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Snake Rattle 'n' Roll
Snake Rattle 'n' Roll stands as a defining action title on the NES. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Rareware
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2K)
- Last updated
Snake Rattle 'n' Roll Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Snake Rattle 'n' Roll on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Snake Rattle 'n' Roll Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Snake Rattle 'n' Roll on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Snake Rattle 'n' Roll" NES longplay 1990
Snake Rattle 'n' Roll Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Snake Rattle 'n' Roll. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Start On Level 8
TUEUGXNY -
Start On Level 9
YUEUGXNY -
Start On Level 10
AUEUGXNN -
Start On The Moon
PUEUGXNN -
Larger Gain On Food [Tail Grows Faster]
EZNNVXTT -
Freeze timer
SXEYOZVG -
Faster timer
AGNNVXTT -
Slower timer
EPNNVXTT -
1 life (both players)
AEXAYZZA -
6 lives (both players)
IEXAYZZA -
9 lives (both players)
AEXAYZZE -
1 life after continue (both players)
AEUAETZA
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6 lives after continue (both players)
IEUAETZA -
9 lives after continue (both players)
AEUAETZE -
Infinite lives (both players)
SLOUSVVS -
Super jump
ZAXOSGPA -
Mega-jump
LAXOSGPA -
Start at level 2
PEUEGXNY -
Start at level 3
ZEUEGXNY -
Start at level 4
LEUEGXNY -
Start at level 5
GEUEGXNY -
Start at level 6
IEUEGXNY -
Start at level 7
TEUEGXNY -
Infinite Lives
03DF:03 -
Infinite Time
00CF:0900D0:5500D0:FF -
Maximum Tonge Height
0499:07 -
Infinite Energy
059F:1C -
Invincibility
040D:11 -
Easy Win
0062:09 -
Warp rocket is waiting for you at end of first stage
052C:09
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snake Rattle 'n' Roll released?
Snake Rattle 'n' Roll was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Snake Rattle 'n' Roll?
Snake Rattle 'n' Roll was developed by Rareware, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Snake Rattle 'n' Roll support?
Snake Rattle 'n' Roll supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Snake Rattle 'n' Roll?
Snake Rattle 'n' Roll is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Snake Rattle 'n' Roll for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Snake Rattle 'n' Roll runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Snake Rattle 'n' Roll in the browser?
No. Snake Rattle 'n' Roll streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Snake Rattle 'n' Roll?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Snake Rattle 'n' Roll work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Snake Rattle 'n' Roll this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Snake Rattle 'n' Roll. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
