Title screen of Fast Life running on Minstrel 4D.

Fast Life running on Minstrel 4D with evolving pattern on screen.

I think a lot of thought and effort went into this program. A shame it didn't get more exposure, though good it has been saved. #FastLife runs nicely on #Minstrel4D with #ZX81 ROM. I'm still to get a good, vibrant colony: maybe I should change the parameters?

Today is #embraceyourgeekness day, which I will celebrate with a game of #Centipede on the #Minstrel4D; written by Colin Dooley and ported (w/ sound and joystick support) to #Minstrel4D and code for spider finished by me - github.com/markgbeckett... #retrogaming

Is that in original game logic? I missed that in #Minstrel4D port.

Ah, but does it let you plug in an #RC2014 range finder for #Rex which "keys off micro-changes in air density" in the maze, like the #Minstrel4D version? github.com/markgbeckett...

Playabe on #JupiterAce, #Minstrel4D, or in an emulator. Things can get pretty hectic with a spider, a flea, and centipedes.

Having disassembled Colin Dooley's port of #centipede for the #JupiterAce (and #Minstrel4D), and discovered an unused spider graphic, I've been working to restore the spider feature and (hopefully) fulfil Colin's vision for this great game! I will share a TAP version soon. #retrogaming

End of development so here we are, the development of Jupiter Ace Tetriz is done. I have tested the Joystick-supporting version, I've played long enough to come up with a (undocumented) toggle for the music ;-). Both ke...

The end of development for my game #JupiterAce Tetriz #Minstrel4 #Minstrel4th #Minstrel4D #retro #z80 #8bit #8-bit
gldm.itch.io/tetriz/devlog/882764/end...

End of development so here we are, the development of Jupiter Ace Tetriz is done. I have tested the Joystick-supporting version, I've played long enough to come up with a (undocumented) toggle for the music ;-). Both ke...

The end of development for my game #JupiterAce Tetriz #Minstrel4 #Minstrel4th #Minstrel4D #retro #z80 #8bit #8-bit
gldm.itch.io/tetriz/devlo...

Polishing my Tetriz I have finally made some improvement in my tetriz game; here's the changelog: The most obvious change is the music during the gameplay... now I wonder if it could be annoying... The most challenging i...

new devlog post about my tetris version for #jupiterAce #minstrel4th #minstrel4D #developer #retro #z80 #8bit gldm.itch.io/tetriz/devlog/881103/pol...

Polishing my Tetriz I have finally made some improvement in my tetriz game; here's the changelog: The most obvious change is the music during the gameplay... now I wonder if it could be annoying... The most challenging i...

new devlog post about my tetris version for #jupiterAce #minstrel4th #minstrel4D #developer #retro #z80 #8bit
gldm.itch.io/tetriz/devlo...

Gameplay on my Minstrel 4th (with joystick) Since my Minstrel 4th has been greatly improved with the Joystick Module , here is the gameplay of Snakez++, played on the real hardware: the pure power of the z80 at your disposal! My wife playing...

#gameplay of #JupiterAce Snakez++ on the #Minstrel4th with the #Joystick module. #RC2014 #Minstrel #Minstrel4D
gldm.itch.io/jupiter-ace-snakez/devlo...

Gameplay on my Minstrel 4th (with joystick) Since my Minstrel 4th has been greatly improved with the Joystick Module , here is the gameplay of Snakez++, played on the real hardware: the pure power of the z80 at your disposal! My wife playing...

#gameplay of #JupiterAce Snakez++ on the #Minstrel4th with the #Joystick module. #Minstrel #Minstrel4D #RC2014
gldm.itch.io/jupiter-ace-...

YM2149 Sound Card 8 bit chip tunes for retro computers! - Z80 Kits YM AY Sound Card adds 8 Bit chip tunes to any RC2014 model. Use AY-3-8910 or YM2149 sound chip and program in BASIC, or play PT3 chip tunes

Next you will want one of these - z80kits.com/shop/ym2149-..., which allows you to enjoy the Boldfield Soundbox on your #Minstrel4th/ #Minstrel4D. Some notes on how to do this and software at github.com/markgbeckett..., plus I've patched #JupiterAce games Valkyr and Centipede. #retrogaming

Centipede game running on Minstrel 4D

Hopefully Colin Dooley will be happy for me to try to complete his excellent port of #Centipede to #JupiterAce, by adding in the spider feature and Boldfield joystick support. Should then run well on @tynemouthsw.bsky.social #Minstrel4D.

Joystick support for Snakez++! - gldm.itch.io/jupiter-ace-... #indiegames #jupiterAce #minstrel4th #minstrel4D

Joystick support for Snakez++! Snakez++ has joystick support too! As usual, I would like to thank electron.greg (go follow him!) for his support and encouragement. Enjoy the game :-)...

Joystick support for Snakez++! - gldm.itch.io/jupiter-ace-snakez/devlo... #indiegames #jupiterAce #minstrel4th #minstrel4D

jupiter_ace/centipede at master · markgbeckett/jupiter_ace Software I have developed for the Jupiter Ace and Minstrel 4th - markgbeckett/jupiter_ace

Have started to disassemble Colin Dooley's version of Centipede for #JupiterAce (or #Minstrel4D). Colin wrote the game on an actual Ace, entering hand-assembled hex code. github.com/markgbeckett... #retrogaming

Also, if you run on a @tynemouthsw.bsky.social #Minstrel4th/ #Minstrel4D and have an #RC2014 Digital I/O card, you get an Alien-style proximity sensor!

Order your #Minstrel4D now, so you can have a festive scene throughout the holidays. #acesnow github.com/markgbeckett...