How to Mod Google Snake Game: The Complete Modder's Guide (Beginner to Advanced)

Want to transform Google's Snake game into something entirely your own? Whether you dream of neon snakes in cyberpunk cities, multiplayer battle royales, or physics-defying gravity mechanics—modding makes it possible. And you don't need to be a programming wizard to start.

Since Google Snake launched in 2013, thousands of creative modders have built incredible custom versions: snakes that shoot lasers, mazes that rotate, AI opponents that adapt to your playstyle, and even full 3D conversions. These aren't official Google features—they're fan-created modifications that push the game's boundaries in ways its creators never imagined.

This comprehensive guide teaches you everything about modding Google Snake, from simple visual reskins you can complete in 30 minutes to complex total conversions requiring advanced coding. Whether you're a complete beginner curious about changing your snake's color or an experienced developer ready to build multiplayer servers, you'll find step-by-step instructions, complete code examples, troubleshooting help, and inspiration from the best mods ever created.

The best part? You can start modding today, right in your browser, with free tools and this guide as your roadmap.

Understanding Google Snake Modding

What Is Game Modding?

Game modding is the practice of modifying a video game to change its appearance, gameplay, features, or mechanics. In Google Snake's case, modding ranges from:

Simple Modifications:

• Color changes
• Sprite replacements
• Speed adjustments
• Sound swaps

Complex Modifications:

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• New game modes
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• AI opponents
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• Multiplayer systems
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• Physics engines
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• 3D conversions
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Why Mod Google Snake?

Perfect Learning Platform:

✓ Simple codebase - Easy to understand
✓ Browser-based - No installation needed
✓ Instant testing - See changes immediately
✓ Active community - Help always available
✓ Low stakes - Can't break anything permanently

Educational Benefits:

• Learn JavaScript fundamentals
• Understand game loops
• Practice HTML5 Canvas
• Study collision detection
• Explore audio/visual programming
• Build portfolio projects

Creative Expression:

• Realize your game ideas
• Share with millions
• Join modding community
• Potentially go viral
• Develop transferable skills

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Important Note:

✓ ALLOWED: Personal mods, education, portfolios
✓ ALLOWED: Sharing code/tutorials
✓ ALLOWED: Non-commercial distribution
✗ NOT ALLOWED: Commercial use without permission
✗ NOT ALLOWED: Claiming Google's work as yours
✗ NOT ALLOWED: Malicious code distribution

Best Practices:

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• Credit Google and original creators
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• Share code openly
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• Help other modders
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• Respect intellectual property
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• No malware/scams
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• Educational focus
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The snake game google homepage has fostered a thriving modding community where creators share, collaborate, and push creative boundaries while respecting Google's work.

Getting Started: Essential Tools

1. Browser Developer Tools

Every modern browser includes powerful development tools:

Chrome DevTools (Recommended):

Access: F12 or Right-click → Inspect
Features:
- Console (run JavaScript)
- Elements (HTML/CSS inspection)
- Sources (code debugging)
- Network (resource tracking)
- Performance (optimization)

Firefox Developer Tools:

Access: F12 or Ctrl+Shift+I
Advantages: Better CSS editing, accessibility tools

Edge Developer Tools:

Access: F12
Note: Built on Chromium (same as Chrome)

2. Code Editors

For Simple Mods:

Online Editors (Easiest):

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• JSFiddle (jsfiddle.net)
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• CodePen (codepen.io)
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• JSBin (jsbin.com)
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Advantages:

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• No installation
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• Instant preview
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• Easy sharing
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• Version control
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For Complex Mods:

Desktop Editors (Professional):

Visual Studio Code (Recommended):

Download: code.visualstudio.com
Extensions:
- Live Server
- JavaScript debugger
- Prettier (code formatter)
- ESLint (error checking)

Sublime Text:

Lightweight alternative
Fast performance
Plugin ecosystem

Atom:

GitHub integration
Highly customizable
Large community

3. Graphics Tools

For Visual Mods:

Pixel Art (Snakes are pixel-based):

Piskel (Recommended for Beginners):

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• Free online tool
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• Sprite animation
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• Export to PNG/GIF
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• Grid-based editing
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Aseprite (Professional):

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• $19.99 (one-time)
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• Animation timeline
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• Onion skinning
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• Layer support
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GraphicsGale (Free):

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• Animation capable
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• Windows only
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• Professional features
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Vector Graphics:

Inkscape (Free):

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• SVG editing
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• Professional grade
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• Cross-platform
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Figma (Free for individuals):

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• Collaborative
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• Cloud-based
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• Modern interface
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4. Version Control

Git and GitHub:

Purpose: Track changes, collaborate, share
Setup:
1. Create GitHub account
2. Install Git locally
3. Initialize repository
4. Commit changes
5. Push to GitHub
6. Share with community

Benefits:

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• Never lose work
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• Track all changes
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• Collaborate easily
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• Professional portfolio
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• Community visibility
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Level 1: Visual Mods (Beginner)

Simple Color Changes

Easiest modification - change snake and apple colors:

Method 1: Browser Console (Temporary)

// Access Google Snake, open console (F12), paste:

// Change snake color to red
document.querySelectorAll('[style*="background"]').forEach(el => {
    if (el.style.backgroundColor.includes('rgb(74, 117, 44)')) {
        el.style.backgroundColor = '#FF0000';
    }
});

// Change apple color to blue
document.querySelectorAll('[style*="background"]').forEach(el => {
    if (el.style.backgroundColor.includes('rgb(219, 50, 54)')) {
        el.style.backgroundColor = '#0000FF';
    }
});

Result: Instant color change (resets on refresh)

Method 2: UserScript (Permanent)

Install Tampermonkey:

1. 
   
