snake to eat food and grow longer
- Game over conditions: Hitting walls or your own tail ends the game
- Score tracking: All versions track your score based on food eaten
- Simple controls: Directional controls for moving the snake
- Addictive gameplay: All versions feature the same addictive "just one more try" appeal
Differences
Classic Snake Game
- Retro neon aesthetic with glowing effects
- Focused on the pure, classic Snake experience
- Local high score tracking for the last 30 days
- Dedicated D-pad controls for mobile users
- Retro sound effects
- Playable on any modern device
Google Snake
- Modern, colorful design with Google's aesthetic
- Additional features like different foods and modes
- Multiple speed options
- Different map sizes and shapes
- Easter eggs and special themes
- Requires Google search to access
Nokia 3310 Snake
- Monochrome display with pixel graphics
- Limited to Nokia phone hardware
- Extremely simple visuals
- Physical button controls
- No sound effects on early versions
- Limited to one speed and difficulty
Nokia Snake History
The Snake game became a cultural phenomenon when it was pre-installed on Nokia phones in the late 1990s. The Nokia 3310 version, released in 2000, is perhaps the most iconic, with an estimated 350 million devices sold worldwide. The Nokia 1100, which also featured Snake, sold over 250 million units, making it one of the best-selling consumer electronics devices of all time.
The original Nokia Snake was designed by Taneli Armanto and was first included in the Nokia 6110 in 1997. The game was simple: a snake moves around the screen, eating food (represented by dots), growing longer with each piece eaten. The game ends when the snake hits the edge of the screen or its own body.
Google Snake History
Google introduced its version of Snake as an Easter egg in Google Maps for April Fools' Day in 2019. It later became available as a standalone game that could be accessed by searching for "snake game" or "play snake" on Google. The Google version modernized the concept with colorful graphics, multiple game modes, and various maps based on cities around the world.
Which One Should You Play?
If you're looking for a nostalgic experience with retro styling that captures the essence of classic Snake games from the Nokia era but with modern conveniences, our Classic Snake Game is perfect for you. If you prefer more variety with modern features and Google's colorful aesthetic, Google Snake might be more to your liking. And if you're a true purist seeking the original experience, you'd need to find an old Nokia 3310 or Nokia 1100 phone!
Why not try our version? It offers the perfect balance between nostalgic gameplay and modern web features, playable on any device with a browser.