Snake Changelog

Version 1.8.2

Fixed mascot restart behavior: after game over, restarting now reliably returns mascot state to amused/default.
Removed score-milestone (10/20) hype reaction trigger so showtime mascot no longer flashes during zoom/chill intro overlays.
Bumped in-game and package versioning to 1.8.2.

Version 1.8.1

Adjusted marquee mascot framing so the head sits higher in the slot and removes the visible empty gray top gap.
Repositioned cabinet decals away from the gameplay/screen area to keep labels readable and non-overlapping.
Mascot state behavior now persists for full special-effect duration (fast/slow) instead of brief flash-only swaps.
Game-over mascot now remains offended until restart; it no longer snaps back after a short moment.

Version 1.8

Sprint 1 visual redesign focused on machine-facing areas: screen well, status strip, and Tail Chop module.
Screen well rebuilt with deeper recessed cavity treatment, thicker bezel hierarchy, stronger inner trim, and integrated glass feel.
Overlay container styling inside the screen was tightened to feel more like machine interrupt panels and less like floating web modals.
Status strip converted toward a single mounted score unit with one outer housing and four inset readout windows.
Tail Chop rebuilt as a more segmented stunt hardware module with clearer top plate, recessed action plate, and dedicated LED/badge row cells.

Version 1.7

Added a repeatable one-command deploy workflow with scripts for clean packaging and production publish.
New `scripts/prepare-deploy.sh` now builds a minimal `snake-docs-deploy` folder from required runtime files only.
New `scripts/deploy-prod.sh` now deploys to Netlify production using linked site metadata and auto message by game version.
Updated `package.json` with `deploy:prepare` and `deploy:prod` scripts for consistent deployment from Codex.
Updated `.gitignore` to include local Netlify helper dirs and `node_modules` for cleaner source hygiene.

Version 1.6

Added the actual mascot image files (`snake-amused.png`, `snake-showtime.png`, `snake-offended.png`) into `assets/mascot/`.
Enabled real marquee mascot rendering with image source swaps now fully working end-to-end at runtime.

Version 1.5

Integrated marquee mascot as real image assets via dedicated `` slot using `assets/mascot/` paths.
Removed CSS-drawn mascot placeholder/face markup from the marquee and switched to source-driven state swapping.
Added mascot state mapping in JS: amused for intro/rules/gameplay, showtime for hype/milestone events, offended for game over.
Added lightweight mascot image preloading and state-specific image classes for smooth swaps.
Created `assets/mascot/` directory for new mascot image files.

Version 1.4

Added global all-time leaderboard panel to the cabinet HUD with name input, submit action, and top score list.
Leaderboard now tracks final run score submissions only (unverified mode) after game over.
Added EN/SK leaderboard copy and status states (loading, ready-to-submit, submitted, error).
Integrated Netlify serverless API endpoints (`/api/submit-score`, `/api/leaderboard`) backed by Neon Postgres.
Added project deploy config (`netlify.toml`), dependency manifest (`package.json`), and SQL schema helper (`leaderboard-schema.sql`).

Version 1.3

Rebuilt the cabinet UI geometry to look like a physical tabletop arcade unit instead of flat app cards.
Marquee upgraded into a thick housing with inner hot-pink plate, rivet screws, and larger integrated mascot head.
Playfield rebuilt into a recessed double-bezel screen cavity with stronger inset depth, rivets, and glass reflection pass.
Tail Chop converted to a bolted side hardware module with separate label plate, button block, LED lens, and badge plate.
HUD converted into chunky score-window display units plus a dedicated cabinet instruction strip for controls/events.
Overlay cards and in-canvas interrupt panels were upgraded to machine-panel styling while preserving gameplay logic.

Version 1.2

Moved the active game build into a multi-file structure (`index.html`, `styles.css`, `game.js`) for cleaner future design updates.
Applied a stronger Toxic Arcade visual system with neon cabinet shell, marquee, decals, and richer module/HUD contrast.
Tail Chop now has full module state visuals with synced button state, LED status lamp, and bilingual state badge.
Added short milestone status flashes at score 10/20/50 with EN/SK copy and lightweight tone styling.
Added persistent cabinet mascot with expression states (idle, hyped, bonked) tied to gameplay moments.
Enhanced snake head rendering with directional eyes and short reaction states for normal/fast/slow pickups and game over.

Version 1.1

Major retro 80s arcade cabinet visual refresh with cohesive neon palette and themed UI variables.
Refined bilingual copy (EN/SK) across HUD, start/rules flow, overlays, pause/game over, and Tail Chop messaging.
Arcade cabinet styling added: title plate, decals, chunky controls, subtle scanline texture, and framed board atmosphere.
Tail Chop button now has explicit visual states (locked/ready/used) with badge labels and state classes.
Added lightweight score milestone overlays (10 and 20) and tiny pickup feedback text flashes.
Snake head now has directional eyes and small personality cues while preserving gameplay mechanics.

Version 01.08

Added start window on page load instead of immediate gameplay start.
Added language selection with English and Slovak options (flag buttons).
After language selection, game now shows a concise pre-game rules screen.
Gameplay starts only after clicking Start on the rules screen.
Localized HUD and in-game overlays for English and Slovak.
Bumped in-game version label to 01.08.

Version 01.07

Cut The Snake is now limited to one use per run, then it greys out.
Using Cut The Snake now grants a permanent +5% speed boost for that run.
Updated Cut The Snake tooltip and unlock overlay text to include the speed boost effect.
Cut The Snake unlock overlay duration increased to 5 seconds.
Bumped in-game version label to 01.07.

Version 01.06

Renamed action button to "Cut The Snake".
Button is now disabled and grey until score reaches 50.
Added hover tooltip explaining button behavior and unlock condition.
Added one-time 3-second overlay at score 50 explaining Cut The Snake unlock.
Fast food score bonus increased from +3 to +5.
Slow food now gives +3 score in addition to slow effect.
Bumped in-game version label to 01.06.

Version 01.05

Added a Booster button beside the playfield (top-left).
Clicking Booster keeps score unchanged and cuts snake length in half.
Bumped in-game version label to 01.05.

Version 01.04

Improved control responsiveness with a 3-input direction buffer.
Quick turn taps are now queued and applied on upcoming movement ticks.
Direction buffering now validates against planned direction to prevent illegal immediate reversals.
Lowered starting move interval from 120ms to 110ms for snappier early gameplay.
Bumped in-game version label to 01.04.

Version 01.03

First fast food is now guaranteed to spawn at score 10.
First slow food is now guaranteed to spawn at score 20.
After first guaranteed spawn of each type, previous spawn logic remains unchanged.
Bumped in-game version label to 01.03.

Version 01.02

Added first-time tutorial overlay for fast food and slow food.
Game now auto-pauses for 3 seconds on first appearance of each special type.
Overlay shows explainer text, a large icon for the food type, and a countdown timer.
Intro overlays queue correctly if both special foods first appear close together.
Bumped in-game version label to 01.02.

Version 01.01

Added in-game timer to HUD.
Added slow food with independent 10% spawn chance, 5s lifetime, and 15s 50% speed effect.
Fast and slow foods now spawn independently and can exist together with normal food.
Special foods disabled for first 15 normal food spawns.
No same-category special spawn while its effect is active.
Slow food now requires score >= 30 before it can spawn.
Added bottom-right clickable version label linking to this changelog.

Version 01.00

Added border wrap-around movement (no wall death).
Added fast special food with +3 score and temporary speed boost.
Added special food counters (eaten/spawned) in HUD.