DX Snakes

Classic Nokia 1100-inspired Snake game inside VS Code.

Author & Support

• Author: Sushil Salimath
• Point of contact: Sushil Salimath
• Email: sushilrsalimath@gmail.com
• Support: https://github.com/sushilsalimath12/dx_snake/issues

Gameplay

• Eat food to grow and gain points
• Snake speeds up as you score
• Wall collision ends the game (classic challenge mode)
• Game ends if snake hits its own body
• Immediate 180-degree reverse turns are blocked
• High score is saved locally

Controls

• Move: Arrow Keys or W/A/S/D
• Pause: P
• Restart: R

Mouse use is minimal: click once to focus the game panel if needed.

Run Locally

1. Open this folder in VS Code.
2. Install dependencies:
   • npm install
3. Build:
   • npm run build
4. Press F5 to launch the Extension Development Host.
5. Run command:
   • DX Snakes: Start Game

Package For Marketplace

1. Update publisher in package.json to your Marketplace publisher ID.
2. Keep extension display name as DX Snakes.
3. (Optional) update version and icon.
4. Build and package:
   • npm run package
5. A .vsix file will be created in this folder.
6. Publish with VSCE (after login/token setup):
   • npx vsce publish

Notes

• Game state is kept while the panel is open (retainContextWhenHidden).
• Designed intentionally simple, fast, and retro.