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Relive the Classic: Play Snake in Microsoft Excel!

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Showcase: Snake Game for Excel - A Nostalgic Trip in a Spreadsheet

Remember those days glued to your Nokia phone, guiding a pixelated snake to gobble up dots, desperately trying to beat your high score? The legendary Snake game was a staple of early mobile gaming. While those classic phones might be long gone, the fun doesn't have to be!

Thanks to the creative folks at Excel-Pratique, you can relive those fond memories right inside Microsoft Excel with their Snake Game for Excel.

Snake Game Illustration

How Does it Play?

This isn't just a simple replica; it's a well-thought-out Excel game with surprising depth:

  • Classic Gameplay: Use your arrow keys to direct the snake.
  • Collect Objects: Gobble up the orange and blue objects that appear on the map.
  • Avoid Obstacles: Steer clear of the black obstacles and the edges of the screen. Don't run into yourself!
  • Increasing Difficulty: The game features 5 levels with different map layouts and increasing challenges. Some levels even include mazes!
  • Speed Options: Choose from three different speeds to match your skill level.
  • Scoring: Orange objects are worth 5 points times the level number (e.g., 15 points on level 3). The harder-to-reach blue objects are worth five times more! Be quick, though – orange objects stop reappearing after a while.

As one review mentioned: "While neither Nokia nor the game exists anymore [in its original form], you can relive those fond memories on your spreadsheet thanks to this awesome Snake mod! ... It's definitely worth trying out."

Ready to Play?

Whether you're looking for a fun break during work or just appreciate clever Excel creations, this Snake game is a fantastic find.

You can learn more and download the .xlsm file directly from the source:

Fire up Excel and see if you can still achieve that high score!

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