How to Install Hextris on OpenBSD

In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Hextris on OpenBSD. Hextris is a fast-paced action puzzle game that involves forming combinations and clearing lines to advance through levels. The game can be run on OpenBSD with the help of a package manager.

Prerequisites

• OpenBSD installed on your system
• A working internet connection

Steps

1. Open a terminal window on your OpenBSD system.

2. Update the package database by running the following command:

   $ doas pkg_add -u
   

   This command updates the package database on your system.

3. Install the dependencies required to run the Hextris game. Run the following command:

   $ doas pkg_add node
   

   This command installs the Node.js package, which is a required dependency for the Hextris game.

4. Clone the Hextris repository from GitHub by running the following command:

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

   This command clones the repository to your local system.

5. Navigate to the Hextris directory by running the following command:

   $ cd hextris
   

   This command takes you to the Hextris repository you just cloned.

6. Install the required npm packages by running the following command:

   $ npm install
   

   This command installs all the required npm packages to run the Hextris game.

7. Start the game by running the following command:

   $ npm start
   

   This command starts the game on your OpenBSD system.

8. Enjoy playing Hextris!

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