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Serialize full game state (objects, flags, containment, clocks) to JSON files in ~/.h2g2_saves/. Players can name saves, list existing ones, and restore by name or number. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
A Python text adventure engine for the classic 1984 Infocom interactive fiction game, built from the original ZIL source code. The long-term goal is an accessible version for blind players via TTS/STT.
Requirements
- Python 3.12+
- uv
Install & Run
# Clone the repo
git clone https://gitea.smashconsult.be/seppedl/h2g2.git
cd h2g2
# Install dependencies and run
uv run h2g2
Or install it into an environment:
uv pip install -e .
h2g2
You can also run it directly as a module without installing:
uv run python -m h2g2.main
What's playable
The Earth opening sequence: wake up in your bedroom, find your gown and aspirin, make your way downstairs, head to the pub, and meet Ford Prefect.
Project structure
h2g2/
engine/ # Core game engine (parser, object model, game loop)
content/ # Game content (rooms, objects, puzzles)
main.py # Entry point
*.zil # Original ZIL source code (Infocom, 1984)
docs/ # Original game manuals, maps, and story file (.z5)