How to Install A Dark Room on Windows 10

A Dark Room is an open-source text-based role-playing game that features a unique storyline and gameplay. To install A Dark Room on Windows 10, follow these steps:

Step 1: Install Git

Git is a version control system that helps to manage software development projects. To install Git on your Windows 10 computer, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Git official website: https://git-scm.com/
2. Click on the "Downloads" button on the top menu bar
3. Click on the "Windows" button and wait for the download to complete
4. Launch the downloaded .exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install Git

Step 2: Clone the A Dark Room Repository

Once Git is installed on your computer, you need to clone the A Dark Room repository from GitHub. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Git Bash terminal on your Windows 10 computer
2. Type the command git clone https://github.com/doublespeakgames/adarkroom.git
3. Press enter and wait for the repository to download

Step 3: Install Python

A Dark Room requires Python to be installed on your Windows 10 computer. To install Python, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Python official website: https://www.python.org/
2. Click on the "Downloads" button on the top menu bar
3. Click on the "Windows" button under the "Download for Windows" section
4. Scroll down and click on the latest version of Python that is compatible with your computer
5. Launch the downloaded .exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install Python

Step 4: Install Pygame

Pygame is a cross-platform set of Python modules designed for writing video games. To install Pygame, follow these steps:

1. Open the command prompt on your Windows 10 computer
2. Type the command pip install pygame
3. Press enter and wait for the installation to complete

Step 5: Launch A Dark Room

A Dark Room is now installed on your Windows 10 computer. To launch the game, follow these steps:

1. Open the Git Bash terminal on your Windows 10 computer
2. Navigate to the directory where the A Dark Room repository was downloaded
3. Type the command python -m http.server
4. Open a web browser and go to the following URL: http://localhost:8000/
5. Click on the "adarkroom.html" file to launch the game

Congratulations! You have successfully installed A Dark Room on your Windows 10 computer. Enjoy the unique storyline and gameplay.

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