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Implement a simple sound effect for eating regular food #10

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@AjaysDevWorkspace

🎵 Feature Request: Add Sound Effect on Food Consumption

Description:

Adding sound effects will greatly enhance the classic game feel and overall player experience. The first step is to play a small, distinct sound each time the snake consumes the normal yellow food item.


🎯 Requirements:

  • Locate or add a small, free-to-use "blip" or "coin collect" sound file (e.g., .mp3 or .wav format).
  • Integrate the sound effect into the JavaScript logic where the snake collides with and consumes food.
  • Play the sound using the Audio API, e.g.:
new Audio('path/to/sound.mp3').play();
  • Ensure the sound plays immediately upon consumption.
  • The sound must not interfere with the main game loop or cause performance lag.

💡 Implementation Hints:

  • Add the sound file to your assets directory (e.g., /assets/sounds/food.mp3).
  • Create a small helper function like playSound(effectName) to manage future sound effects more easily.
  • Optionally, preload the audio for smoother playback.
  • Consider adding a user setting (mute/unmute) in the future for accessibility.

🧩 Files Likely Involved:

  • script.js — main game logic handling snake movement and food collision.
  • /assets/sounds/ — location for storing audio files.
  • Optional: settings.js or configuration file if adding sound toggles later.

✅ Acceptance Criteria:

  • A sound effect plays every time the snake consumes the yellow food item.
  • The sound triggers immediately (no noticeable delay).
  • The audio plays cleanly without disrupting the game loop or visuals.
  • All sound assets are properly loaded and referenced within the project structure.

Enhancement Type: Audio / UX Feedback
Component: Game Logic, Sound System

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