The Blockheads Game Server

This repository contains the server files for running a Blockheads multiplayer server.

Warning:

Running curl to bash scripts from the internet can be risky. It's always recommended to review the code before executing it to ensure it is safe and does not contain any malicious content.

You can test our Blockheads Server by using: theblackswan.devon.social port 15151

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Table of Contents

1. Linux Install
2. MacOS Install
3. Manual Install
4. The Android Apps
5. Roadmap
6. Contributing
7. License
8. Contact
9. Acknowledgments

The Blockheads Game Server for Linux and MacOS

Getting Started

1. Installation | Linux

Follow the instructions below to install and set up the Blockheads server on your system.

Download and run the server script:

curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/JonCastaway/BHS/main/start.sh | bash -s -

Create Your server:

./blockheads_server171 -n MyFirstServer

For more options and help use:

./blockheads_server171 -h

Configure Your server: You'll need to replace the WORLD_ID and PORT inside the run.sh script.

nano run.sh

Replace the placeholders with your WORLD_ID and PORT. You can find your WORLD_ID by typing:

./blockheads_server171 -l

Save and exit the file by pressing CTRL+X, then Y, and ENTER.

Start the server in the background

nohup ./start.sh &>/dev/null &

2. Installation | MacOS

Download the Blockheads Server App

Download from App Store

3. Original Server Binaries | Manual Install

You can download the original server binaries from the links below

• Download The Blockheads Server Binary - archive.org
• Download The Blockheads Server Binary - majicdave.com

4. The Blockheads | Android APK

If version 1.76 does not launch, try an earlier version such as 1.75 or 1.74

• Download The Original Blockheads Android APK v1.76 - Noodlecake

• Download The Original Blockheads Android APK v1.76 - archive.org

• Download The Original Blockheads Android APK v1.75 - archive.org

• Download The Original Blockheads Android APK v1.74 - archive.org

5. Roadmap

Exlore our advancement towards significant milestones, and delve into the wiki. Here's a general outline of some key features we're considering:

• Current Active Servers (in test)
• World Configuration Editor
• Web-based User Interface
• Docker file (in test)

Additionally, review the open issues for a comprehensive list of suggested features (as well as known issues).

6. Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork this repository and submit pull requests.

Contributors

7. License

This project is Licensed under the GPL-3.0 License. See the License file for details.

8. Contact

For any questions or support, please reach out or open an issue on GitHub.

9. Acknowledgments

Projects we're inspired by and obtained valuable information:

• Majic Jungle | Dave Frampton
• The Internet Archive
• Discord | Sapiens
• Reddit | r/blockheads
• Wiki GG | Blockheads
• Fandom | The Blockheads