Basys3 Game Tutorials - BeeInvaders

[Adrian3]

Tutorial 1

This is the first part of a tutorial for creating a game called "BeeInvaders" on the Basys3 board.

It will require connecting the board to a VGA screen or monitor to test each tutorial.

I have attached Tutorial 1 / the Verilog code files and would welcome any suggestions to improve the code, along with details of any testbenches. 

Hope this is helpful to anyone who is new to FPGA.

Tutorial1 Basys 3.pdf Top.v vga640x480.v basys3.xdc pal24bit.mem

Edited April 13, 2020 by Adrian3

[Adrian3]

Tutorial 2

This is the second part of my tutorial for creating the "BeeInvaders" game.

I have attached Tutorial 2, the associated files and welcome any suggestions.

Tutorial2 Basys 3.pdf Sprite Sheet.xcf Top.v vga640x480.v BeeSprite.v BeeRom.v Bee.mem

[Adrian3]

Tutorial 3

This is the third part of my tutorial and I have attached the associated files / welcome any suggestions or comments

Tutorial3 Basys 3.pdf Sprite Sheet.xcf Top.v vga640x480.v BeeSprite.v BeeRom.v AlienSprites.v Alien1Rom.v Alien2Rom.v Alien3Rom.v basys3.xdc

[Adrian3]

Tutorial 4

This is the fourth part of my tutorial and I have attached the associated files / welcome any suggestions or comments (in particular the VGA Controller as mentioned in the tutorial).

Tutorial4 Files.zip

[ACCH]

I had buy Basys 3.  Where to get the Tutorial 5 or later?  

Thanks.

[celinakeisha]

On 4/14/2020 at 4:18 AM, Adrian3 said:

Tutorial 1

This is the first part of a tutorial for creating a game called "Mod Apk" on the Basys3 board.

It will require connecting the board to a VGA screen or monitor to test each tutorial.

I have attached Tutorial 1 / the Verilog code files and would welcome any suggestions to improve the code, along with details of any testbenches. 

Hope this is helpful to anyone who is new to FPGA.

Tutorial1 Basys 3.pdf 1.79 MB · 713 downloads Top.v 3.03 kB · 219 downloads vga640x480.v 2.65 kB · 190 downloads basys3.xdc 1.8 kB · 208 downloads pal24bit.mem 575 B · 209 downloads

This was very helpful when I was a beginner to the game. Thank you for sharing.

[Hileave]

On 4/14/2020 at 12:18 AM, Adrian3 said:

Tutorial 1

This is the first part of a tutorial for creating a game called "BeeInvaders" on the Basys3 board.

It will require connecting the board to a VGA screen or monitor to test each tutorial.

I have attached Tutorial 1 / the Verilog code files and would welcome any suggestions to improve the code, along with details of any testbenches. 

Hope this is helpful to anyone who is new to FPGA.

Tutorial1 Basys 3.pdf 1.79 MB · 1,158 downloads Top.v 3.03 kB · 406 downloads vga640x480.v 2.65 kB · 364 downloads basys3.xdc 1.8 kB · 350 downloads pal24bit.mem 575 B · 371 downloads



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Thanks a lot for sharing this! It's always great to see hands-on projects for the Basys3, especially for beginners diving into FPGA and Verilog. I had a quick look at the code from Tutorial 1 — it’s clear and well-structured, which is super important for those just starting out.

A few thoughts for improvement or next steps:

Comments – Maybe add a few more comments around the timing logic or pixel sync processes. For someone new, understanding VGA timings can be tricky.

Testbench – Including a basic testbench for the VGA sync module would be a great addition. Even just validating the sync pulses would help newcomers see how simulation reflects real timing.

Modularity – If the project grows, breaking parts of the logic into smaller modules (e.g., a separate module for the bee/player, invaders, etc.) might make future tutorials easier to follow.

Looking forward to the next parts! This kind of step-by-step project is a fantastic way to build both understanding and confidence.