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--- original.js
+++ change.js
@@ -146,23 +146,26 @@
 		// Logic for powerup behavior, e.g., floating down
 		self.y += 2;
 		// Check if player collects the powerup
 		if (self.intersects(player)) {
-			// Apply powerup effect
-			playerHealth = Math.min(playerHealth + 1, 3); // Increase health, max 3
-			heartIcons[playerHealth - 1].visible = true; // Show heart icon
-			// Add blue effect to player
-			LK.effects.flashObject(player, 0x0000ff, 1000); // Flash blue for 1 second
-			// Freeze effect: stop all enemies for 3 seconds
-			enemies.forEach(function (enemy) {
-				enemy.speed = 0;
-			});
+			// Delay the activation of the powerup effect by 2 seconds
 			LK.setTimeout(function () {
+				// Apply powerup effect
+				playerHealth = Math.min(playerHealth + 1, 3); // Increase health, max 3
+				heartIcons[playerHealth - 1].visible = true; // Show heart icon
+				// Add blue effect to player
+				LK.effects.flashObject(player, 0x0000ff, 1000); // Flash blue for 1 second
+				// Freeze effect: stop all enemies for 3 seconds
 				enemies.forEach(function (enemy) {
-					enemy.speed = 5; // Reset speed after freeze
+					enemy.speed = 0;
 				});
-			}, 3000);
-			self.destroy();
+				LK.setTimeout(function () {
+					enemies.forEach(function (enemy) {
+						enemy.speed = 5; // Reset speed after freeze
+					});
+				}, 3000);
+				self.destroy();
+			}, 2000); // Activate after 2 seconds
 		}
 		// Destroy if off screen
 		if (self.y > 2732) {
 			self.destroy();