+Karl G Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 This is a virtual dreidel game for up to 4 players. A simple manual is attached below. Version 12/23/2019: Dreidel-Complete-NTSC.bin Dreidel-Complete-PAL60.bin Javatari link: http://javatari.org/?ROM=http://gridbug.homebrew.net/Dreidel.bin VCS Dreidel.pdf Older information: I've not been able to find any dreidel-related Atari games, so I am making a simple one with bB. I'm not Jewish, but my boys are. I hope to have a playable version before Hanukkah. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 But how do I fly it in space and kill aliens with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Sit tight, wait for the sequel: Dreidel Destroyer. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+D Train Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 did dreidel destroyer come out before or after dreidel domination? I can never remember. and let's not forget dreidel dungeon! old testament game is where it's at kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skwrl63 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Put this on a Cartridge so I can add it to my Holiday Atari Collection? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hizzy Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 I like the idea of a dreidel game. I also wouldn't mind seeing a space dreidel game, or a dreidel Adventure game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug0909 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 If this doesn't turn out to be every bit as good as Stay Frosty 2, I'm done with Judaism. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 8 hours ago, doug0909 said: If this doesn't turn out to be every bit as good as Stay Frosty 2, I'm done with Judaism. Should I go for an ARM CPU enhanced 32K uber dreidel simulator, then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 14 hours ago, Skwrl63 said: Put this on a Cartridge so I can add it to my Holiday Atari Collection? I don't know that the end result will really be cart-worthy, although it would be cool if it got included in a future holiday collection. Anyone who wants to make a custom cart of the completed version is welcome to do so, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Karl G said: Should I go for an ARM CPU enhanced 32K uber dreidel simulator, then? While it's a work in progress, as I plan to flesh out the post some more during the week, I did publish Part 3 of the CDFJ Tutorial yesterday with the source for the beginnings of Collect 3. It shows a splash screen, non-functional menu, and a game screen that 2 players can move around on. ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevKelley Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Karl G said: I don't know that the end result will really be cart-worthy, although it would be cool if it got included in a future holiday collection. Anyone who wants to make a custom cart of the completed version is welcome to do so, however. Ooh. Maybe a Menorah to light... Or Jews In Space! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Here's a very early version. This version 4 human players only. The only control is the joystick button to spin. The song, and therefore the spin length definitely needs to be shortened, but I wanted to post a version with the full dreidel song added by @mvo. ? Dreidel.bin Javatari link: http://javatari.org/?ROM=http://gridbug.homebrew.net/Dreidel.bin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Dreidel game instructions for those who don't know it: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/how-to-play-dreidel/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevKelley Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I think the last time I played with a dreidel was in elementary school back in Brooklyn. I defiy needed the refresher but now the damn song is stuck in my head. Lol Cool to see other holiday games. Maybe a Festivus game next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Karl G said: Here's a very early version. This version 4 human players only. The only control is the joystick button to spin. The song, and therefore the spin length definitely needs to be shortened, but I wanted to post a version with the full dreidel song added by @mvo. ? Dreidel.bin 4 kB · 2 downloads Javatari link: http://javatari.org/?ROM=http://gridbug.homebrew.net/Dreidel.bin Is the song data in the style that VbB uses? If so, can you post the data so I can play around with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Random Terrain said: Is the song data in the style that VbB uses? If so, can you post the data so I can play around with it? I don't know if the fields are in the same order or not. She also uses some constants in the data to be able to change things around quickly, but those could be handled with search and replace. I'll check with her but I doubt she will mind if I post it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 @Random Terrain - here is the music in its own little player. dreidelmusic.bas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 I played around with it to see if I could have the music play on one channel so you could have sound effects on the other. Here's my attempt that has a slight "drum" sound: dreidel_one_channel_drum.bin Here's the same thing with no drum sound: dreidel_one_channel_no_drum.bin I can post the code if you want to use one of the versions. I don't think either version is better than the original, but at least the attempt gave my brain some bB exercise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 Right now she is using the second channel to provide a harmony, but the drum effect is pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 I've attached a new version to the first post of this topic. This adds the following: Shorter music for quicker spin time A numeric turn counter Select switch can select between 0-4 players. 0 players is spin-only mode with no scorekeeping. For numbers of players less than 4, the computer will take over the spins of the remaining players up to 4. A new splash screen at the beginning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosikuma Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Can't wait to give this a go when I get home! It's nice to see other attempts to do Chanukah-related things on the 2600. A couple of years ago I started doing a menorah program on the VCS and sadly never finished it... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 I have updated screenshots, and attached a simple manual to the first post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 I've attached a new version to the first post. Changes include: Added a PAL60 version Visual fixes when selecting players Replace "Shin" with "Pe" with both difficulty switches are set to "A" (this is done for dreidels founds in Israel). "Israel mode" dreidel with "Pe" letter. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 On 12/23/2019 at 10:55 AM, Karl G said: I've attached a new version to the first post. Changes include: Added a PAL60 version Visual fixes when selecting players Replace "Shin" with "Pe" with both difficulty switches are set to "A" (this is done for dreidels founds in Israel). "Israel mode" dreidel with "Pe" letter. Thank you for making VCS Deidel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, sramirez2008 said: Thank you for making VCS Deidel? Thanks - I'm glad you appreciate it. ? So, my ex-wife and my boys are Jewish, and I made the game with them in mind. They both were underwhelmed with it, but mainly because the dreidel game itself is a bit dull - all randomness and no strategy. I wasn't offended. I'm not sorry I made it though, since it was fun, and it seemed like something that should exist. Maybe next year though I'll make a platformer starring the Dreidel Dude (running joke in my household), and see if they like that better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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