Coil is the classic snake game rebuilt for one thumb. Your snake never stops moving; every tap turns it clockwise, and three quick taps turn it left. Eat apples to grow, grab the golden ones while they last, and keep your ever-longer tail out of your own way. It gets faster as you grow, so every run ends in a tangle you'll want to beat.
How to play Coil
- Your snake moves on its own. Tap anywhere to turn it right (clockwise).
- Tap three times quickly to turn left. Two quick taps cancel out, so a fumble never U-turns you into yourself.
- Eat the apple before its ring runs out. Every apple is a point and makes you one longer.
- Golden apples are worth two and drop a coin, but they vanish fast.
- Don't hit the walls, the red spike rocks, or your own body.
Tips to get a high score
- Plan your turn a cell early. The snake's eyes show which way it will go next.
- Right turns are one tap, so circle clockwise when you can and save triple taps for emergencies.
- Leave yourself an open lane. Hugging the walls in long loops keeps the middle free.
- Eat apples quickly to build a QUICK streak; the chime climbs with every one.
Daily levels and ghost races
Every day Coil has a new daily level that's the same for everyone. While you play, you race translucent “ghosts” — real replays of other players and your friends. Beat a score, then send a challenge link so a friend can race your ghost on the exact same level.
FAQ
How do you turn left with one button?
Tap three times quickly. Taps that come close together are counted as one move, so three taps = three right turns = one left turn, applied all at once.
Why did my snake die when I wasn't touching anything?
Each apple has a ring around it that empties as you move. If it runs out before you eat the apple, the run ends — so keep moving toward food.
Is it free?
Yes. Every Tapamine game is free to play in your browser with no download and no account.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Tapamine is built for phones first: portrait, one thumb, and it works offline after your first visit. It also works with a mouse or the spacebar on a computer.
How do challenges work?
After a run, tap “Challenge a friend” to send a link. Your friend plays the exact same level and races your ghost — a replay of your run — to see who wins.
Add Coil to your site
Coil is free to embed on your blog, class page or website. Paste this code:
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