How to Install Hextrix on Ubuntu Server Latest

In this tutorial, we will be installing Hextrix on Ubuntu Server Latest. Hextrix is a fast-paced, addictive puzzle game that you can play directly in your browser. It is a clone of the famous Tetris game, which can be played in single-player or multiplayer mode.

Hextrix is built using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, and its source code is available on GitHub.

Here are the steps to install Hextrix on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before we can install Hextrix, we need to install some dependencies. Open your terminal and type the following command to update your system packages:

sudo apt-get update

Now, install the dependencies by typing this command:

sudo apt-get install git npm nodejs

Note:

If you are using an older version of Ubuntu Server, you may have to install Node.js manually. In that case, use the following command:

sudo apt-get install python-software-properties

curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_14.x | sudo -E bash -

sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

For more information on installing Node.js, please see the official documentation.

Step 2: Clone the Hextrix Repository

Next, we need to clone the Hextrix repository from GitHub. Create a new directory for the project and navigate to it by typing this command:

mkdir hextrix
cd hextrix

Now, use the git clone command to clone the repository:

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

This command will clone the Hextrix repository to your current directory.

Step 3: Install Hextrix Dependencies

Before we can run Hextrix, we need to install its dependencies. Navigate to the cloned directory by typing this command:

cd hextris

Now, install the dependencies by typing this command:

npm install

This command will install all the required dependencies for Hextrix.

Step 4: Run Hextrix

Now that we have installed all the dependencies, we can run Hextrix by typing this command:

npm start

This command will start the Hextrix server, which can be accessed by typing the server's IP address in your web browser.

Note:

By default, the Hextrix server runs on port 3000. If you want to change the port, you can specify it by typing this command:

npm start --port=XXXX

Replace XXXX with the port number of your choice.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed and run Hextrix on your Ubuntu Server. You can now play this addictive game on your web browser.

If you face any issues during the installation or run-time of Hextrix, feel free to ask for help from the official Hextrix community.

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