2. Add Tampermonkey extension to browser
3. 
   
4. Create new script
5. 
   
6. Paste code below
7. 
   
8. Save and enable
9. 
   

// ==UserScript==
// @name         Google Snake Color Mod
// @namespace    http://tampermonkey.net/
// @version      1.0
// @description  Custom colors for Google Snake
// @match        *://www.google.com/fbx?fbx=snake_arcade*
// @grant        none
// ==/UserScript==

(function() {
    'use strict';
    
    // Wait for game to load
    setTimeout(() => {
        // Custom colors
        const SNAKE_COLOR = '#FF00FF'; // Magenta snake
        const APPLE_COLOR = '#00FFFF'; // Cyan apple
        const BACKGROUND = '#000000'; // Black background
        
        // Apply colors
        const canvas = document.querySelector('canvas');
        if (canvas) {
            const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
            const originalFillRect = ctx.fillRect;
            
            ctx.fillRect = function(x, y, w, h) {
                // Detect what's being drawn based on size/position
                if (arguments.length === 4) {
                    // Snake segments are specific size
                    if (w === 10 && h === 10) {
                        this.fillStyle = SNAKE_COLOR;
                    }
                    // Apples are different size
                    else if (w === 8 && h === 8) {
                        this.fillStyle = APPLE_COLOR;
                    }
                }
                originalFillRect.apply(this, arguments);
            };
        }
    }, 2000);
})();

Result: Colors persist across sessions

Custom Sprite Replacement

Replace snake/apple with custom images:

Step 1: Create Your Sprite

Using Piskel (piskelapp.com):

1. New sprite → 16x16 pixels
2. Draw your design:
   - Snake head
   - Snake body segment
   - Apple/food item
3. Export as PNG
4. Upload to image host (imgur, etc.)

Step 2: Inject Custom Sprite

// Tampermonkey script for custom sprites

(function() {
    'use strict';
    
    // Your sprite URLs
    const SNAKE_HEAD = 'https://i.imgur.com/yoursnake.png';
    const SNAKE_BODY = 'https://i.imgur.com/yourbody.png';
    const APPLE_SPRITE = 'https://i.imgur.com/yourapple.png';
    
    // Preload images
    const snakeHeadImg = new Image();
    snakeHeadImg.src = SNAKE_HEAD;
    
    const snakeBodyImg = new Image();
    snakeBodyImg.src = SNAKE_BODY;
    
    const appleImg = new Image();
    appleImg.src = APPLE_SPRITE;
    
    // Wait for game
    setTimeout(() => {
        const canvas = document.querySelector('canvas');
        if (!canvas) return;
        
        const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
        const originalDrawImage = ctx.drawImage;
        
        // Intercept draw calls
        ctx.drawImage = function() {
            // Custom logic to determine what's being drawn
            // Replace with your images
            originalDrawImage.apply(this, arguments);
        };
    }, 2000);
})();

Animated Sprites

Make your snake sparkle, glow, or animate:

// Rainbow snake effect

let hue = 0;

function rainbowSnake() {
    const segments = document.querySelectorAll('.snake-segment');
    
    segments.forEach((segment, index) => {
        const segmentHue = (hue + (index * 10)) % 360;
        segment.style.backgroundColor = `hsl(${segmentHue}, 100%, 50%)`;
    });
    
    hue = (hue + 2) % 360;
    requestAnimationFrame(rainbowSnake);
}

rainbowSnake();

Result: Flowing rainbow colors along snake body

Background Customization

Change the game environment:

// Starfield background

function createStarfield() {
    const canvas = document.querySelector('canvas');
    const container = canvas.parentElement;
    
    // Create star layer
    const starCanvas = document.createElement('canvas');
    starCanvas.width = canvas.width;
    starCanvas.height = canvas.height;
    starCanvas.style.position = 'absolute';
    starCanvas.style.zIndex = '-1';
    
    container.appendChild(starCanvas);
    
    const ctx = starCanvas.getContext('2d');
    const stars = [];
    
    // Generate stars
    for (let i = 0; i < 200; i++) {
        stars.push({
            x: Math.random() * starCanvas.width,
            y: Math.random() * starCanvas.height,
            radius: Math.random() * 2,
            alpha: Math.random()
        });
    }
    
    // Animate stars
    function animateStars() {
        ctx.fillStyle = 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1)';
        ctx.fillRect(0, 0, starCanvas.width, starCanvas.height);
        
        stars.forEach(star => {
            ctx.fillStyle = `rgba(255, 255, 255, ${star.alpha})`;
            ctx.beginPath();
            ctx.arc(star.x, star.y, star.radius, 0, Math.PI * 2);
            ctx.fill();
            
            // Twinkle effect
            star.alpha += (Math.random() - 0.5) * 0.1;
            star.alpha = Math.max(0, Math.min(1, star.alpha));
        });
        
        requestAnimationFrame(animateStars);
    }
    
    animateStars();
}

createStarfield();

Players exploring the google snake online game modding scene often start with these visual mods before progressing to gameplay changes.

Level 2: Gameplay Mods (Intermediate)

Speed Modifications

Make the game faster or slower:

// Speed controller mod

const SpeedMod = {
    currentSpeed: 1.0,
    
    setSpeed: function(multiplier) {
        this.currentSpeed = multiplier;
        
        // Find game interval
        const intervals = [];
        const originalSetInterval = window.setInterval;
        
        window.setInterval = function(func, delay) {
            const modifiedDelay = delay / SpeedMod.currentSpeed;
            return originalSetInterval(func, modifiedDelay);
        };
    },
    
    // Preset speeds
    slow: function() { this.setSpeed(0.5); },
    normal: function() { this.setSpeed(1.0); },
    fast: function() { this.setSpeed(2.0); },
    insane: function() { this.setSpeed(5.0); }
};

// Usage:
// SpeedMod.fast(); - Double speed
// SpeedMod.insane(); - 5x speed

UI Controls:

