Skip to content

How to Mod the Google Snake Game

The classic Snake game has brought joy to millions since debuting in arcades in the late 1970s. With its simple yet addictive gameplay focused on navigating a growing snake around a board to eat food, it became an instant hit.

Flash forward to today and Snake remains one of the most iconic video games of all time. This is evidenced by Snake‘s evolution into the mobile game era and integration into modern platforms like Google Maps in 2013. The ability to slither a snake through the streets of famous cities put a creative new spin on the retro game.

Now with mods, we can take the Google Snake experience to extraordinary new levels. Mods, or modifications, allow gaming fans to customize their gameplay via tweaks to things like graphics, rules, adding levels or items, and more.

In this guide, you‘ll learn how to install mods to upgrade your Google Snake gameplay on Chrome or any computer. Let‘s slither down the modding rabbit hole together!

A Brief History of Snake and Gaming Mods

To understand how we arrived at modding Google Snake, it helps to learn more about the game‘s origins and the rise of mods in gaming culture:

  • 1976 – Snake first appears in arcades as Blockade. It gains major popularity on 1970s consoles like Atari under names like Rattle and Roll.

  • 1997 – Snake goes mobile, pre-loaded on Nokia phones which sold over 300 million units. This cemented it as one of the world‘s most-played mobile games.

  • Early 2000s – Advancements in internet connectivity and communities enable mods to become more prominent in PC gaming. Mods for popular titles like Counter-Strike and Warcraft III emerge.

  • 2007 – The iPhone opens mobile gaming to mods and customization with a publicly available SDK.

  • 2013 – Google adds Snake as an Easter Egg that can be played in Google Maps via clicking on the Pegman icon in the bottom right.

  • Today – Snake remains widely available across all platforms. Google Snake provides a new way to enjoy this iconic game.

Snake has demonstrated incredible staying power across five decades and multiple technological eras. This is partly owed to its simple, timeless formula.

As mods emerged in PC gaming, it was only natural for fans to want to extend Snake‘s longevity through customizations. And Google Snake‘s accessible web-based format makes it a perfect candidate for easy modding.

The Benefits of Modding Google Snake

Before diving into the how-to, let‘s explore why modding Google Snake is so rewarding:

  • Makes an old game feel new again – Breaths fresh life into Snake after so many years.

  • Adds more variety and challenges – New maps, skins, rules keeps gameplay exciting.

  • Caters the experience to you – Fine tune difficulty, visuals, and features to your preferences.

  • Expands the world – Mods allow exploring new environments, from real cities to fantasy lands.

  • Engages creative thinking – Choosing mod combos and making your ownmods exercises your imagination.

  • Introduction to coding – Learning modding teaches coding skills that can be applied elsewhere.

  • Thrilling sense of accomplishment – Successfully making and installing mods provides satisfaction.

Whether nostalgic for Snake‘s early days or just discovering it through Google, mods add whole new dimensions to establish your own immersive Snake adventures.

How to Install the Google Snake Menu Mod

Many types of Google Snake mods are available, but the Google Snake Menu Mod is a great starting point. Created by GitHub user DarkSnakeGang, it conveniently centralizes access to a wide array of mods through one menu screen.

Here are the steps to download and install it:

  1. Download – Visit this GitHub page and under Assets click MoreMenu.html to download the mod.

  2. Import – In Chrome, go to Bookmarks > Bookmark Manager. Click the 3 dots, select Import Bookmarks and import the downloaded MoreMenu.html file.

  3. Activate – Open Google Snake. Click the Chrome 3 dots > Bookmarks > Imported > More Menu Stuff. This activates the mod.

  4. Access – Return to Google Snake and click the gear icon now visible to open the mod menu.

With the menu mod installed, it‘s easy to turn various mods on and off. Next let‘s explore popular ways to customize your gameplay.

Useful Mod Menu Options

The mod menu contains a plethora of settings to tailor Google Snake to your preferences. Here are some of the most useful options to try:

Food

  • Type – Change food spawns to things like burgers, tacos or fruit instead of landmarks.

  • Frequency – Adjust how often food regenerates from very slow to very fast.

  • Rotting – Enable food rotting to disappear after some time for a challenge.

Maps

  • Default Maps – Toggle default maps like World Map, Moon, Mars, Ocean and more.

