Eat fruits, grow longer, and beat the GhostSnake in this colorful ASCII Snake game
Welcome to our ASCII Snake, a dynamic twist on the timeless arcade classic brought to life with vibrant ASCII art! Glide through ever-changing grids, devour fruits, and grow your snake while avoiding walls, yourself, and if you dare, a cunning AI-controlled rival. With adjustable speed, multiple map sizes, and unique visual themes, every round offers a fresh challenge. Whether you’re chasing high scores or testing your reflexes against the GhostSnake, this text-based adventure delivers fast-paced action, strategy, and pure retro fun!
Score: 0
Press D to start
GAME OVER
Instruction
Controls:- W = Up
- S = Down
- A = Left
- D = Right
Settings:
- Select map size (S, M, L, XL, XXL) before starting.
- Adjust speed with the slider (slow to very fast).
- Change theme anytime: Classic, Greek, Alphabet, or Lines.
- Optionally enable GhostSnake for an AI challenge.
Goal:
Eat fruits to grow longer and increase your score. Apples give 1 point, bananas 3 points (Switches places if you are not fast enough), and pineapples 5 points (Disappears if you are not fast enough). Avoid crashing into walls, yourself, or the GhostSnake. Fill the entire map or survive as long as possible to win."
Acknowledgments and credits
ASCII Snake is an original game created, designed, and programmed by Elias Wejdin, and developed under the Injosoft brand. All rights to the game name, source code, design, and ASCII artwork are reserved by Injosoft. Any reproduction, modification, or redistribution without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.Thanks for playing and keeping the ASCII gaming spirit alive!
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