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Othello Game

Python based implementation of the game of Othello (also known as Reversi)

Prerequisites

System Dependencies

Depending on your Linux distribution, install the required GTK4 / PyGObject dependencies:

Debian/Ubuntu:

apt install python3-gi python3-gi-cairo gir1.2-gtk-4.0

Fedora:

sudo dnf install python3-gobject gtk4

Arch Linux:

sudo pacman -S python-gobject gtk4

openSUSE:

sudo zypper install python3-gobject python3-gobject-Gdk typelib-1_0-Gtk-4_0 libgtk-4-1

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone git@gitlab.emi.u-bordeaux.fr:pdp-2025/othello-1.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd othello-1

3. Create and activate a virtual environment:

python -m venv venv
. venv/bin/activate

4. Install the game:

python -m pip install ./othello

Running the Game

Launch the game using either:

python -m othello
# or
othello

If you are using zsh/autocd etc. like me, prefer the python -m othello version.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues on Wayland, set the XKB configuration path:

export XKB_CONFIG_ROOT=/usr/share/X11/xkb/rules/

For additional PyGObject setup information, visit: https://pygobject.gnome.org/getting_started.html