WESTMEAD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Comet St., Golden Homes Subdivision, Alangilan, Batangas City,

Philippines

ADVANTAGES OF PLAYING SNAKE GAME TO REDUCE

STUDENT’S STRESS AND HOW THIS GAME BRING
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS AT WESTMEAD
INTERNATIONALHOOL

A Baby Thesis Presented to

Engr. John Michael Valera
Westmead International School

In Partial Fulfillment of the Computer Programing Requirements for the

Bachelor of
Science in Mechanical Engineering
2 nd Year College

Etcoy, Rey Edrian

Paglinawan, Jhielyn M.
Pamaranco, Cris Joy G.

December 22, 2022

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 WESTMEAD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Comet St., Golden Homes Subdivision, Alangilan, Batangas City,
Philippines

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page No.
I. Chapter 1
 Introduction 3
 Introduction of the Game App 5
II. Chapter 2
 Review Of Related Literature 7
III. Chapter 3
 Conclusion 11
 Recommendation 11

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 WESTMEAD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Comet St., Golden Homes Subdivision, Alangilan, Batangas City,
Philippines

I. Introduction

Snake game is a classic computer action game, in which we control a

snake to move and collect food in a map. In this paper we
are interested in developing a controller with artificial intelligence (AI) using
movement rating functions and evolutionary algorithms (EA). Before we
elaborate how we design our controller, we first describe the snake game we
implemented and define
the objective.
The snake starts at length one. At each time step the snake moves one
step, and it can go straight, turn left, or turn right. Unlike the other snake game
have two food or ball which is for increase or decrease the length of snake.
This snake game has only one food I is to increase the length of the snake. If
you don’t it the food it doesn’t matter. If you can’t control the snake until it hit
the wall the game is over. Simple as that. Some of the most important
advantages of the Snake game is that it teaches players the importance of
strategic planning. This game’s stress-relieving features also give players the
ability to develop the foresight to recognize patterns.Playing Snake Helps to
Build the Habit of Practice. It is easy to think this game is limited to
recreational purposes alone; however, this is not always the case. The Snake
game is a perfect way to teach the “practice makes perfect” principle. The
Snake Game Helps to Increase Focus and Learning Productivity.The classic
Snake game helps to increase focus and learning outcomes. Research shows
that people are most productive when not forced to do things. A simple Snake
game can help increase the player’s focus, especially when other educational
games are combined. The Snake Game Helps to Increase Focus and
Learning Productivity. The classic Snake game helps to increase focus and
learning outcomes. Research shows that people are most productive when
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not forced to do things. A simple Snake game can help increase the player’s
focus, especially when other educational games are combined. The Snake
Game is a Good Way to Learn How to Recognize Patterns. Patterns have a
way of building academic skills, especially in the mathematical field. The
Snake game is all about patterns and how you can manipulate these patterns
as the Snake gets longer. The more you play the game, the more you’ll be
able to recognize patterns and decipher how they work in general.

The Concept of Patience is Put to Practice. The Snake game is a level-

by-level process. This means that before you are allowed to move to the next
level, you have to overcome the current one.

The next level is always harder than the former, and it takes a certain level of
patience to master all of these levels. Once you do that, you will find that you
tend to apply this behavioral attribute to your day-to-day life.

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 II. INTRODUCTION OF THE GAME APP: SNAKE GAME

Guido van Rossum created the general-purpose, high-level

programming language Python in 1991, and it has since been improved by
the Python Software Foundation. Because of programming's syntax, which
was developed with code readability in mind, programmers may be able to
express their thoughts in less code. Programming language called Python
makes it possible to work quickly and integrate systems more successfully.
Python is an interpretative, interactive language used for OO programming.
Classes, extremely high-level dynamic data types, exceptions, and modules
are all present. It enables procedural and functional programming in addition
to object-oriented programming. The ease of learning for beginners makes
Python one of the most popular programming languages. If you want to learn
a programming language, Python is a wonderful choice.

