Snake II

Lore & Background

Snake II was officially released in 2000 for the Nokia 3310. Its gameplay is similar to the original Snake: the player controls a snake through the phone's number keys, collecting orbs to increase length, with the game ending if the snake collides with itself or scenery. A key difference from its predecessor is that the main level does not end upon hitting screen boundaries; instead, the snake appears on the opposite side. The game also allows eating more orbs beyond the existing snake length, features five different mazes, improved graphics, and higher speed. It supported two-player play via infrared connection.

Reader's Guide

Snake II holds significance as one of the most widely played mobile games of its era, helping Nokia reach approximately 350 million gamers. The Nokia 3310, which included the game, sold about 126 million units, while the Nokia 1100 sold over 250 million units with the game installed. Its release in 1998 for the Nokia 7110, followed by a 2000 re-release for the Nokia 3310 and a 2002 color version for J2ME devices, extended its reach. In December 2020, Retro Widget released Snake II for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Android, ensuring its legacy in modern mobile gaming. The game's wrap-around boundaries and multiplayer infrared feature distinguished it from its predecessor and contributed to its enduring popularity.

Did You Know?

• Snake II was released in 2000 for the Nokia 3310.
• Unlike its predecessor, the main level does not end if the snake hits screen boundaries; it appears on the opposite side.
• The game supported two-player play using infrared connection.
• The Nokia 1100 sold approximately 250 million units total, and Snake II was among the games featured on it.