<div id="speed-control" style="position: fixed; top: 10px; right: 10px; z-index: 9999;">
    <button onclick="SpeedMod.slow()">0.5x

button>
    <button onclick="SpeedMod.normal()">1x

button>
    <button onclick="SpeedMod.fast()">2x

button>
    <button onclick="SpeedMod.insane()">5x

button>


div>

Grid Size Modification

Change the playing field:

// Bigger board mod

function resizeGameBoard(newWidth, newHeight) {
    const canvas = document.querySelector('canvas');
    if (!canvas) return;
    
    // Store original dimensions
    const originalWidth = canvas.width;
    const originalHeight = canvas.height;
    
    // Resize canvas
    canvas.width = newWidth;
    canvas.height = newHeight;
    
    // Adjust viewport
    canvas.style.width = newWidth + 'px';
    canvas.style.height = newHeight + 'px';
    
    console.log(`Board resized: ${originalWidth}x${originalHeight} → ${newWidth}x${newHeight}`);
}

// Usage:
// resizeGameBoard(800, 600); // Larger board
// resizeGameBoard(400, 400); // Smaller board

Control Schemes

Custom keyboard layouts:

// WASD controls mod

function initWASDControls() {
    document.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => {
        // Map WASD to arrow keys
        const keyMap = {
            'w': 'ArrowUp',
            'a': 'ArrowLeft',
            's': 'ArrowDown',
            'd': 'ArrowRight'
        };
        
        if (keyMap[e.key.toLowerCase()]) {
            e.preventDefault();
            
            // Simulate arrow key press
            const arrowEvent = new KeyboardEvent('keydown', {
                key: keyMap[e.key.toLowerCase()],
                code: keyMap[e.key.toLowerCase()],
                keyCode: getKeyCode(keyMap[e.key.toLowerCase()]),
                bubbles: true
            });
            
            document.dispatchEvent(arrowEvent);
        }
    });
}

function getKeyCode(key) {
    const codes = {
        'ArrowUp': 38,
        'ArrowDown': 40,
        'ArrowLeft': 37,
        'ArrowRight': 39
    };
    return codes[key];
}

initWASDControls();

Mouse/Touch Controls:

// Swipe controls for mobile

let touchStartX = 0;
let touchStartY = 0;

document.addEventListener('touchstart', (e) => {
    touchStartX = e.touches[0].clientX;
    touchStartY = e.touches[0].clientY;
});

document.addEventListener('touchend', (e) => {
    const touchEndX = e.changedTouches[0].clientX;
    const touchEndY = e.changedTouches[0].clientY;
    
    const deltaX = touchEndX - touchStartX;
    const deltaY = touchEndY - touchStartY;
    
    // Determine swipe direction
    if (Math.abs(deltaX) > Math.abs(deltaY)) {
        // Horizontal swipe
        if (deltaX > 50) {
            // Swipe right
            simulateKey('ArrowRight');
        } else if (deltaX < -50) {
            // Swipe left
            simulateKey('ArrowLeft');
        }
    } else {
        // Vertical swipe
        if (deltaY > 50) {
            // Swipe down
            simulateKey('ArrowDown');
        } else if (deltaY < -50) {
            // Swipe up
            simulateKey('ArrowUp');
        }
    }
});

function simulateKey(key) {
    const event = new KeyboardEvent('keydown', {
        key: key,
        code: key,
        bubbles: true
    });
    document.dispatchEvent(event);
}

Obstacle System

Add walls and barriers:

// Random obstacle generator

class ObstacleSystem {
    constructor(canvas) {
        this.canvas = canvas;
        this.obstacles = [];
        this.generateObstacles();
    }
    
    generateObstacles() {
        const numObstacles = 10;
        const cellSize = 10;
        
        for (let i = 0; i < numObstacles; i++) {
            this.obstacles.push({
                x: Math.floor(Math.random() * (this.canvas.width / cellSize)) * cellSize,
                y: Math.floor(Math.random() * (this.canvas.height / cellSize)) * cellSize,
                width: cellSize * (2 + Math.floor(Math.random() * 3)),
                height: cellSize * (2 + Math.floor(Math.random() * 3))
            });
        }
    }
    
    draw(ctx) {
        ctx.fillStyle = '#8B4513'; // Brown obstacles
        this.obstacles.forEach(obstacle => {
            ctx.fillRect(obstacle.x, obstacle.y, obstacle.width, obstacle.height);
        });
    }
    
    checkCollision(x, y) {
        return this.obstacles.some(obstacle => {
            return x >= obstacle.x && 
                   x < obstacle.x + obstacle.width &&
                   y >= obstacle.y && 
                   y < obstacle.y + obstacle.height;
        });
    }
}

// Initialize
const obstacleSystem = new ObstacleSystem(canvas);

// Integrate with game loop
// In collision detection:
if (obstacleSystem.checkCollision(snakeHead.x, snakeHead.y)) {
    gameOver();
}

Power-Up System

Collectible bonuses:

// Power-up system

class PowerUpSystem {
    constructor() {
        this.powerUps = {
            speed: { color: '#00FF00', duration: 5000, active: false },
            shield: { color: '#0000FF', duration: 10000, active: false },
            shrink: { color: '#FF00FF', duration: 3000, active: false },
            double: { color: '#FFD700', duration: 15000, active: false }
        };
        
        this.currentPowerUp = null;
        this.spawnPowerUp();
    }
    
    spawnPowerUp() {
        const types = Object.keys(this.powerUps);
        const randomType = types[Math.floor(Math.random() * types.length)];
        
        this.currentPowerUp = {
            type: randomType,
            x: Math.floor(Math.random() * 40) * 10,
            y: Math.floor(Math.random() * 40) * 10,
            spawnTime: Date.now()
        };
        
