Donkey.bas Turns 45: The 131-Line Game That Launched PC Gaming
Donkey.bas is 45 Years Old – 131 line of Glory
Donkey.bas, the 1981 IBM PC classic written by Bill Gates and Neil Konzen, celebrates its 45th birthday with a browser port. This simple lane-switching game, bundled with early IBM PC DOS, demonstrated the color graphics and sound capabilities of BASICA. The tribute page recreates the original CGA gameplay in JavaScript, offering a nostalgic trip back to the dawn of PC gaming.
You only switch lanes — avoid the donkey, or BOOM.