- Save pointsToAdd = levelRef.current at start of setScore - Use saved value for scoring, not levelRef.current which gets changed - This ensures 1st food adds 1 point at level 1, then level up to 2 - 2nd food adds 2 points at level 2, then level up to 3, etc. - Correct sequence: +1, +2, +3, +4... with level ups after each