Hobby BASIC, a simple yet powerful BASIC interpreter

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MajorDill

Joined: 01 Nov 2010
Posts: 22

MajorDill 26 Apr 2014, 18:04

when I click on download nothing is there. Just learning fasm and could really use these examples.

begging somebody to repost them

thankyou

26 Apr 2014, 18:04

Picnic

Joined: 05 May 2007
Posts: 1453
Location: Piraeus, Greece

Picnic 26 Apr 2014, 21:40

Code:

    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  TILEMAZE.BAS
    !  Hobby BASIC Interpreter
    !  Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  GAME DESCRIPTION
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !
    !  Original Hobby BASIC maze navigation game with sliding movement mechanics.
    !  Navigate 20 interconnected rooms in a dodecahedron structure, collecting all items.
    !  Slide until hitting walls and use block-swapping for strategic positioning.
    !
    !  Controls:
    !  - Arrow Keys: Slide until hitting walls
    !  - Space: Switch places with block tile
    !  - 1: Restart current room
    !  - 0: Restart entire game
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows 11 console screenshot.

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Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:23; edited 7 times in total

26 Apr 2014, 21:40

MajorDill

Joined: 01 Nov 2010
Posts: 22

MajorDill 28 Apr 2014, 14:01

got it - thanks

28 Apr 2014, 14:01

Picnic

Joined: 05 May 2007
Posts: 1453
Location: Piraeus, Greece

Picnic 31 Jul 2015, 06:16

Code:

    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  FLOW.BAS
    !  Hobby BASIC Interpreter
    !  Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  CONTROLS
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !
    !  - Arrow Keys: Play
    !  - Space: Restart level
    !  - 1: Previous level
    !  - 2: Next level
    !  - 4: Undo move
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows 11 console screenshot.

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Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:25; edited 95 times in total

31 Jul 2015, 06:16

fasmnewbie

Joined: 01 Mar 2011
Posts: 566

fasmnewbie 01 Aug 2015, 02:54

I love this stuff. Excellent materials for beginners to learn from (although there's nothing 'beginners' with the code)

01 Aug 2015, 02:54

fasmnewbie

Joined: 01 Mar 2011
Posts: 566

fasmnewbie 01 Aug 2015, 03:10

I am linking to this thread.

01 Aug 2015, 03:10

Picnic

Joined: 05 May 2007
Posts: 1453
Location: Piraeus, Greece

Picnic 02 Aug 2015, 11:15

Code:

    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  HEARTSTONE.BAS
    !  Hobby BASIC Interpreter
    !  Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  GAME DESCRIPTION
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !
    !  Engaging block-pushing puzzle set within the depths of a dungeon.
    !  Solve challenging puzzles in this atmospheric dungeon crawler.
    !
    !  Controls:
    !  - Arrow Keys: Move and push blocks
    !  - Space: Restart game
    !  - 4: Undo move
    !  - S: Toggle music on/off
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows 11 console screenshot.

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Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:26; edited 71 times in total

02 Aug 2015, 11:15

Picnic

Joined: 05 May 2007
Posts: 1453
Location: Piraeus, Greece

Picnic 12 Aug 2015, 09:43

Code:

    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  KAIMA.BAS
    !  Hobby BASIC Interpreter
    !  Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  GAME DESCRIPTION
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !
    !  Action puzzle game where you consume hero tiles before teleporting to next areas.
    !  Avoid being killed by heroes - press X at the right moment to consume them.
    !  Any portal can advance you to the next challenging area.
    !
    !  Controls:
    !  - Arrow Keys: Move and navigate
    !  - X: Attack adjacent enemy
    !  - Space: Restart level
    !  - 1: Previous level
    !  - 2: Next level
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows 11 console screenshot.

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Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:28; edited 68 times in total

12 Aug 2015, 09:43

fasmnewbie

Joined: 01 Mar 2011
Posts: 566

fasmnewbie 12 Aug 2015, 12:43

Picnic

It would be very nice if you could share your passion with Tomasz and others at Programming Language & Design section where you can properly introduce your Hobby Basic to the community. Good to see FASM is becoming a language of choice for compiler writing.

12 Aug 2015, 12:43

Picnic

Joined: 05 May 2007
Posts: 1453
Location: Piraeus, Greece

Picnic 15 Aug 2015, 22:13

Code:

    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  PACMAN.BAS
    !  Hobby BASIC Interpreter
    !  Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  GAME DESCRIPTION
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !
    !  Simple recreation of the classic Pacman arcade game with ghost AI,
    !  power pellets, and original sound effects using ANSI graphics.
    !
    !  Controls:
    !  - Arrow Keys: Move Pacman
    !  - Space: Restart game
    !  - ESC: Exit
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows 11 console screenshot.

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Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:30; edited 51 times in total

15 Aug 2015, 22:13

Picnic

Joined: 05 May 2007
Posts: 1453
Location: Piraeus, Greece

Picnic 03 Sep 2015, 14:45

Code:

    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  PAINTER.BAS
    !  Hobby BASIC Interpreter
    !  Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  GAME DESCRIPTION
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !
    !  Unique puzzle game where you control two colored players simultaneously
    !  to paint the entire level yellow through strategic movement and color mixing.
    !  Paint everything yellow by combining colors and covering all surfaces!
    !
    !  Controls:
    !  - Arrow Keys: Move both players simultaneously
    !  - Space: Restart level
    !  - 1: Previous level
    !  - 2: Next level
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows 11 console screenshot.