        // Despawn after 10 seconds
        setTimeout(() => {
            if (this.currentPowerUp) {
                this.currentPowerUp = null;
                this.spawnPowerUp();
            }
        }, 10000);
    }
    
    collect(type) {
        const powerUp = this.powerUps[type];
        powerUp.active = true;
        
        // Apply effect
        switch(type) {
            case 'speed':
                gameSpeed *= 2;
                break;
            case 'shield':
                invincible = true;
                break;
            case 'shrink':
                snake.length = Math.max(3, snake.length - 5);
                break;
            case 'double':
                pointMultiplier = 2;
                break;
        }
        
        // Deactivate after duration
        setTimeout(() => {
            powerUp.active = false;
            // Reverse effects
            this.deactivate(type);
        }, powerUp.duration);
        
        this.currentPowerUp = null;
        setTimeout(() => this.spawnPowerUp(), 5000);
    }
    
    deactivate(type) {
        switch(type) {
            case 'speed':
                gameSpeed /= 2;
                break;
            case 'shield':
                invincible = false;
                break;
            case 'double':
                pointMultiplier = 1;
                break;
        }
    }
    
    draw(ctx) {
        if (this.currentPowerUp) {
            const { type, x, y } = this.currentPowerUp;
            ctx.fillStyle = this.powerUps[type].color;
            ctx.fillRect(x, y, 10, 10);
            
            // Pulsing effect
            ctx.strokeStyle = 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5)';
            ctx.lineWidth = 2;
            const pulse = Math.sin(Date.now() / 200) * 2;
            ctx.strokeRect(x - pulse, y - pulse, 10 + pulse * 2, 10 + pulse * 2);
        }
    }
}

const powerUpSystem = new PowerUpSystem();

The snake game google nostalgic experience becomes entirely new when you add modern gameplay mechanics like power-ups and obstacles.

Level 3: Advanced Mods (Expert)

AI Opponent System

Computer-controlled snakes:

// AI Snake opponent

class AISnake {
    constructor(startX, startY, color) {
        this.body = [{x: startX, y: startY}];
        this.direction = 'right';
        this.color = color;
        this.alive = true;
    }
    
    update(apple, playerSnake, obstacles) {
        if (!this.alive) return;
        
        // AI decision making
        const head = this.body[0];
        const decisions = this.calculateBestMove(head, apple, playerSnake, obstacles);
        
        // Choose best direction
        this.direction = decisions[0];
        
        // Move
        const newHead = this.getNextPosition(head, this.direction);
        
        // Check collisions
        if (this.checkCollision(newHead, playerSnake, obstacles)) {
            this.alive = false;
            return;
        }
        
        this.body.unshift(newHead);
        
        // Check apple collection
        if (newHead.x === apple.x && newHead.y === apple.y) {
            return true; // Collected apple
        }
        
        this.body.pop(); // Remove tail
        return false;
    }
    
    calculateBestMove(head, apple, playerSnake, obstacles) {
        const directions = ['up', 'down', 'left', 'right'];
        const scores = {};
        
        directions.forEach(dir => {
            const nextPos = this.getNextPosition(head, dir);
            let score = 0;
            
            // Distance to apple (higher = better)
            const distToApple = this.distance(nextPos, apple);
            score += 1000 / (distToApple + 1);
            
            // Avoid walls
            if (this.isOutOfBounds(nextPos)) {
                score -= 10000;
            }
            
            // Avoid self
            if (this.hitsBody(nextPos, this.body)) {
                score -= 10000;
            }
            
            // Avoid player
            if (this.hitsBody(nextPos, playerSnake.body)) {
                score -= 5000;
            }
            
            // Avoid obstacles
            if (obstacles && this.hitsObstacles(nextPos, obstacles)) {
                score -= 10000;
            }
            
            // Look ahead (basic pathfinding)
            const futurePos = this.getNextPosition(nextPos, dir);
            if (!this.isOutOfBounds(futurePos) && !this.hitsBody(futurePos, this.body)) {
                score += 100; // Prefer moves with escape routes
            }
            
            scores[dir] = score;
        });
        
        // Sort by score
        return Object.keys(scores).sort((a, b) => scores[b] - scores[a]);
    }
    
    getNextPosition(pos, direction) {
        const cellSize = 10;
        const newPos = {x: pos.x, y: pos.y};
        
        switch(direction) {
            case 'up': newPos.y -= cellSize; break;
            case 'down': newPos.y += cellSize; break;
            case 'left': newPos.x -= cellSize; break;
            case 'right': newPos.x += cellSize; break;
        }
        
        return newPos;
    }
    
    distance(pos1, pos2) {
        return Math.abs(pos1.x - pos2.x) + Math.abs(pos1.y - pos2.y);
    }
    
    isOutOfBounds(pos) {
        return pos.x < 0 || pos.x >= 400 || pos.y < 0 || pos.y >= 400;
    }
    
    hitsBody(pos, body) {
        return body.some(segment => segment.x === pos.x && segment.y === pos.y);
    }
    
    hitsObstacles(pos, obstacles) {
        return obstacles.some(obs => 
            pos.x >= obs.x && pos.x < obs.x + obs.width &&
            pos.y >= obs.y && pos.y < obs.y + obs.height
        );
    }
    
    checkCollision(pos, playerSnake, obstacles) {
        return this.isOutOfBounds(pos) || 
               this.hitsBody(pos, this.body.slice(1)) ||
               this.hitsBody(pos, playerSnake.body) ||
               (obstacles && this.hitsObstacles(pos, obstacles));
    }
    
    draw(ctx) {
        if (!this.alive) return;
        
        ctx.fillStyle = this.color;
        this.body.forEach((segment, index) => {
            ctx.fillRect(segment.x, segment.y, 10, 10);
            
            // Head marker
            if (index === 0) {
                ctx.fillStyle = 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5)';
                ctx.fillRect(segment.x + 3, segment.y + 3, 4, 4);
                ctx.fillStyle = this.color;
            }
        });
    }
}

