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A simple terminal snake game library with no external dependencies

# Terminal Snake Game

A simple terminal snake game library with no external dependencies.

## Installation

```bash
# Install globally
npm install -g terminal-snake-game

# Or install locally
npm install terminal-snake-game
```

## Usage

### Global Installation
After installing globally, you can start the game directly:
```bash
snake-game
```

### Local Installation
You can use it in your code:
```javascript
const { startGame } = require('terminal-snake-game');

// Start the game
startGame({
  width: 20,  // Game area width
  height: 10, // Game area height
  speed: 200  // Game speed (milliseconds)
});
```

## Controls

- Use arrow keys (↑↓←→) to control the snake
- Press 'q' to quit the game
- Press 'r' to restart the game

## Game Rules

1. Control the snake to eat food (*) to grow longer
2. Game ends if the snake hits the wall or itself
3. Score 10 points for each food eaten

## Features

- Pure JavaScript implementation, no external dependencies
- Customizable game area size
- Customizable game speed
- Real-time score display