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Figure 5.14: High Score Windows
If you do not like the pre-defined arrangement of the bubbles, you can create your own arrangement by selecting Level editor from the main menu.
5.2.2Playing PlanetPenguin Racer
PlanetPenguin Racer, also called ppracer, is a simple racing game featuring Tux, the Linux mascot. This game is based on the popular Linux game Tux Racer. The goal of the game is to slide down a snow and ice covered mountain as quickly as possible, avoiding the trees and rocks that will slow you down.
1.Install the planetpenguin-racer package from the Universe repository.
2.On the Applications menu, point to Games and click Planet Penguin Racer to launch the game.
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Figure 5.15: Launching PlanetPenguin Racer
3. Press any key on the keyboard to proceed to the next window.
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Figure 5.16: Starting Window
4.The next window displays the main menu of the game. Click the options on this menu to take part in a racing event, practise before entering any event, configure the game settings, view credits and quit the game.
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Figure 5.17: Entering an Event
5.You can play this game by using a computer keyboard or a joystick. On the main menu, click Configuration and then click Keyboard or Joystick to know their default key settings. You can also change the key settings according to your preferences. Click Back to return to the main menu.
Figure 5.18: Configuration Options
6.On the main menu, click Enter an Event, select the event and the cup in which you want to participate and then click Continue to proceed.
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Figure 5.19: Selecting Event and Cup
7.The next window prompts you to select a race. As a beginner, you do not have any option but to continue with the default race. However, do read the Needed to advance information to know the minimum requirement to qualify for the next round in the cup.
8.Click Race! to start the race.
Figure 5.20: Selecting a Race