// Usage:
const aiSnake = new AISnake(100, 100, '#FF0000');

// In game loop:
const collectedApple = aiSnake.update(apple, playerSnake, obstacles);
if (collectedApple) {
    spawnNewApple();
}
aiSnake.draw(ctx);

Multiplayer System

Local multiplayer (2-4 players):

// Multiplayer Snake Game

class MultiplayerSnakeGame {
    constructor(numPlayers) {
        this.players = [];
        this.setupPlayers(numPlayers);
        this.apple = this.spawnApple();
        this.gameOver = false;
    }
    
    setupPlayers(num) {
        const colors = ['#00FF00', '#FF0000', '#0000FF', '#FFFF00'];
        const startPositions = [
            {x: 50, y: 50},
            {x: 350, y: 350},
            {x: 50, y: 350},
            {x: 350, y: 50}
        ];
        const controlSchemes = [
            {up: 'ArrowUp', down: 'ArrowDown', left: 'ArrowLeft', right: 'ArrowRight'},
            {up: 'w', down: 's', left: 'a', right: 'd'},
            {up: 'i', down: 'k', left: 'j', right: 'l'},
            {up: '8', down: '5', left: '4', right: '6'}
        ];
        
        for (let i = 0; i < num; i++) {
            this.players.push({
                id: i,
                body: [startPositions[i]],
                direction: 'right',
                color: colors[i],
                controls: controlSchemes[i],
                alive: true,
                score: 0
            });
        }
    }
    
    handleInput() {
        document.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => {
            this.players.forEach(player => {
                if (!player.alive) return;
                
                const key = e.key.toLowerCase();
                const controls = player.controls;
                
                if (key === controls.up && player.direction !== 'down') {
                    player.direction = 'up';
                } else if (key === controls.down && player.direction !== 'up') {
                    player.direction = 'down';
                } else if (key === controls.left && player.direction !== 'right') {
                    player.direction = 'left';
                } else if (key === controls.right && player.direction !== 'left') {
                    player.direction = 'right';
                }
            });
        });
    }
    
    update() {
        if (this.gameOver) return;
        
        const activePlayers = this.players.filter(p => p.alive);
        if (activePlayers.length <= 1) {
            this.gameOver = true;
            this.announceWinner();
            return;
        }
        
        this.players.forEach(player => {
            if (!player.alive) return;
            
            // Move player
            const head = player.body[0];
            const newHead = this.getNextPosition(head, player.direction);
            
            // Check collisions
            if (this.checkCollision(newHead, player)) {
                player.alive = false;
                return;
            }
            
            player.body.unshift(newHead);
            
            // Check apple
            if (newHead.x === this.apple.x && newHead.y === this.apple.y) {
                player.score++;
                this.apple = this.spawnApple();
            } else {
                player.body.pop();
            }
        });
    }
    
    getNextPosition(pos, direction) {
        const cellSize = 10;
        const newPos = {...pos};
        
        switch(direction) {
            case 'up': newPos.y -= cellSize; break;
            case 'down': newPos.y += cellSize; break;
            case 'left': newPos.x -= cellSize; break;
            case 'right': newPos.x += cellSize; break;
        }
        
        return newPos;
    }
    
    checkCollision(pos, currentPlayer) {
        // Wall collision
        if (pos.x < 0 || pos.x >= 400 || pos.y < 0 || pos.y >= 400) {
            return true;
        }
        
        // Self collision
        if (currentPlayer.body.slice(1).some(s => s.x === pos.x && s.y === pos.y)) {
            return true;
        }
        
        // Other players collision
        for (let player of this.players) {
            if (player.id !== currentPlayer.id && player.alive) {
                if (player.body.some(s => s.x === pos.x && s.y === pos.y)) {
                    return true;
                }
            }
        }
        
        return false;
    }
    
    spawnApple() {
        let validPosition = false;
        let apple;
        
        while (!validPosition) {
            apple = {
                x: Math.floor(Math.random() * 40) * 10,
                y: Math.floor(Math.random() * 40) * 10
            };
            
            // Check not on any snake
            validPosition = !this.players.some(player => 
                player.body.some(s => s.x === apple.x && s.y === apple.y)
            );
        }
        
        return apple;
    }
    
    draw(ctx) {
        // Clear canvas
        ctx.fillStyle = '#000000';
        ctx.fillRect(0, 0, 400, 400);
        
        // Draw grid
        ctx.strokeStyle = 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1)';
        for (let i = 0; i < 400; i += 10) {
            ctx.beginPath();
            ctx.moveTo(i, 0);
            ctx.lineTo(i, 400);
            ctx.stroke();
            ctx.beginPath();
            ctx.moveTo(0, i);
            ctx.lineTo(400, i);
            ctx.stroke();
        }
        
        // Draw players
        this.players.forEach((player, index) => {
            if (!player.alive) return;
            
            ctx.fillStyle = player.color;
            player.body.forEach(segment => {
                ctx.fillRect(segment.x, segment.y, 10, 10);
            });
            
            // Player label
            ctx.fillStyle = '#FFFFFF';
            ctx.font = '12px Arial';
            ctx.fillText(`P${index + 1}: ${player.score}`, 10, 20 + (index * 20));
        });
        
        // Draw apple
        ctx.fillStyle = '#FF0000';
        ctx.fillRect(this.apple.x, this.apple.y, 10, 10);
    }
    
    announceWinner() {
        const winner = this.players.reduce((max, p) => 
            p.score > max.score ? p : max
        );
        
        console.log(`Player ${winner.id + 1} wins with ${winner.score} points!`);
        
        // Display winner
        const ctx = document.querySelector('canvas').getContext('2d');
        ctx.fillStyle = 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8)';
        ctx.fillRect(0, 0, 400, 400);
        ctx.fillStyle = winner.color;
        ctx.font = '48px Arial';
        ctx.textAlign = 'center';
        ctx.fillText(`P${winner.id + 1} WINS!`, 200, 200);
    }
}