As soon as we are familiar with the Python programming language's

principles, we can use the Pygame built-in library to make games that have
engaging graphics, good animation, and sound. Video games are made using
the cross-platform framework Pygame.

The Snake Game project, written in Python, was developed. Getting

the highest score possible is the game's main objective. It's an enjoyable
game that's captivating and compulsive. The player can play it for as long as
he wants to play constantly by using the left, right, up, and down arrows. The
game ends when the snake hits a wall or strikes itself.

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 CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

According to Greg Johnson (2019), these are the hidden benefits of

Snake. Snake is a well-known game that challenges players to take stock of
their surroundings and choose the fastest or safest path to an objective. This
is a great chance to practice spatial awareness and think about your next
action. When you become so successful that you start to get in your own way,
the original game is notorious for exploiting your own success against you.
While there are many games and activities that can impart important life skills
to your child, few of them focus on long-term strategic planning. It can be
really upsetting to achieve such a high level and then lose as you run into
your own tail, as many parents will know. The game demands calmness once
you lose, which is inevitable, and patience to develop. These are all important
life lessons for kids to learn early on that will help them later in life. Snake is a
tool that can be used as a learning support system. One of the most important
things about learning is realizing that nothing is ever perfect the first time.
Snake teaches children that practice makes perfect when it comes to learning
new skills.

One of the Snake game's greatest benefits is that it teaches players the
value of strategic preparation. Players can develop the insight to spot patterns
thanks to this game's stress-relieving features. Here, we've separated the
rewards and advantages of playing the game of Snake into two groups. By
Gamesever 2022, there will be behavioral and educational advantages.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS:

1. Playing Snake Helps to Build the Habit of Practice

It is easy to think this game is limited to recreational purposes

alone; however, this is not always the case. The Snake game is a
perfect way to teach the “practice makes perfect” principle. 

2. The Snake Game Helps to Increase Focus and Learning

Productivity

The classic Snake game helps to increase focus and learning

outcomes. Research shows that people are most productive when not
forced to do things. A simple Snake game can help increase the
player’s focus, especially when other educational games are combined

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3. The Snake Game is a Good Way to Learn How to Recognize
Patterns

Patterns have a way of building academic skills, especially in the

mathematical field. The Snake game is all about patterns and how you
can manipulate these patterns as the Snake gets longer. 

The more you play the game, the more you’ll be able to
recognize patterns and decipher how they work in general.

4. It Helps to Improve Engagement

Learning requires a certain level of engagement, and so does

the Snake game. Before passing a level in the game, you must engage
with the game at every point to avoid a collision. This engagement
helps players, particularly children, stimulate their level of engagement,
and they get the chance to apply it to learning.

5. The Classic Snake Game Boosts Intuition

Strategy is involved in playing the Snake game. The strategy

applied subconsciously helps to boost intuition. You can see the Snake
and think ahead before choosing the best direction to move to avoid a
collision. It is important to be able to reason for oneself and be
perceptive. 

6. Brain Functionality is Increased

The Snake game requires a swift response to the movement of
the Snake to avoid a collision; this requires fast thinking and accuracy.
As a player, you can see where the Snake is headed and act
accordingly, thereby boosting the brain’s response to different
activities.

Since every life activity requires the brain to function at its

optimal level, the Snake game helps the player reach a certain level
where they can see ahead even before getting there.

7. Players get the Creativity Boost they Need

The gameplay involved in the classic Snake game is one where

players need to get creative with how they direct the Snake to avoid a
collision. 

In directing and redirecting the Snake, some players develop the

most creative way to navigate the Snake. It is almost artistic, and the
players’ creativity is stimulated by doing this.

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 8. It Helps to Develop Problem Solving Abilities

The idea of every game is to solve a problem that has been

programmed. The goal in the classic game of Snake is to grow the
Snake as long as possible without crashing into anything. This game
helps the players discover the best route to solving problems.

