Hidden Snake Games: Where to Find and Play Them

The game Snake is a timeless classic that has popped up in clever new places as hidden easter eggs on different platforms. These little surprises are not only nostalgic, they also give you a fun break in your daily routine. Here is a clear guide on how to find and play these secret Snake games.

SNEK on Discord’s 404 Page (still works)

Screenshot of the hidden Discord Snek Snake game

Discord has a secret Snake game built into its 404 error page. It’s called SNEK and it’s got playful visuals and a snake that slithers around obstacles. To get there, do the following:

Step 1: Open Discord’s 404 page

Go directly to: discord.com/404
Or make an error: type a fake path after the Discord URL (for example: discord.com/doesnotexist)

You’ll see a fun little animation featuring Wumpus, the Discord mascot. If you look in the bottom right corner, you’ll notice a small sign with a green snake.

Step 2: Click the green snake sign

It’s the sign on the far bottom right (see image above, it's marked with a red circle)
Click it and the game will launch instantly

Hit “Push Snake” to begin. You can use your arrow keys or WASD to steer the snake and collect the moving items. The longer you hold a direction, the faster it moves.

Google Maps Snake (removed)

Google Maps Snake game with bus collecting passengers

Back in 2019, Google Maps gave Snake a global makeover. In this version, you drive a bus or train, picking up passengers and landmarks instead of apples. The goal is the same: don’t crash.

How to play:

Search for snake googlemaps in your browser
Click the “Start” button
Pick a location like Cairo or London or go with the world map
Control your ride with arrows, WASD, mouse or touch

It played like classic Snake but added a travel theme. It worked well on both desktop and mobile and remained available for years. In 2025, Google took the game offline, although a few mirrors are still available.

Eat This Playlist on Spotify (iOS only)

Spotify Eat This Playlist Snake mini game

Spotify turned playlists into Snake food with a mini-game called Eat This Playlist. In it, your snake eats album covers while triggering songs.

How to find it:

Open the Spotify app on iPhone or iPad
Choose any playlist
Tap the three-dot menu under the playlist title
Scroll down and tap “Eat This Playlist”

Once the game starts, your snake will move around the screen gobbling up album covers. Each cover triggers its own song, combining music and gameplay in one smooth loop.

Google’s Built-in Snake (still active)

Google built-in Snake game launched via search results

Google has a built-in Snake game you can access just by searching. It includes both classic mode and themed versions with fun little challenges.

To play:

Go to Google.com
Search for “Snake game” and press Enter
Click the “Play” button in the results
Click “Start” and use the arrow keys to control the snake

It’s quick to launch and works on any device. Plus, if you want to play Google Snake again later, you can also find it on our site SnakeGame.net.

Snake on YouTube’s Buffer Screen (now removed)

There used to be a hidden Snake game in YouTube’s video player. When videos were stuck buffering, you could press arrow keys and play Snake right over the loading circle. It’s no longer there, since buffering barely happens now, but anyone who remembers it probably still smiles thinking about it.

Snake on Old Nokia Phones (still works on some models)

If you grew up in the late 90s or early 2000s, you probably remember Snake on your Nokia. First released on the Nokia 6110 in 1997, it became one of the most iconic mobile games ever. Some newer Nokia phones still include a modern version, but if you still have an old model somewhere, you can fire it up and play the original like it's 1999.

Snake in Google Doodles (archived)

Snake has appeared in several of Google’s Doodles over the years. One memorable version came out for Chinese New Year in 2013. These special Doodles offered themed visuals and festive backgrounds. You can still find some of them in the official Google Doodle archive if you want to revisit them.

Snake in Facebook Messenger (no longer active)

Snake game inside Facebook Messenger interface

Back in 2016, Facebook Messenger introduced a secret Snake game through Instant Games. You could launch it by opening a chat, tapping the game controller icon or typing “@snake.” Once inside, you could challenge friends and track high scores. The feature has been removed, but for a while it gave Snake a fun social twist.

Final Thoughts

Snake has been hiding in all kinds of places, error pages, music apps, map tools and even messaging platforms. Whether you’re playing it on Discord, Spotify or an old Nokia, each version brings its own spin to the game we’ve all played at some point. Hidden or not, Snake is still going strong.