Bored waiting for a ChatGPT image? Tap the loading animation to play Halloween Snake
ChatGPT gave its image generation loading screen a Halloween look, and a user spotted a hidden extra: while your image is generating, tapping the loading animation starts a Halloween-themed game of Snake. The official ChatGPT account reposted the find. It's a small seasonal Easter egg rather than a new feature, but it turns the wait for a slow, detailed image into something to do, and it's a fun one to show friends before Halloween ends.
Why it matters
It's just for fun, and that's the point. Detailed images can take a while, and this turns the wait into a mini game.
Who it's for
Anyone making images in ChatGPT this week, and anyone who likes hunting for Easter eggs.
How to try it
- Ask ChatGPT to create an image, ideally a detailed one so it takes a bit longer.
- While the Halloween loading animation shows, tap or click it.
- Steer the snake with your arrow keys or by swiping until your image is ready.
Plan & availability: Spotted on ChatGPT's image generation loading screen in late October 2026 as a Halloween theme, so it's likely temporary. Image generation limits depend on your plan. Checked October 30, 2026.
Note: reported by users on X; we haven't independently confirmed it works in the current version.
Source: @houseofsynister on X ↗
Written by AgentStackList from the original post. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Features, plans and availability can change, so confirm on the source before you rely on it.
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