How to Download Wordle and Play Offline for the Next 5 Years
Introduction:
Wordle, a simple yet addictive word-guessing game, has taken the internet by storm. Its popularity is largely due to its ease of play and the fact that it only takes a few minutes each day to complete. However, as life gets busier, you might find yourself wanting to take Wordle on the go or play it even when you lack internet access. Fear not! Here’s a guide on how to download Wordle and play it offline for the next five years.
Step 1: Clone the Repository
1. The first step is to clone the Wordle repository from GitHub. Visit https://github.com/xyzgagus/wordle-clone.
2. Click on the green button labeled “Code,” then select “Download ZIP” from the dropdown menu.
3. Once downloaded, extract the ZIP file to a location of your choice on your computer.
Step 2: Install Required Dependencies
1. To run Wordle offline, you need to have Node.js installed on your computer. You can download and install it from https://nodejs.org/.
2. Open your command prompt or terminal and navigate to the extracted folder containing Wordle’s files.
3. Type ‘npm install’ in terminal and press Enter. This will install any required dependencies for Wordle.
Step 3: Run a Local Server
1. After installing dependencies, type ‘npm start’ in the terminal and press Enter.
2. The local server should start, and you’ll see a message indicating that it is running at http://localhost:3000 or any available port mentioned in the message.
3. Open your favorite web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) and enter that URL (e.g., http://localhost:3000) into the address bar.
Step 4: Save Wordle for Offline Access
1. Once the game loads in your browser, click on the “File” menu in the upper-left corner of your browser window.
2. Select “Save Page As…” and choose a location where you want to save Wordle offline.
3. From the “Save As type” dropdown menu, select “Webpage, Complete.”
4. Click “Save” to save the game for offline access.
Step 5: Play Wordle from Local File
1. Navigate to the location where you saved Wordle in Step 4.
2. Double-click on the ‘index.html’ file.
3. Your browser should open, and you can now play Wordle offline.
Conclusion:
With these simple steps, you can download Wordle and play it for the next five years without needing an internet connection. Just remember to clone any updates released on GitHub and replace your local files accordingly to keep playing the most current version of Wordle. Happy guessing!