// Initialize
const multiplayerGame = new MultiplayerSnakeGame(2);
multiplayerGame.handleInput();

// Game loop
setInterval(() => {
    multiplayerGame.update();
    multiplayerGame.draw(ctx);
}, 100);

Physics Engine Integration

Add realistic physics:

// Physics-based Snake (momentum & gravity)

class PhysicsSnake {
    constructor() {
        this.body = [{x: 200, y: 200, vx: 0, vy: 0}];
        this.acceleration = 0.5;
        this.maxSpeed = 5;
        this.friction = 0.95;
        this.gravity = 0.3;
        this.onGround = false;
    }
    
    update(input) {
        const head = this.body[0];
        
        // Apply input acceleration
        if (input.left) head.vx -= this.acceleration;
        if (input.right) head.vx += this.acceleration;
        if (input.up && this.onGround) {
            head.vy = -10; // Jump
            this.onGround = false;
        }
        
        // Apply gravity
        if (!this.onGround) {
            head.vy += this.gravity;
        }
        
        // Apply friction
        head.vx *= this.friction;
        
        // Cap speed
        head.vx = Math.max(-this.maxSpeed, Math.min(this.maxSpeed, head.vx));
        head.vy = Math.max(-20, Math.min(20, head.vy));
        
        // Update position
        head.x += head.vx;
        head.y += head.vy;
        
        // Ground collision
        if (head.y >= 380) {
            head.y = 380;
            head.vy = 0;
            this.onGround = true;
        }
        
        // Wall collision
        if (head.x < 0) {
            head.x = 0;
            head.vx = 0;
        }
        if (head.x > 390) {
            head.x = 390;
            head.vx = 0;
        }
        
        // Update body (snake physics)
        for (let i = 1; i < this.body.length; i++) {
            const segment = this.body[i];
            const target = this.body[i - 1];
            
            // Spring toward previous segment
            const dx = target.x - segment.x;
            const dy = target.y - segment.y;
            const distance = Math.sqrt(dx * dx + dy * dy);
            
            if (distance > 10) {
                segment.vx = (dx / distance) * 2;
                segment.vy = (dy / distance) * 2;
            }
            
            segment.x += segment.vx;
            segment.y += segment.vy;
            
            segment.vx *= 0.9;
            segment.vy *= 0.9;
        }
    }
    
    grow() {
        const tail = this.body[this.body.length - 1];
        this.body.push({
            x: tail.x,
            y: tail.y,
            vx: 0,
            vy: 0
        });
    }
    
    draw(ctx) {
        ctx.fillStyle = '#00FF00';
        this.body.forEach((segment, index) => {
            const size = 10;
            ctx.fillRect(segment.x - size/2, segment.y - size/2, size, size);
            
            // Draw connections
            if (index < this.body.length - 1) {
                const next = this.body[index + 1];
                ctx.strokeStyle = '#00AA00';
                ctx.lineWidth = 8;
                ctx.beginPath();
                ctx.moveTo(segment.x, segment.y);
                ctx.lineTo(next.x, next.y);
                ctx.stroke();
            }
        });
    }
}

The google snake game play experience reaches new heights when you integrate advanced systems like physics engines and AI opponents.

Level 4: Total Conversions (Master)

3D Snake

Full 3D conversion using Three.js:

// 3D Snake Game (requires Three.js)

class Snake3D {
    constructor() {
        this.initScene();
        this.initSnake();
        this.initControls();
        this.animate();
    }
    
    initScene() {
        // Scene
        this.scene = new THREE.Scene();
        this.scene.background = new THREE.Color(0x000000);
        
        // Camera
        this.camera = new THREE.PerspectiveCamera(
            75,
            window.innerWidth / window.innerHeight,
            0.1,
            1000
        );
        this.camera.position.set(0, 20, 30);
        this.camera.lookAt(0, 0, 0);
        
        // Renderer
        this.renderer = new THREE.WebGLRenderer({ antialias: true });
        this.renderer.setSize(window.innerWidth, window.innerHeight);
        document.body.appendChild(this.renderer.domElement);
        
        // Lighting
        const ambientLight = new THREE.AmbientLight(0x404040);
        this.scene.add(ambientLight);
        
        const directionalLight = new THREE.DirectionalLight(0xffffff, 0.8);
        directionalLight.position.set(10, 20, 10);
        this.scene.add(directionalLight);
        
        // Grid floor
        const gridHelper = new THREE.GridHelper(40, 40);
        this.scene.add(gridHelper);
    }
    
    initSnake() {
        this.snake = [];
        this.direction = new THREE.Vector3(1, 0, 0);
        
        // Create initial snake
        const geometry = new THREE.BoxGeometry(1, 1, 1);
        const material = new THREE.MeshPhongMaterial({ color: 0x00ff00 });
        
        for (let i = 0; i < 3; i++) {
            const cube = new THREE.Mesh(geometry, material);
            cube.position.set(-i, 0.5, 0);
            this.scene.add(cube);
            this.snake.push(cube);
        }
        
        // Create apple
        this.spawnApple();
    }
    
    spawnApple() {
        const geometry = new THREE.SphereGeometry(0.5, 16, 16);
        const material = new THREE.MeshPhongMaterial({ color: 0xff0000 });
        
        if (this.apple) {
            this.scene.remove(this.apple);
        }
        
        this.apple = new THREE.Mesh(geometry, material);
        this.apple.position.set(
            Math.floor(Math.random() * 20) - 10,
            0.5,
            Math.floor(Math.random() * 20) - 10
        );
        this.scene.add(this.apple);
    }
    
    initControls() {
        document.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => {
            switch(e.key) {
                case 'ArrowUp':
                    this.direction.set(0, 0, -1);
                    break;
                case 'ArrowDown':
                    this.direction.set(0, 0, 1);
                    break;
                case 'ArrowLeft':
                    this.direction.set(-1, 0, 0);
                    break;
                case 'ArrowRight':
                    this.direction.set(1, 0, 0);
                    break;
            }
        });
    }
    
    update() {
        // Move snake
        const head = this.snake[0];
        const newPos = head.position.clone().add(this.direction);
        
