🐍 Feature Request: Add Power-Up – “Shrink” (Reduce Snake Length by 3 Segments)

[AjaysDevWorkspace]

Add a new power-up called “Shrink” that reduces the snake’s length by 3 segments immediately after collecting it.
This can help players escape tight spots or reset their snake’s size strategically.

🎯 Requirements:

• Add a new item (e.g., a minus icon or shrinking fruit) that appears randomly like other power-ups.
• When the player collects the item:
  • Reduce the snake’s length by 3 segments instantly.
  • If the snake is shorter than 4 segments, reduce it to a minimum of 1 segment (do not let it disappear).
• Optional: Add a brief visual effect (flash, shrink animation, etc.) when the effect occurs.

💡 Implementation Hints:

• The snake body is usually stored as an array of segments.
• Use snake.splice() or similar to remove the last 3 segments when the power-up is collected.
• Use a flag or item type to trigger the shrink effect in your collision logic.

🧩 Files Likely Involved:

• script.js or wherever your game logic and snake state are managed
• Asset or function that handles spawning of power-ups

✅ Acceptance Criteria:

• Item appears randomly on the board
• Snake length reduces by exactly 3 segments on pickup
• Minimum snake size is enforced (snake cannot vanish)
• No bugs or crashes when shrink occurs during movement or power-up stacking

🧪 Optional Bonus:

• Show a small on-screen indicator or sound when the shrink is triggered
• Track how many times the player has used Shrink

🏷 Labels:

hacktoberfest, good first issue, enhancement, game mechanics

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