C64 BASIC V2

Gateway curriculum — learn programming fundamentals before assembly

Games

8 complete games teaching BASIC fundamentals. Each game introduces new concepts while building something playable. Complete this curriculum to prepare for 6510 assembly.

1
Number Hunter
Number guessing game introducing BASIC fundamentals
VariablesIF/THENFOR/NEXTRND function
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2
Cosmic Drift
Character animation with screen memory POKEs
Screen memoryColour memoryPETSCIIAnimation
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3
Catcher
Catch falling objects with real-time keyboard input
GET statementGame loopCollisionLives system
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4
Maze Escape
Navigate mazes using DATA statements
DATA/READLevel designWall collisionMultiple levels
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5
Snake Trail
Classic snake game with arrays and timing
ArraysTI timerSelf-collisionGrowth mechanics
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6
Space Dodge
Vertical scrolling avoidance — meeting BASIC limits
Simulated scrollingCustom charactersSpeed limitsHigh scores
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7
Memory Match
Card matching puzzle with custom characters
Custom characters2D arraysTurn-basedTwo-player
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8
Platform Peril
Platformer pushing BASIC to its limits
GravityJump physicsBASIC limitationsTransition prep
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After BASIC

Complete these 8 games and you'll understand C64 memory layout, screen handling, and the limits of BASIC. Then move to 6510 Assembly to unlock the full power of the machine.