This is an online game of snake, each trying to win by gaining points by having territory in the hill for long enough.

The game is now fully playable in multiplayer mode! Visit http://localhost:3000 to start playing.

• Grid System: 20px tiles with diamond-shaped map (400 tile radius)
• Snake Movement: 2 tiles/second with buffered input controls
• Collision Detection: Wall boundaries and snake-to-snake interactions
• Territory Origins: 3x3 permanent starting territories
• Basic Multiplayer: Socket.IO real-time communication

• Resource Types: Food (instant growth), Stones (transportable), Gems (territory expansion)
• Resource Spawning: 1/60 density with automatic replacement
• Collection Mechanics: Capacity-based carrying system
• Territory Visualization: Color-coded territories with origin markers
• Inverted Collision Rules: Territory-based combat mechanics

• Expanding Hill: Polynomial growth over 8 minutes (radius = 1 + 399 × (time/480)²)
• Dynamic Scoring: Points decrease based on territory overlap with hill
• Variable Tick Rate: From 4 ticks/second to 1 tick/30 seconds
• Victory Conditions: First to 0 points wins (with tie-breaking rules)

• Real-time Communication: Fastify + Socket.IO backend
• Game State Sync: 30 FPS client updates with server authority
• Room Management: Multi-room support with automatic matchmaking
• Connection Handling: Graceful connect/disconnect with player persistence

• Gem Territory Expansion: Click-to-expand territory mechanics
• Resource Processing: Stone-to-gem conversion at territory origins
• Advanced AI: Computer players for single-player practice
• Spectator Mode: Watch ongoing games after elimination
• Player Statistics: Score tracking, win/loss records

• Visual Effects: Particle systems for resource collection, territory expansion
• Sound Design: Background music, sound effects for actions
• UI Improvements: Leaderboards, player names, status indicators
• Mobile Optimization: Touch controls, responsive design
• Performance: Viewport culling, optimized rendering for large maps

• User Accounts: Registration, login, persistent stats
• Ranked Matches: ELO system, seasons, tournaments
• Custom Games: Private rooms, custom rules, map variations
• Replay System: Save and review past games
• Community Features: Chat, friends, clans

# Install dependencies
bun install

# Run development servers (client + server)
bun run dev

# Run tests
bun test

# Build for production
bun run build

# Start production server
bun run start

1. Join: Enter your name to join the battle
2. Move: Use arrow keys or WASD (or touch controls on mobile)
3. Collect: Gather food to grow, stones and gems for territory expansion
4. Expand: Use gems to claim adjacent territory tiles
5. Survive: Avoid collisions outside your territory
6. Win: Control territory in the expanding hill to reduce enemy points