The mechanics of a classic Snake game

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The mechanics of a classic Snake Game are relatively simple yet engaging. Here is a breakdown of the basic mechanics typically found in a Snake game:

  1. Objective:
  • The objective of the game is to control a snake, guiding it to eat food that appears on the screen. As the snake consumes food, it grows longer, making the game more challenging.
  1. Movement:
  • The snake moves around the game area in four directions: up, down, left, and right. The player can control the direction of the snake with arrow keys or other input controls.
  1. Growth:
  • When the snake consumes food, its length increases by one unit (e.g., one square). This makes maneuvering the snake more difficult as it grows longer.