How to install Bonetale: Sans vs Frisk (Undertale fangame) on a Chromebook

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In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Bonetale: Sans vs Frisk, an Undertale fan game, on your Chromebook. This tutorial is designed to complement our video guide, providing detailed written instructions for each step of the installation process.

Compatibility Note

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically for Chromebooks with Intel or AMD processors that support Linux Apps. Unfortunately, Chromebooks with ARM64 architecture CPUs are not compatible with this method.

If you're unsure about your Chromebook's processor, you can check our comprehensive lists of:

Video Tutorial

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Follow these steps carefully to install Bonetale on your Chromebook:

1. Enable Linux Apps

First, we need to enable Linux apps on your Chromebook:

  1. Go to your Chromebook's Settings
  2. Click on the "About Chrome OS" section in the left panel
  3. Under the "Developer" section, choose "Set up Linux"
  4. Follow the prompts to turn on Linux

2. Download the Game Installer

Next, download the Bonetale installer from the official website. Once downloaded, move the installer to the Linux folder in your Chromebook's file manager.

3. Install Wine

We'll use Wine, a compatibility layer that allows Windows applications to run on Linux systems. Here are the commands to install Wine:

1) sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
2) wget -nc https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/winehq.key && sudo apt-key add winehq.key
3) echo "deb https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/debian/ bookworm main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/wine_chrome_os_made_simple.list
4) sudo apt update
5) sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable winbind
6) winecfg

Copy and paste each command into your terminal, pressing Enter after each one. When prompted, confirm the installations.

4. Install Bonetale

Finally, use this command to install Bonetale:

7) wine bonetale-v1.6.0.8.exe

This command needs to be run in the terminal every time you want to launch the game.

Additional Resources

For more detailed instructions, you can refer to our Google Doc guide.

About Bonetale

Bonetale: Sans vs Frisk is a popular fan-made game based on the critically acclaimed indie game Undertale. It focuses on the battle between Sans, a skeleton character, and Frisk, the game's protagonist. This fan game expands on one of the most iconic fights from the original Undertale, providing a challenging and engaging experience for fans of the series.

You can find more information about Bonetale on its official Game Jolt page.

About Wine

Wine (Wine Is Not an Emulator) is a crucial tool for running Windows applications on Linux systems. It's not a full emulator, but rather a compatibility layer that translates Windows API calls into POSIX calls on-the-fly, eliminating the performance and memory penalties of other methods.

For more information about Wine, visit the official Wine website.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, here are a few things to try:

  • Make sure your Chromebook's software is up to date
  • Double-check that you've entered all commands correctly
  • If Wine isn't working properly, try uninstalling and reinstalling it
  • Ensure you have sufficient storage space on your Chromebook

If you're still having trouble, feel free to leave a comment on our YouTube video, and we'll do our best to assist you.

Conclusion

Installing Windows games on a Chromebook might seem challenging at first, but with tools like Wine and the right instructions, it's entirely possible. We hope this guide helps you enjoy Bonetale on your Chromebook. Happy gaming!

For more tutorials and guides about Linux and Chromebooks, check out our list of Chromebooks with Linux Apps support and our Chromebook comparison and Buyers Guide.

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