Playing PlanetPenguin Racer from the Ubuntu Desktop Training by OnWorks

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5.2.2. Playing 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.

Procedure 5.3. To play PlanetPenguin Racer:

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.

Figure 5.15. Launching PlanetPenguin Racer

3. Press any key on the keyboard to proceed to the next window.

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.

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.

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 contin- ue 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

9. The next window starts the race. The intent of the game is to make Tux reach the Finish line, collecting herrings on the way. If you succeed in reaching the Finish line within the parameters mentioned in Needed to advance, you proceed to the next round; otherwise, you have to play the round again. There are four attempts or lives that you get to compete in an event. If you fail to satisfy the wining criteria, one life is deducted.