How To Play Snake For Free On Google

You haven’t played Snake until you play Snake on your smartphone. It’s not the same as what you used to have on previously un-smart phones, that were black and white in color. The new Snake is modern and worthy of your smartphone’s graphics and color.

In the Google version of snakes, you control a train that picks tourists up from certain cities around the world. You also get to collect landmarks, foods and earn plenty of extra points for every accomplished task.

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So, to play the game for free, you must first find it. Google hid it as part of their April fool’s stunt, and they have been having plenty of fun as people try to find where it is. If you are lucky enough to find it, we are here to tell you how you can win this game.

How To Play Snake For Free On Google
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How To Play The Game

You shall need to first download the Google Maps app on your IOS or Android phone, but this is not a problem as it comes pre-installed with Android phones. It is also a hugely popular app on your iPhone, so just look for it.

On Google Maps, you shall press on the menu button that is on the top left side of the screen. Scroll down and look for Play Snake, and then click on it so the game can load on your device. You can also choose different world locations on the app.

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How To Play On Your Desktop

If you wish to play the game on your laptop, then you shall start by finding the Google Maps Website first, and then find the dedicated site for the Play Snake game. The version on the desktop is the same as on the IOS or Android device, only that you shall use arrow keys instead of swiping.

How Can You Win This Game?

This game is played just like any other game, but you need to bear a few things in mind if you want to get the highest possible scores.

  • Be careful when going around edges on the map. Now unlike other snake versions, if you happen to hit a wall, you shall lose. So, play it very safe when you have to pick people around an edge.
  • On the IOS and Android versions of the game, you can be able to queue up swipes, so you do them when you come back. If you happen to be turning around quickly, then this comes in handy.
  • For those who remember the original game on the Nokia phones, many years ago now, the arrow keys on your desktop work great when moving around, and you do not even need much effort.
  • A tall building will probably take up plenty of space, but you can be able to collect them all from the base and aim at grabbing around 10 points for this.
  • Finally, remember to grow each time you pick up a passenger.

How To Find And Download The Game

The first thing you have to do is download the Google Maps app and open it. This app, as we have mentioned earlier, is already installed on your phone. If you cannot find it, especially if you are using an iPhone, simply go to the play store and download it.

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Next, click on the menu icon on the upper left side of your screen. Hint for this is that it looks like a snake. Choose the “play snake” option. This is about halfway down the drop-down menu. Next, choose the overlay city you wish to use, but you can also choose the whole world.

Different cities have different subways designs and routes. Play snake as much as you want. The goal of the game is to pick up as many passengers as you possibly can without falling from the map.

If you can snag a city landmark such as the big ben in London, you will earn extra points. For playing on your laptop, Google has already set up a website for you to use. Suffice it to say that it looks far much better than the one on the phone.

How To Play Snake For Free On Google
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Conclusion

It’s always great to take some time off and just play. This game brings some nostalgic feelings from the good old days when all you had was the snake game on your phone. Users are loving playing this game, and with the advanced options, it is much more fun.

The swipe gestures and other modern features also make it one of the coolest apps on the internet right now. Go to your Play Store or App Store and download google maps to start enjoying this game that will take you back to your childhood.