To ensure the project runs correctly with all its dependencies, follow the steps below to set up a virtual environment and install the required packages.

First, clone the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/sudoku-game.git  
cd sudoku-game

In the project directory, create a virtual environment to isolate project dependencies:

• On macOS/Linux:

python3.12 -m venv venv

• On Windows:

python -m venv venv

Activate the virtual environment to install packages locally:

• On macOS/Linux:

source venv/bin/activate

• On Windows:

venv\Scripts\activate

Once the virtual environment is activated, install the required dependencies (like pygame):

pip install -r requirements.txt

If requirements.txt doesn’t exist, you can install Pygame directly:

pip install pygame

With the dependencies installed, you can now run the Sudoku game:

python sudoku.py

When finished, deactivate the virtual environment with:

deactivate