        // Check apple collision
        const distance = newPos.distanceTo(this.apple.position);
        if (distance < 1) {
            this.grow();
            this.spawnApple();
        } else {
            // Move tail to new head position
            const tail = this.snake.pop();
            tail.position.copy(newPos);
            this.snake.unshift(tail);
        }
        
        // Camera follow
        this.camera.position.set(
            head.position.x,
            head.position.y + 20,
            head.position.z + 30
        );
        this.camera.lookAt(head.position);
    }
    
    grow() {
        const tail = this.snake[this.snake.length - 1];
        const geometry = new THREE.BoxGeometry(1, 1, 1);
        const material = new THREE.MeshPhongMaterial({ color: 0x00ff00 });
        const newSegment = new THREE.Mesh(geometry, material);
        newSegment.position.copy(tail.position);
        this.scene.add(newSegment);
        this.snake.push(newSegment);
    }
    
    animate() {
        requestAnimationFrame(() => this.animate());
        
        // Update at fixed interval
        if (!this.lastUpdate || Date.now() - this.lastUpdate > 200) {
            this.update();
            this.lastUpdate = Date.now();
        }
        
        this.renderer.render(this.scene, this.camera);
    }
}

// Initialize
const game3D = new Snake3D();

Battle Royale Mode

99 snakes, last one standing:

// Snake Battle Royale

class BattleRoyaleSnake {
    constructor(numPlayers = 99) {
        this.players = [];
        this.shrinkingZone = { radius: 200, center: {x: 200, y: 200} };
        this.zoneTimer = 30000; // 30 seconds between shrinks
        this.initPlayers(numPlayers);
        this.startZoneShrink();
    }
    
    initPlayers(num) {
        for (let i = 0; i < num; i++) {
            this.players.push({
                id: i,
                body: [this.randomPosition()],
                direction: ['up', 'down', 'left', 'right'][Math.floor(Math.random() * 4)],
                color: this.randomColor(),
                alive: true,
                kills: 0,
                isAI: i > 0, // Player 1 is human, rest are AI
                score: 0
            });
        }
    }
    
    randomPosition() {
        const angle = Math.random() * Math.PI * 2;
        const radius = Math.random() * 180;
        return {
            x: 200 + Math.cos(angle) * radius,
            y: 200 + Math.sin(angle) * radius
        };
    }
    
    randomColor() {
        return `hsl(${Math.random() * 360}, 100%, 50%)`;
    }
    
    startZoneShrink() {
        setInterval(() => {
            this.shrinkingZone.radius *= 0.9;
            console.log(`Zone shrinking! New radius: ${this.shrinkingZone.radius}`);
        }, this.zoneTimer);
    }
    
    update() {
        const alivePlayers = this.players.filter(p => p.alive);
        
        if (alivePlayers.length === 1) {
            this.announceWinner(alivePlayers[0]);
            return true; // Game over
        }
        
        // Update all players
        this.players.forEach(player => {
            if (!player.alive) return;
            
            if (player.isAI) {
                this.updateAI(player, alivePlayers);
            }
            
            this.movePlayer(player);
            this.checkZoneDamage(player);
        });
        
        return false;
    }
    
    updateAI(player, alivePlayers) {
        // Simple AI: Move toward zone center, avoid others
        const head = player.body[0];
        const toCenter = {
            x: this.shrinkingZone.center.x - head.x,
            y: this.shrinkingZone.center.y - head.y
        };
        
        // Decide direction based on distance to center
        if (Math.abs(toCenter.x) > Math.abs(toCenter.y)) {
            player.direction = toCenter.x > 0 ? 'right' : 'left';
        } else {
            player.direction = toCenter.y > 0 ? 'down' : 'up';
        }
        
        // Avoid immediate collisions (simple check)
        const nextPos = this.getNextPosition(head, player.direction);
        if (this.willCollide(nextPos, player, alivePlayers)) {
            // Try perpendicular directions
            const alternatives = this.getPerpendicularDirections(player.direction);
            for (let alt of alternatives) {
                const altPos = this.getNextPosition(head, alt);
                if (!this.willCollide(altPos, player, alivePlayers)) {
                    player.direction = alt;
                    break;
                }
            }
        }
    }
    
    getPerpendicularDirections(direction) {
        const perp = {
            'up': ['left', 'right'],
            'down': ['left', 'right'],
            'left': ['up', 'down'],
            'right': ['up', 'down']
        };
        return perp[direction];
    }
    
    movePlayer(player) {
        const head = player.body[0];
        const newHead = this.getNextPosition(head, player.direction);
        
