Snake wasn't just a game; it was a social event. Before multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBAs), there were two people passing a Nokia 3310 back and forth in a high school cafeteria, trying to beat a high score. This era established the core philosophy of Nokia games: .

These games, along with many others, were pre-installed on Nokia phones or available for download from the company's website. The ease of access and the variety of games helped Nokia become a dominant player in the mobile gaming market.

For millions of users in the late 1990s and early 2000s, a Nokia phone was not just a communication tool; it was a pocket-sized arcade. The Birth of a Legend: Snake (1997)