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How to Install and Play Bastet Termux Tetris

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September 16, 2024

Discover how to install and play Bastet Termux Tetris, a text-based Tetris clone, on Termux. Follow our detailed guide for setup instructions and a visual representation of the game.

Tags: Android gaming, bastet, game, installation guide, retro gaming, terminal games, termux, tertrix, Tetris, Text Games, text-based games

Bastet on Termux brings the timeless Tetris experience to your Android terminal, offering a fun and engaging way to enjoy the classic game from your terminal environment. Bastet, short for “Bastard Tetris,” is a text-based Tetris clone with a unique twist: it deliberately gives you the worst possible block combinations to challenge your skills, making it an exciting and nostalgic experience for Tetris fans.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to install and play Bastet Tetris on Termux. Whether you’re looking to relive the classic gameplay or take on the extra challenge Bastet brings, this setup will ensure you get the most out of this retro game. With a few simple commands, you’ll be stacking blocks and clearing lines right from your terminal in no time!

1. Install Termux

If you haven’t already installed Termux, you can download it from the Google Play Store or F-Droid.

2. Update Termux Packages

Before installing new packages, it’s a good practice to update your package list and upgrade any existing packages:

$ pkg update
$ pkg upgrade

3. Install Dependencies

Bastet requires some additional packages to compile from source. Install these dependencies using the following command:

$ pkg install git build-essential

Related: How to Install Git in Termux

4. Clone the Bastet Repository

Download the Bastet source code from its GitHub repository:

$ git clone https://github.com/astrocoders/bastet.git
$ cd bastet

5. Compile Bastet

Navigate to the Bastet directory and compile the game:

$ make

6. Run Bastet

Once the compilation is complete, you can start Bastet directly from the Termux terminal:

$ ./bastet

7. Basic Gameplay

Move Left/Right: Use the arrow keys to move the Tetris pieces left or right.
Rotate Piece: Use the z key to rotate the piece.
Drop Piece: Use the x key to make the piece drop faster.
Pause/Quit: Press q to quit the game.

8. Text-Based Display

Here’s a basic text-only representation of how Bastet looks when played in Termux:

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Score: 12345
Lines: 10
Level: 2

Current Piece:
O

Explanation:

Game Area: The large box represents the game area where Tetris pieces fall and get arranged. The actual game screen will be filled with blocks representing different Tetris pieces (I, O, T, S, Z, J, L) that move and rotate.
Score, Lines, Level: Below the game area, you can see the current score, the number of lines cleared, and the current level.
Current Piece: This is a small display of the piece currently in play. In this case, it shows an “O” piece.

9. Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during installation or gameplay:

Compilation Errors: Ensure all dependencies are correctly installed and try running make clean followed by make again.
Missing Keys: Verify your terminal settings if certain keys are not responding as expected.

10. Enjoy the Game!

With Bastet Termux Tetris installed, you can now enjoy this classic game in a terminal environment. Test your reflexes and strategy as you try to clear lines and achieve high scores.

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