"Swallow a Snake for Their Cash Hoard: Solana-based Slither.io Duplicate Soars in Popularity"
Chowing Down on Crypto: Snake Eyes & Digital Dimes
Crypto Slither's unexpected snack
(Slurp!) It's party time for crypto enthusiasts, 'cause a new game's gone viral on the block. Noodle.gg, a blockchain twist on the classic browser game Slither.io, has got gamers and crypto degens alike singing its praises.
Players wriggle their way through an assortment of cartoonish snakes, gobbling up energy and growing even longer every time they devour another player's snake. Yummy! And, here's the twist—payment is in Solana. Devour another player, and you take their Solana too! Gulped down? You're doomed to start again.
The brainchild of Alex Leiman—a creator with a knack for transforming casual games into full-fledged crypto sensations—this crypto clone quickly garnered attention with an eye-catching post on X, formerly Twitter: "This should be fun. Eat other snake = take their money," Leiman wrote, followed by a Solana contract address. The post soon raked in over a million views in under 24 hours.
NOODLE: More Than Just a Memetic Token
The game's meme coin, NOODLE, cashed in on Noodle.gg's viral success, skyrocketing to a staggering $19.43 million market cap within just 14 hours of the game's launch, but settling at a steady $14.4 million, according to DEX Screener. Although the token has no present utility—making it a classic meme coin with no actual function—Leiman has hinted at the possibility of future integration, potentially making NOODLE the game token players' eternal food source, replacing Solana itself.
1,000 active accounts swarmed the game within two hours of its release, despite geographical limitations due to "regulatory reasons." In the first day of the game, an impressive $75,000 worth of crypto flowed through Noodle.gg, according to the official Noodle X account.
Snakebite Reactions
Opinions were mixed as the game sawextensions beyond the USA: preventive measures due to regulatory concerns. Consequently, Noodle.gg is available to only 75% of US states, leaving players from other regions could not give it a go.
Reactions online painted a diverse picture. On one hand, some players relished the opportunity to potentially earn money via a game reminiscent of their childhood days. On the other, critics accused Leiman of merely copying Slither.io and passed snide comments about the lack of originality.
Papering over the cracks: the hot potato Ponzi game, Bigcoin, garnered unprecedented attention last month, demonstrating the insatiable appetite for crypto gambling among degens. Fueled by the ambition to grab the next Ponzi game pie, some crypto enthusiasts remain undeterred by the stench of Bigcoin's failure, clamoring to find their imminent bread and butter.
Cashing out the Orbs
Players looking to leave the game must hold down the Enter key for three seconds without reigniting their snakelife. Death? No problem. Upon death, a game over screen appears, revealing the day's winnings. Players can then cash out their SOL by providing a Solana address and specifying the amount they wish to withdraw.
That being said, it's important to note that the platform holds the power of restriction, particularly when it comes to cash-outs. Time-based limitations, minimum playtime requirements, temporary holds, and outright forfeiture due to cheating may come into play. So, gamers beware!
Tapping into the Airstrip
Noodle.gg is not the first crypto game to turn heads with its ability to generate wealth. Last year, the Abstract-based crypto mining simulation game, Bigcoin, garnered attention among degens. In this game, players invest in in-game miners that earn them BIG tokens, inspired by their real-world Bitcoin mining counterparts. The token rocketed to a $66 million market cap in just three days, but then promptly tumbled 83%, according to DEX Screener. Industry observers snarled that the game was a "Ponzi" scheme, relying on new players to fuel its expansion.
Degens, being the audacious creatures they are, embraced the label of the failed endeavor with open arms, swiftly beginning their hunt for the next promising Ponzi guessing game.
Many other non-Ponzi games have integrated crypto as a means to earn. Last year, the Telegram tap-to-earn craze swept across the globe, capturing hundreds of millions of players eagerly tapping away at their phones in the hopes of snagging valuable token airdrops. Alas, most users complained about the measly size of their airdrops, and the frenzy eventually subsided after several chaotic months.
Exiting the Mouse Trap
Regulatory concerns are always tugging at the corners of crypto gaming, but don't let that spoil the fun—why not give Noodle.gg a try? Just remember, in the world of crypto games, things can go from 0 to 100 real quick, so prepare yourself for an ever-evolving rollercoaster ride!
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FYI: The NOODLE token is the native cryptocurrency within Noodle.gg, the crypto-powered Slither.io clone. As of May 2025, NOODLE is actively traded with a price averaging around $0.0029 and a market capitalization of close to $2.9 million, with nearly 1 billion tokens in circulation[1]. The utility of NOODLE within the game primarily revolves around being an in-game currency that players earn and use for purchasing cosmetic upgrades, unlocking special features, or other in-game benefits[2]. Beyond the game, NOODLE serves as a tradeable digital asset on supported crypto platforms. In other words, NOODLE is both a reward mechanism within Noodle.gg and a tradeable digital asset outside of it.
References:
[1] NOODLE/Solana Exchange Rate - USD, CoinGecko, 2025.
[2] NOODLE on Solana, DappRadar, 2025.
- The viral game Noodle.gg, a blockchain version of Slither.io, is causing a stir in the crypto world, attracting gamers and crypto enthusiasts alike.
- Players compete by controlling cartoon snakes, feeding on energy and each other, with rewards in Solana.
- Alex Leiman, the game's creator, announced its launch with excitement, hinting at potential future integrations for NOODLE, the game's meme coin.
- In just 14 hours, NOODLE skyrocketed to a market cap of $19.43 million but settled at $14.4 million, according to DEX Screener.
- Despite geographical restrictions due to regulatory reasons, 1,000 active accounts joined the game within two hours of its release.
- In the first day, $75,000 worth of crypto was transacted through Noodle.gg, according to the official Noodle X account.
- Critics questioned the game's originality, comparing it to the failed Ponzi Scheme, Bigcoin, which captured the crypto scene last month.
- To leave the game, players must hold down the Enter key for three seconds, revealing their day's winnings in Solana.
- The game's platform restricts cash-outs, with time-based limitations, minimum playtime requirements, temporary holds, and outright forfeiture due to cheating.
- Crypto games like Noodle.gg are not the first to generate wealth, with previous examples like Bigcoin, an Abstract-based crypto mining simulation game.
- The world of crypto games offers exciting opportunities, but it's important to be aware of regulatory concerns and the ever-evolving nature of these games.
