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# Using Gnibbles

`Gnibbles` is a simple game to play. The only keys that are needed are the arrow keys.

## Basic usage

Starting `Gnibbles` opens the main window shown below.

Figure 1. Gnibbles Introduction Window

To start the game, click on the intro screen, shown above. The game will automatically start.

When the game starts, the snake will come out of the left side of the screen. You use the up arrow to make the direction of the snake go up. Use the right arrow to turn the snake right, left arrow to turn the snake left, and down arrow to turn the snake down.

Figure 2. Gnibbles During Gameplay

## Menus

The menu bar, located at the top of the Main Window, contains the following menus:

Game

  This menu contains:

  - New Game (Ctrl+N) — This starts a new game of `Gnibbles`

  - Pause game — This will pause your game. Click on the "Pause Game " menu option to resume game.

  - Scores — This shows the high scores.

  - Exit (Ctrl-Q) — This quits the application.

Settings

  This menu contains:

  - Preferences — This opens your window to edit preferences.

About

  This menu contains:

  - About — This opens the About dialog which shows basic information about `Gnibbles`, such as the author's name, the application version number, and the URL for the application's Web page if one exists.

## Diamonds

`Gnibbles` has numerous different diamonds which to eat. They each are a different color and serve a different function.

Purple Diamond

  Gives you one diamond credit and adds length to your snake.

Yellow Diamond

  Gives 12 points, adds length to the snake and gives you one diamond credit.

Red Diamond

  Gives 11 points, makes your snake shorter, and gives you one diamond credit.

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