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Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:32; edited 63 times in total

03 Sep 2015, 14:45

Picnic

Joined: 05 May 2007
Posts: 1453
Location: Piraeus, Greece

Picnic 09 Oct 2015, 06:27

Code:

    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  SQUAD.BAS
    !  Hobby BASIC Interpreter
    !  Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  GAME DESCRIPTION
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !
    !  Strategic dungeon puzzle game where you control an adventuring party of three heroes.
    !  Use unique character abilities cooperatively to solve puzzles and activate golden altars.
    !  Warrior pushes boxes, Rogue unlocks doors, Mage activates altars - work as a team!
    !  First 20 rooms fully playable

    !  Controls:
    !  - Arrow Keys: Move warrior and lead party
    !  - Space: Special actions (open doors, activate altars)
    !  - Enter: Restart level
    !  - 1: Previous level
    !  - 2: Next level
    !  - 4: Undo move
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows 11 console screenshots.

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Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:34; edited 75 times in total

09 Oct 2015, 06:27

SergeASM

Joined: 13 Nov 2015
Posts: 21

SergeASM 20 Nov 2015, 10:21

In the file Console.asm I see "Copyright © 2013-2015, Nick Kouvaris". Is this the same Nick Kouvaris, which did flash games on lightforce.freestuff.gr?

Serge

20 Nov 2015, 10:21

Picnic

Joined: 05 May 2007
Posts: 1453
Location: Piraeus, Greece

Picnic 20 Nov 2015, 11:34

Hi SergeASM,

Yes that's me, nice of you to ask.

20 Nov 2015, 11:34

Picnic

Joined: 05 May 2007
Posts: 1453
Location: Piraeus, Greece

Picnic 11 May 2016, 11:08

Code:

    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  VOID.BAS
    !  Hobby BASIC Interpreter
    !  Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  GAME DESCRIPTION
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !
    !  Strategic puzzle game set in mysterious void environments.
    !  Navigate abstract spaces while manipulating boxes and crates using push/pull mechanics.
    !  Solve spatial challenges by moving objects onto target tiles.
    !
    !  Controls:
    !  - Arrow Keys: Move and manipulate objects
    !  - Space: Restart level
    !  - 1: Previous level
    !  - 2: Next level
    !  - 4: Undo move
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows 11 console screenshot.

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Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:35; edited 66 times in total

11 May 2016, 11:08

redrum88

Joined: 30 Mar 2016
Posts: 6

redrum88 19 May 2016, 00:25

Very nice, thanks!

19 May 2016, 00:25

Picnic

Joined: 05 May 2007
Posts: 1453
Location: Piraeus, Greece

Picnic 14 Jun 2016, 10:08

Code:

    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  PAINTBOX.BAS
    !  Hobby BASIC Interpreter
    !  Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  GAME DESCRIPTION
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !
    !  Colorful puzzle game where you control multiple characters simultaneously
    !  to paint the entire level while avoiding dangerous fences.
    !  Go out with your friends and paint everything in the best night of your life!
    !
    !  Controls:
    !  - Arrow Keys: Move all players simultaneously
    !  - Space: Restart level
    !  - 1: Previous level
    !  - 2: Next level
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows 11 console screenshot.

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Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:37; edited 69 times in total

14 Jun 2016, 10:08

Picnic

Joined: 05 May 2007
Posts: 1453
Location: Piraeus, Greece

Picnic 07 Aug 2016, 09:10

Code:

    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  RESIN.BAS
    !  Hobby BASIC Interpreter
    !  Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  GAME DESCRIPTION
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !
    !  Chemical puzzle game where you combine blue and red compounds to create hard purple resin.
    !  Push compounds together strategically to form resin and solve each level.
    !
    !  Controls:
    !  - Arrow Keys: Move and push compounds
    !  - Space: Restart level
    !  - 1: Previous level
    !  - 2: Next level
    !  - 4: Undo move
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows 11 console screenshot.

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Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:39; edited 71 times in total

07 Aug 2016, 09:10

Picnic

Joined: 05 May 2007
Posts: 1453
Location: Piraeus, Greece

Picnic 21 Oct 2016, 08:41

Code:

    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  PULLKOBAN.BAS
    !  Hobby BASIC Interpreter
    !  Example program from the Hobby BASIC collection
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !  GAME DESCRIPTION
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    !
    !  Compact Sokoban-style puzzle game with reverse mechanics - pull crates instead of pushing them.
    !  Features elegant ANSI graphics, undo functionality, and smooth gameplay.
    !
    !  Controls:
    !  - Arrow Keys: Move and pull crates
    !  - Space: Restart level
    !  - 1: Previous level
    !  - 2: Next level
    !  - 4: Undo move
    !
    ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows 11 console screenshot.

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Last edited by Picnic on 18 Mar 2026, 21:40; edited 48 times in total

21 Oct 2016, 08:41

filox

Joined: 13 Feb 2013
Posts: 11

filox 21 Oct 2016, 11:52

Sorry but where i can find sources of Hobbybasic?

21 Oct 2016, 11:52

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