# Klots

Solve spatial logic puzzles in outer space.

## Playing the Game

Singleplayer or cooperative team play over LAN (or very low-latency internet) is recommended.  Running a general public multiplayer server is not currently recommended.

Gameplay instructions should not be necessary.  The game has very simple controls.  Explore and learn the mechanics as you go.

You can turn off music with `/set -n klots_music_volume 0` (or set it to any other ratio, default 1.0)

If you believe you have become softlocked, and cannot reach a reset button, you can use the emergency `/kill` command.  This situation is considered a *bug*, so please report if it happens!

## Community

- [Klots Discord](https://discord.gg/KMbCjAHBTs)
- IRC and Matrix TBD.

### Editing / Contributing

- [Level Editing and Design Guide](https://gitlab.com/sztest/klots/-/blob/master/docs/level-editing.md)
- [Contribution Requirements](https://gitlab.com/sztest/klots/-/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING)

## Background

This game was created for the 2022 Minetest Game Jam.  The themes are Space, Secret, and Story, and this game attempts at least in part to engage with all three, though some are probably far more obvious, and some more deeply developed, than others.

The name originally comes from Klotski, a sliding block puzzle in 2D, though it also takes on additional meaning from the "clumping/sticking" mechanic, and the fact that they commonly act as obstacles to free movement through the levels.

## Additional Information

- [Detailed Credits](https://gitlab.com/sztest/klots/-/blob/master/docs/credits.md)
- [Full License](https://gitlab.com/sztest/klots/-/blob/master/LICENSE)
