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Picnic 05 May 2013, 21:16
Hobby BASIC, a simple but surprisingly capable BASIC interpreter, developed in 32-bit x86 assembly. Now with 35,000+ lines of polished game code and examples. Watch a full video tour on YouTube to see Hobby BASIC in action. 🔹BASIC-like syntax with rich collection of specialized commands 🔹Full keyboard & mouse input in console 🔹ANSI-encoded graphics support 🔹UDP networking functions 🔹Standalone pseudo-executables 🔹Windows XP/7/10/11 compatible 🔹Draw - ANSI drawing tool fully written in Hobby BASIC 🔹FPU string math & Win32 API support 🔹Super Tiny BASIC included with full source code 🔹Runs flawlessly for 10+ years across Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 My goal has always been to create a simple, user-friendly language designed for game development within the Windows console—and I believe it's progressing quite well! Hobby BASIC is a small, unsigned executable. Although some antivirus tools might falsely flag it due to its small size and lack of a digital signature, rest assured that it is 100% safe to use. Current version: 2.5.4 (uploaded March 2026). Download Hobby BASIC made easy: dive in with the Get Started guide. Download blocked in Chrome? Read this. 🧩 Showcase From concept to console: A showcase of Hobby BASIC game development through the years, featuring ANSI graphics 📌 Notes on the games. 
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AsmGuru62 05 May 2013, 22:15
Great stuff!
Things like that motivate beginners to start programming. |
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05 May 2013, 22:15 |
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MHajduk 05 May 2013, 22:28
I suppose that the author's sentiment to QuickBasic was the main inspiration for this project. Nice thing.
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05 May 2013, 22:28 |
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typedef 07 May 2013, 04:31
Nice. This prompts me to make a CLI graphics library. Looks pretty neat.
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07 May 2013, 04:31 |
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TmX 07 May 2013, 15:45
This is very nice.
Reminiscent of DOS apps. Mouse handling would be a nice addition, I think  |
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07 May 2013, 15:45 |
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HaHaAnonymous 07 May 2013, 20:58
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07 May 2013, 20:58 |
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typedef 07 May 2013, 23:30
Picnic wrote: I am glad you like it, i had some concern whether it can be served as helpful example despite the lack of comments in source. If it can be understood then no worries. Besides not all examples are aimed at beginners. |
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07 May 2013, 23:30 |
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Picnic 18 Aug 2013, 22:52
Code:
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! BLOCKTRIX.BAS
! Hobby BASIC Interpreter
! Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
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! GAME DESCRIPTION
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! Puzzle game where you create paths between colored blocks.
! Connect the starting (yellow) block to the finishing (white) block
! using various special blocks, each with unique mechanics.
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! Controls:
! - Arrow Keys: Navigate and select blocks
! - Space: Restart current level
! - 1: Previous level
! - 2: Next level
!
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Windows 11 console screenshot.  Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:06; edited 62 times in total |
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18 Aug 2013, 22:52 |
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Picnic 15 Dec 2013, 01:37
Code:
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! CAKE.BAS
! Hobby BASIC Interpreter
! Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
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! GAME DESCRIPTION
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! Short puzzle game where John moves boxes to reach and eat cake.
! Switch between different player modes to solve each level.
!
! Controls:
! - Arrow Keys: Move John
! - Space: Change player mode
! - Enter: Restart level
! - 1: Previous level
! - 2: Next level
! - 4: Undo move
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15 Dec 2013, 01:37 |
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typedef 15 Dec 2013, 05:58
I get this when I run MOUSE
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15 Dec 2013, 05:58 |
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Picnic 15 Dec 2013, 10:10
Code:
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! CLONING.BAS
! Hobby BASIC Interpreter
! Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
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! GAME DESCRIPTION
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! Puzzle game where you must cover all red crosses using cloning mechanics.
! Strategic thinking required to solve each cloning challenge.
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! Controls:
! - Arrow Keys: Move and clone
! - Space: Restart level
! - 4: Undo move
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! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Windows 11 console screenshot.  Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:11; edited 8 times in total |
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15 Dec 2013, 10:10 |
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typedef 15 Dec 2013, 14:27
Windows 7 64 bit. Actually all the programs except the binary and the the color ones. And why it says print I don't know
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15 Dec 2013, 14:27 |
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Picnic 15 Dec 2013, 17:28
Code:
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! CRUSH.BAS
! Hobby BASIC Interpreter
! Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
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! GAME DESCRIPTION
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! Puzzle game inspired by Mandy Crush.
! Solve challenging puzzles by matching elements.
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! Controls:
! - Arrow Keys: Navigate and play
! - Space: Restart level
! - 1: Previous level
! - 2: Next level
! - 4: Undo move
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! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Windows 11 console screenshot.  Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:13; edited 8 times in total |
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15 Dec 2013, 17:28 |
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typedef 15 Dec 2013, 17:34
I see. It's a version difference thing.
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15 Dec 2013, 17:34 |
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Picnic 18 Dec 2013, 21:33
Code:
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! ICYBLOCKS.BAS
! Hobby BASIC Interpreter
! Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
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! GAME DESCRIPTION
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! Fun puzzle game where you push boxes, seal holes, and reach the goal!
! Navigate icy challenges in this slippery block-pushing adventure.
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! Controls:
! - Arrow Keys: Push boxes and navigate
! - Space: Restart level
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Windows 11 console screenshot.  Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:15; edited 8 times in total |
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18 Dec 2013, 21:33 |
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typedef 18 Dec 2013, 22:53
They work now
 . Care to share what was causing it to say that? |
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18 Dec 2013, 22:53 |
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Picnic 19 Dec 2013, 21:09
Code:
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! GRAVIBOX.BAS
! Hobby BASIC Interpreter
! Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
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! CONTROLS
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! - Arrow Keys: Play
! - Space: Restart level
! - 1: Previous level
! - 2: Next level
! - 4: Undo move
!
! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Windows 11 console screenshot.  Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:17; edited 6 times in total |
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19 Dec 2013, 21:09 |
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typedef 20 Dec 2013, 01:13
Picnic wrote: Nice to hear! Hmm. Nice, what Win7 version? |
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20 Dec 2013, 01:13 |
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Picnic 20 Dec 2013, 20:37
Code:
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! DSTAR.BAS
! Hobby BASIC Interpreter
! Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
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! GAME DESCRIPTION
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! Puzzle game where you collect all yellow diamonds by sliding until you hit walls.
! Each move travels all the way to the next wall.
! Swap places with block tiles strategically to solve each maze.
! Complete 10 mazes within 1024 total moves for maximum efficiency.
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! Controls:
! - Arrow Keys: Slide until hitting walls
! - Space: Swap places with block tile
! - 1: Restart current maze
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Windows 11 console screenshot.  Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:20; edited 45 times in total |
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