Play Snake on Google Maps—with a twist

avikadua · April 1, 2019, 4:52pm

You may have noticed something special when you opened Google Maps on your phone today. This April Fools’ Day, we’ve reimagined the classic game Snake by adding our own twist on Maps.

You can slither through different locations across the world—including Cairo, London, San Francisco, São Paulo, Sydney, and Tokyo. Instead of a snake, you’ll navigate the 8-bit map as a mode of transportation that changes depending on the city you choose.

To start playing, simply open the Google Maps app, tap on the menu icon on the top left corner, then select Play Snake. Then choose a city and start picking up as many passengers as you can as your train travels around the world—stopping everywhere from Big Ben, to the Great Sphinx of Giza, to the Eiffel Tower. But make sure you don’t run off the map (or into yourself)!

Caption: A GIF that shows how to play Snake in the Google Maps app on mobile. Snake on Google Maps rolls out worldwide on Android and iOS today and will be live in the app for about a week. Share your high scores on social media using #GoogleMapsSnake!

Looking to play on a bigger screen? Visit our standalone site to play long after April Fools is over.

bdmafuz · April 1, 2019, 3:03am

Hello everyone today I found one game on Google Maps.

Who got this?

Garg_Saab · April 1, 2019, 3:32am

Hi @bdmafuz ,

You seem to be a fortunate guy, Play and enjoy because I failed to locate such an option in my app.

Divyesh000 · April 1, 2019, 3:59am

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TheEagleEye · April 1, 2019, 4:09am

I did @bdmafuz but I ignore it as I don’t play games on mobile or computer. I believe such games destroy people’s minds. I think it is one reason young children are misbehaving so much.

RishabhBansal1 · April 1, 2019, 9:22am

I felt like I’m on a time travel when I saw this.

Let’s relive our childhood with #GoogleMapsSnake.

https://snake.googlemaps.com?hl=en-GB

bdmafuz · April 1, 2019, 9:26am

@Garg_Saab update your apps, i think it will come to your apps.

ErmesT · April 1, 2019, 9:41am

Yes indeed @RishabhBansal1

BTW, on your screenshoot you are sharing your email address. As Local Guides Connect is a public forum, we discourage Local Guides to show private information. For your own privacy please edit your post

@MashaPS

afrademon · April 1, 2019, 10:14am

Hi LGs!

Today I’ve noticed a new feature on Google maps. Now you can play Snake game on Google maps. Maybe for April fools.

Let me know if you have also this feature

and

don’t forget to share your high score!

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SaifIS · April 1, 2019, 10:18am

@afrademon Ys just got this on my mobile. Though I have played this yesterday on my computer. Map is being more fun.

ErmesT · April 1, 2019, 10:22am

Yes indeed @afrademon @Divyesh000

I am merging your post with a previous one about the same subject

BTW, on your screenshoot you are sharing your email address. As Local Guides Connect is a public forum, we discourage Local Guides to show private information. For your own privacy please edit your post

@MashaPS

MashaPS · April 1, 2019, 11:21am

Thanks for tagging me @ErmesT .

@RishabhBansal1 , @Divyesh000 and @afrademon , please be informed that I have removed the screenshots containing your personal information. We do not encourage Local Guides to share private information publicly on Connect in order to protect yours and other users’ privacy and safety.