9. It helps to Spark Interest in Children

There is no age limit for the classic game of Snake. If anything,

it is an interesting way to spark interest in children. Since the game is
digital, any child with basic digital skills can play, practice, and perfect
the game. Doing this will help them apply the principle in the
educational aspect of their lives.

BEHAVIORAL BENEFITS:

10. The Concept of Patience is to Put Practice

The Snake game is a level-by-level process. This means that

before you are allowed to move to the next level, you have to
overcome the current one. 

The next level is always harder than the former, and it takes a
certain level of patience to master all of these levels. Once you do that,
you will find that you tend to apply this behavioral attribute to your day-
to-day life.

11. It Teaches Strategy and Planning

The levels in this game require the player to think and plan to
prevent crashing. As the Snake gets longer during the game, the
chances of crashing into yourself also increase. Only when you think
ahead, strategize and plan your moves will you be able to go far.
Hence, the Snake game serves as a good way to learn the art of
strategizing.

12. It Helps Players Understand the Idea of Growth

The game is built around the growth of the Snake. There are tiny
dots that serve as food for the Snake, and it is your duty as a player to
gear the Snake towards the dots. The Snake grows an inch for every
dot, and this is also applicable in reality because the more you feed
any aspect of your life, the more it grows.

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13. Spatial Awareness Enhancement

The nature of the Snake game requires you to be fully aware of

the digital box. You have to be aware of obstacles in your way and
know when, how, and where to navigate the Snake to avoid these
obstacles. This awareness helps to boost spatial awareness and
mental alertness for the player.

14. It Teaches the Importance of Having a Goal

Every game has a goal. The classic Snake game is no different.

The goal here is for the Snake to get as long as it can without colliding
with obstacles. This helps players understand the importance of setting
a goal and monitoring every step involved in reaching that goal.

15. Players Learn to Manage Anxiety

The Snake game helps players focus and redirect their thoughts

from one thing that might be bothering them to another thing entirely.
This is especially with players who suffer from anxiety problems;
playing the classic Snake game can help them channel their thoughts
by focusing entirely on the game. 

16. It Helps to Relieve Stress

Like several other games, the classic Snake game is a good

way to cool off and relieve stress. Since this game has no definitive
end, players can play for as long as they feel like it.  

17. The Concept of Acceptance is Drilled into the Player

For every game, you win some, and you lose some. Because
the classic game of Snake has no definitive end or winning level, the
player gets to play it repeatedly and gets used to the fact that it’s not
every game you can win. This concept allows players to accept the
game’s outcome as they can’t change it.

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 CHAPTER 3
CONCLUSION

Students nowadays, have a lot of work to do. They have been

experiencing a lot of stress; therefore, they are looking for ways to relax and
amuse themselves in order to relieve or minimize their anxiety.
In this study, the researchers listed all the advantages a player might
enjoy when playing the snake game. There are behavioral and educational
benefits. The majority of the time, the little activities we do in our free time
have a bigger impact on us than we would have thought. Who would have
imagined that playing a timeless game like Snake might have a good impact
on one's psyche and improve the world?

RECOMMENDATION

Future researchers should continue to look into and gather knowledge

about this issue. Use this study as a reference for producing a study on the
subject of "ADVANTAGES OF PLAYING SNAKE GAME TO REDUCE
STUDENT'S STRESS AND HOW THIS GAME BRING EDUCATIONAL
BENEFITS AT WESTMEAD INTERNATIONALHOOL." Investigate and collect
more data to ensure the success of this investigation. I hope this study's
collection of knowledge proves to be helpful in the future.
Continue to develop this game app, future creators. Increase the
quantity of features and improve all the parts that need it. Use this application
as the fundamental framework while constructing and developing an app.
Make this app as useful as possible so that it can quickly deliver a positive
result.

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