  • Custom Maps – Browse user-made maps including NYC, Disney World, Super Mario Bros and more.

Snake

  • Type – Choose a new snake avatar like a dog, cat, spider or dinosaur.

  • Speed – Set snake speed from very slow to ludicrously fast.

  • Trail – Select solid or dotted snake trails.

Gameplay

  • Difficulty – Increase or reduce game difficulty with options like no walls or immortal snake.

With creativity, you can craft a unique play style. A toddler may enjoy an immortal peppa pig traversing a balloon world map while an expert might prefer a speedy dotted snake with rotten food enabled on a complex Mars map. The combinations are endless!

Installing Mods from GitHub

While the menu mod makes modding Google Snake accessible, for even deeper customization you can install mods directly from GitHub. Many fans code and share their own mods publicly.

To install:

  1. Browse – Search GitHub for Google Snake mods by popularity or date.

  2. Open Code – Click the mod and find the Raw button to open code. Copy all of it.

  3. Inject – In Google Snake, open the console (3 dots > More Tools > Developer Tools > Console) and paste in the code. Press enter to run.

  4. Activate – Close the console and reload Snake to activate the injected mod.

Repeat these steps to add multiple mods at once. Be sure to read documentation on proper installation and usage before running new code.

Popular GitHub mod categories include:

  • Maps – real world cities, fantasy realms, maze maps
  • Skins – anime, brands like Google and Starbucks
  • Food – new food types and physics
  • Game modes – battle royale, escape the maze
  • Visual/audio – graphics filters, custom music
  • Tools – map editors, snake trail editors

Creating Your Own Google Snake Mods

While advanced JavaScript knowledge is needed to code mods from scratch, you can still customize Snake through simpler tweaks.

Some starter ideas:

  • Edit existing maps – Download a GitHub map mod, edit the coordinates in the code, and re-inject it.

  • Mix and match pieces – Combine parts from multiple mods like sounds from one and skins from another.

  • Game rule experiments – Try tweaking default speed, size, spawn rates, etc. one variable at a time.

  • Snake trail changes – Edit trail width, dot spacing, or color.

  • Food experiments – Modify food size, color, or physics like gravity and bouncing.

Start small, test frequently, and incrementally increase complexity as you get comfortable. For deeper coding guidance, review resources like the Google Snake Modding Guide. Have fun bringing your unique creative vision to life!

Recommended Mod Combos

One of the most exciting aspects of Google Snake modding is mixing and matching different mods to craft personalized adventures.

Here are some of my favorite combos to try for both casual and advanced players:

Difficulty Map Snake Food Gameplay
Easy Candy World Gummy Bear Candy No walls
Easy Atlantis Mermaid Fish Immortal snake
Medium Hogwarts Wizard Potions Maze map
Hard Middle Earth Nazgul Hobbits Speed x2 + rotten food
Hard New York Taxi Tiny landmarks Realistic collision detection

Feel free to draw inspiration from these combos, or get creative and mix things up in your own way. The possibilities are endless!

Tips for a Smooth Google Snake Modding Experience

To ensure your modding endeavors go smoothly, keep these tips in mind:

  • Limit your active mods – Too many mods can slow things down. Stick to 2-3 at most.
  • Read the instructions – Always follow documentation on proper mod installation and usage.
  • Update frequently – Update mods after Google or Chrome updates to avoid conflicts.
  • Watch for bugs – If issues occur, disable mods one by one to identify culprits.
  • Back up your work – Occasionally back up your mod setup in case you need to reinstall the browser or mods.
  • Have fun! Don‘t be afraid to experiment and make Snake your own.

Take the time to properly install, configure, and manage your mods, and you‘ll be slithering seamlessly in no time.

Conclusion

Half a century later, Snake remains one of gaming‘s most beloved classics. With configurable mods, Google Snake provides a new playground for both casual and advanced players to craft personalized Snake adventures.

Take your gameplay to the next level by installing the Google Snake menu mod for quick access to customizable options. Branch out further by importing mods from the vibrant Google Snake modding community on GitHub.

Breathe new life into this iconic game by becoming a Snake modder yourself. Start small by tweaking existing mods, and work your way up to learning JavaScript and coding your mods from scratch.

The world of Google Snake modding offers endless possibilities. Set out on your own journey today to create the ultimate modded experience. Just watch out for those walls!

Tags: