How To Install Blocky on MXLinux Latest

Blocky is a terminal-based game that you can install on your Linux system. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Blocky on MXLinux Latest using the GitHub repository.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • A running MXLinux Latest system
  • A terminal emulator such as GNOME, Konsole, or xterm
  • Git installed on your system to clone the repository

Step 1: Install Git

If you don't have Git installed on your system, you can install it by running the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install git

Step 2: Clone the Blocky Repository

Now, we need to clone the Blocky repository from GitHub to our local system. Open your terminal emulator and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/0xERR0R/blocky.git

This will clone the Blocky repository to your current working directory.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Blocky has a few dependencies that we need to install before we can successfully build and run the game. To install the dependencies, run the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt-get install libncurses5-dev libncursesw5-dev

This command will install the necessary packages required for Blocky to run.

Step 4: Build and Install Blocky

Now that we have cloned the Blocky repository and installed its dependencies, it's time to build and install the game. Navigate to the root directory of the cloned repository by running the following command:

cd blocky

Next, run the following command to build and install the game:

make
sudo make install

These commands will build the game and install it on your system.

Step 5: Run Blocky

Once the installation is complete, you can run the game by typing the blocky command in your terminal:

blocky

This will launch the game, and you can start playing!

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Blocky on MXLinux Latest using the GitHub repository. With Blocky installed on your system, you can now enjoy this fun terminal-based game.