How to Install Hextris on Elementary OS Latest

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.

  1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter: sudo apt install git
  3. Enter your system password and press Enter again to confirm the installation.

Step 2: Download Hextris

  1. Open the terminal again by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
  2. 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 ~
  3. Clone the Hextris repository from GitHub by typing the following command and pressing Enter: git clone https://github.com/Hextris/hextris.git
  4. Wait for the download to finish.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Hextris has some dependencies that need to be installed before you can run it.

  1. Install Node.js and npm: Type the following command and press Enter: sudo apt install nodejs npm
  2. 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
  3. Install the dependencies by typing the following command and pressing Enter: npm install

Step 4: Run Hextris

  1. Navigate to the Hextris directory if you're not already there (use the cd command).
  2. Run the game by typing the following command and pressing Enter: npm start
  3. Hextris should open and you can start playing!

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hextris on Elementary OS. Enjoy the game!