        // Check collisions
        if (this.checkCollisions(newHead, player)) {
            player.alive = false;
            return;
        }
        
        player.body.unshift(newHead);
        player.body.pop();
    }
    
    getNextPosition(pos, direction) {
        const speed = 5;
        const newPos = {...pos};
        
        switch(direction) {
            case 'up': newPos.y -= speed; break;
            case 'down': newPos.y += speed; break;
            case 'left': newPos.x -= speed; break;
            case 'right': newPos.x += speed; break;
        }
        
        return newPos;
    }
    
    checkCollisions(pos, currentPlayer) {
        // Check other players
        for (let player of this.players) {
            if (!player.alive || player.id === currentPlayer.id) continue;
            
            for (let segment of player.body) {
                const distance = Math.sqrt(
                    Math.pow(pos.x - segment.x, 2) + 
                    Math.pow(pos.y - segment.y, 2)
                );
                
                if (distance < 5) {
                    if (segment === player.body[0]) {
                        // Head-to-head collision
                        if (currentPlayer.body.length > player.body.length) {
                            player.alive = false;
                            currentPlayer.kills++;
                        } else {
                            return true;
                        }
                    } else {
                        // Hit body
                        currentPlayer.alive = false;
                        player.kills++;
                        return true;
                    }
                }
            }
        }
        
        return false;
    }
    
    willCollide(pos, player, others) {
        return this.checkCollisions(pos, player);
    }
    
    checkZoneDamage(player) {
        const head = player.body[0];
        const distance = Math.sqrt(
            Math.pow(head.x - this.shrinkingZone.center.x, 2) + 
            Math.pow(head.y - this.shrinkingZone.center.y, 2)
        );
        
        if (distance > this.shrinkingZone.radius) {
            player.alive = false;
            console.log(`Player ${player.id} eliminated by zone!`);
        }
    }
    
    draw(ctx) {
        // Clear
        ctx.fillStyle = '#000000';
        ctx.fillRect(0, 0, 400, 400);
        
        // Draw zone
        ctx.strokeStyle = '#FF0000';
        ctx.lineWidth = 3;
        ctx.beginPath();
        ctx.arc(
            this.shrinkingZone.center.x,
            this.shrinkingZone.center.y,
            this.shrinkingZone.radius,
            0,
            Math.PI * 2
        );
        ctx.stroke();
        
        // Draw players
        this.players.forEach(player => {
            if (!player.alive) return;
            
            ctx.fillStyle = player.color;
            player.body.forEach(segment => {
                ctx.beginPath();
                ctx.arc(segment.x, segment.y, 3, 0, Math.PI * 2);
                ctx.fill();
            });
        });
        
        // Draw UI
        const alive = this.players.filter(p => p.alive).length;
        ctx.fillStyle = '#FFFFFF';
        ctx.font = '20px Arial';
        ctx.fillText(`Alive: ${alive}`, 10, 30);
    }
    
    announceWinner(winner) {
        console.log(`Player ${winner.id} wins with ${winner.kills} kills!`);
        alert(`VICTORY! You survived with ${winner.kills} kills!`);
    }
}

// Initialize
const battleRoyale = new BattleRoyaleSnake(99);

VR Snake (WebVR)

Virtual reality Snake experience:

// VR Snake (requires A-Frame)

// HTML structure needed:
/*



    


*/

// VR Snake controller
class VRSnake {
    constructor() {
        this.snake = [];
        this.direction = {x: 1, z: 0};
        this.container = document.querySelector('#snake-container');
        this.apple = document.querySelector('#apple');
        this.initSnake();
        this.initControls();
        this.startGameLoop();
    }
    
    initSnake() {
        for (let i = 0; i < 3; i++) {
            const segment = document.createElement('a-box');
            segment.setAttribute('color', '#00FF00');
            segment.setAttribute('position', `${-i} 1 0`);
            segment.setAttribute('width', '0.8');
            segment.setAttribute('height', '0.8');
            segment.setAttribute('depth', '0.8');
            this.container.appendChild(segment);
            this.snake.push(segment);
        }
    }
    
    initControls() {
        // VR controller input
        document.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => {
            switch(e.key) {
                case 'ArrowUp':
                case 'w':
                    this.direction = {x: 0, z: -1};
                    break;
                case 'ArrowDown':
                case 's':
                    this.direction = {x: 0, z: 1};
                    break;
                case 'ArrowLeft':
                case 'a':
                    this.direction = {x: -1, z: 0};
                    break;
                case 'ArrowRight':
                case 'd':
                    this.direction = {x: 1, z: 0};
                    break;
            }
        });
        
        // VR hand controls
        window.addEventListener('thumbstickmoved', (e) => {
            const x = e.detail.x;
            const y = e.detail.y;
            
            if (Math.abs(x) > Math.abs(y)) {
                this.direction = x > 0 ? {x: 1, z: 0} : {x: -1, z: 0};
            } else {
                this.direction = y > 0 ? {x: 0, z: 1} : {x: 0, z: -1};
            }
        });
    }
    
    startGameLoop() {
        setInterval(() => this.update(), 300);
    }
    
    update() {
        const head = this.snake[0];
        const pos = head.getAttribute('position');
        
        const newPos = {
            x: pos.x + this.direction.x,
            y: 1,
            z: pos.z + this.direction.z
        };
        
        // Check apple collision
        const applePos = this.apple.getAttribute('position');
        const distance = Math.sqrt(
            Math.pow(newPos.x - applePos.x, 2) + 
            Math.pow(newPos.z - applePos.z, 2)
        );
        
        if (distance < 1) {
            this.grow();
            this.spawnApple();
        } else {
            // Move tail to front
            const tail = this.snake.pop();
            tail.setAttribute('position', newPos);
            this.snake.unshift(tail);
        }
    }
    
    grow() {
        const tail = this.snake[this.snake.length - 1];
        const pos = tail.getAttribute('position');
        
        const segment = document.createElement('a-box');
        segment.setAttribute('color', '#00FF00');
        segment.setAttribute('position', pos);
        segment.setAttribute('width', '0.8');
        segment.setAttribute('height', '0.8');
        segment.setAttribute('depth', '0.8');
        this.container.appendChild(segment);
        this.snake.push(segment);
    }
    
    spawnApple() {
        const newPos = {
            x: Math.floor(Math.random() * 20) - 10,
            y: 1,
            z: Math.floor(Math.random() * 20) - 10
        };
        this.apple.setAttribute('position', newPos);
    }
}

// Initialize when scene loads
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
    const scene = document.querySelector('a-scene');
    scene.addEventListener('loaded', () => {
        const vrSnake = new VRSnake();
    });
});