How to install Hextris on Arch Linux

Introduction

Hextris is a fun and addictive puzzle game developed by Felix Holmgren. It is an open-source game that is hosted on GitHub, which allows for easy installation on various operating systems, including Arch Linux. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install Hextris on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing Hextris, make sure that your system has the following prerequisites:

• Arch Linux installed.
• An active internet connection.
• A terminal emulator installed.

Installation

Follow the steps below to install Hextris on Arch Linux:

1. Open a terminal emulator by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
2. Install git if it's not already installed on your system by running the following command:

   sudo pacman -Syu git
   

3. Clone the Hextris repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/Hextris/hextris.git
   

4. Change to the hextris directory:

   cd hextris/
   

5. Install additional dependencies (python2-pygame) using the following command:

   sudo pacman -Syu python2-pygame
   

6. Run the game using the following command:

   python2 hextris.py
   

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Hextris on your Arch Linux system. Have fun playing the game and improving your puzzle-solving skills!

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