Hextris is a fast-paced, addicting puzzle game that is free and open-source. Here are the steps to install Hextris on the latest version of Elementary OS.
Prerequisites
- Elementary OS Latest
- Basic knowledge of the terminal
Step 1: Install Git
Git is a version control system that is required to download and install Hextris from GitHub. If you already have Git installed, skip to Step 2.
- Open the terminal by pressing
Ctrl + Alt + T.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
sudo apt install git
- Enter your system password and press Enter again to confirm the installation.
Step 2: Download Hextris
- Open the terminal again by pressing
Ctrl + Alt + T.
- Navigate to the directory where you want to download Hextris. For example, if you want to download it to your home directory, type the following command and press Enter:
cd ~
- Clone the Hextris repository from GitHub by typing the following command and pressing Enter:
git clone https://github.com/Hextris/hextris.git
- Wait for the download to finish.
Step 3: Install Dependencies
Hextris has some dependencies that need to be installed before you can run it.
- Install Node.js and npm: Type the following command and press Enter:
sudo apt install nodejs npm
- Install Electron and other dependencies: Navigate to the Hextris directory that you downloaded in Step 2. For example, if you downloaded it to your home directory, type the following command and press Enter:
cd ~/hextris
- Install the dependencies by typing the following command and pressing Enter:
npm install
Step 4: Run Hextris
- Navigate to the Hextris directory if you're not already there (use the
cd command).
- Run the game by typing the following command and pressing Enter:
npm start
- Hextris should open and you can start playing!
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hextris on Elementary OS. Enjoy the game!
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