ZX81 Programs

Hit any key to clear the land, but don’t clear too much!

Shoot the asteroids that are flying at you using the numbered arrow keys.

Type the sequence of letters in time to launch on time.

Shoot the bomber as fast as you can before it can complete its mission. But beware, its shields can deflect your missiles.

Use Z to move left, . to move right, and M to fire.

Don't get run through with the other Knight's lance!

Avoid the O's to win the game! Use cursor keys to move.

Avoid the O's to win the game! Use cursor keys to move.

Use Z (left), X (right), and M (up) to block attacks.

Use Z (up) and . (down) to punch the can.

Steer your ship with 'Z' and 'X' to avoid objects or capture fuel. Use 'M' to break things.

Use Z and . to move left and right. Use X to destroy blocks.

Run the trench using the 5 and 8 keys and land your ship to destroy the COMPUTACT.

Can you escape from the clutches of the monster Beo by making your way through its Death Maze?

A simple high/low dice game.

Quickly get to the goal without hitting a bomb using the 5-8 arrow keys.

My version of the classic arcade game. Use 'Z' for left, 'X' for right, 'M' for up and '.' for down.

Help E.T. the extra terrestrial get home safely!

E.T. Machine Code version, use A for up, Z for down, N for left, and M for right.

Avoid the creepy crawlies or you might fall! Use Z and . to move, M to stop the creepers.

Dodge the fireballs using 'Z' for down and '.' for up.

Avoid oncoming cars in this night time driving game.

Play 18 holes of golf in this simple graphic/physics game.

Dodge the walls using Z (left) and . (right).

Try to break the bank in my ZX81 variation of the a classic 21 style card game.

Use Z (left) and . (right) to stay on course (closest to 0) and not crash.

Another classic arcade game! Look out for the hand!

Land your ship in as few moves and as much as possible.

Can you land your ship without crashing? Use 5 and 8 to steer left and right.

Save the world by firing your laser with

Use Z (left) and . (right) to avoid the walls.

Lock on and kill the aliens before they kill you! Use ZXM. (left, up, down, right) to move, L to lock, then F to fire.

A twisty, turvy 3D maze game!

How long can you last against the missile onslaught? Use Z to move right, X to move left, and . to fire.

The sky is raining missiles. Use the Z and . keys to move left and right respectively. Use M to shoot the missile before it impacts.

Use the cursor keys (5, 6, 7, 8) to dodge the barrels and save the princess.

Use the N and A key's to defeat the NA runner, if you can!

To move use Z (left) and . (right); use M to remove memory card.

Random fun, no skill required.

Can you parachute to safety? Press any key to jump.

How high can you score flying around the incoming poles.

Use Z (left) and . (right) to dodge the incoming poles.

Maneuver through the pylons, capturing the bonus points within. But, be careful not to hit the pillars.

Use Z to move left, . to move right.

Stay in the raceway or you’ll crash. Use Z and . to steer left and right.

Avoid the enemies using 'Z' for left and '.' for right.

Machine Language version of Road Hog. Use Z (left) and . (right) to dodge the incoming cars.

Use Z (left) and . (right) to dodge the incoming cars.

Updated SNUNCH! Avoid the ghost and exploding pills. Use A for up, Z for down, N for left, and M for right.

A Pac-Man type clone, sort of!

Steer your space lander on the pad without crashing, rewritten version of Space Lander with some fun added.

Move the lander and hope to find the best landing site!

You are a young Venus Flytrap trying to survive. Use the arrow keys (5, 6, 7, 8) to move.

Use “Z” and “.” to dodge the stars!

Prevent the Star Fighter from getting past your sights! A very simple shoot ’em up game. Move the fighter into your sights using the M and N keys. Use F to fire.

Lost in space without memory, can you figure out your controls before something bad happens?

Use arrow keys to turn (5, 8) and shift (6, 7) to dodge the dangers of the road.

A simple betting hi/low card game.

Simple movement game, clear the board as fast as possible! Use arrow keys (5, 6, 7, 8) to move.

Avoid the tarantula’s by jumping over them using . and move to the other side using Z. But, be careful not to hit your head.

Use the arrow keys (5, 6, 7, 8) to grab cubes, avoid monsters and jump into the teleport to escape.

Your ship is sinking. Can you land it in the seaweed without crashing on the rocks? Use the arrows keys to move.

Use Z (left), . (right), and X (fire) to save the worlds.

A simple tic-tac-toe game. Just enter the number for where you want to move.

Prototype tile adventure game.

Using the Z and . keys, you maneuver your craft to each successive landing pad.

Run the enemy into your trail using arrow keys. Be careful not to crash yourself.

Run the trench using Z for left and . for right to avoid the obstacles in this ZX81 game.

Run the trench using Z for left and . for right to avoid the obstacles in this ZX81 game.

Quickly avoid the obstacles using Z for left, . for right, X for down, and M for up.

Defend the Earth from the invading UFO’s in this ZX81 shooter.

Use “Z” and “.” to eat the cakes, but watch out for the burnt ones!

Save the water! Use Z and . to move, Mto fire.

Find the key to the castle.

Try to grab the treasure again in this multi-stage ZX81 video game. Can you beat all ten boards?

Grab the treasure while avoiding the obstacles!

A space shooter. Use ASDZ keys to move (inverted axis). Use . to fire. Watch out! They fire back.