Flappy Bird facts for kids

Flappy Bird was a super popular mobile game created by Dong Nguyen, a game artist and programmer from Vietnam. He made the game under his company, dotGears. The main goal of the game is to guide a little bird through a series of green pipes. Players tap the screen to make the bird flap its wings and fly higher, trying to avoid hitting the pipes.

About Flappy Bird: The Game That Flew High

Flappy Bird became a huge hit very quickly after it was released on May 24, 2013. People loved how simple yet challenging it was. The game's easy controls and tough gameplay made it very addictive. Players would try again and again to beat their high scores.

How to Play Flappy Bird

Playing Flappy Bird is easy to learn but hard to master. You control a small, pixelated bird. When you tap the screen, the bird flaps its wings and goes up a little. If you don't tap, the bird falls down. Your job is to guide the bird through narrow gaps between green pipes. Each time you pass a pair of pipes, you get one point. The game ends if the bird touches any pipe or the ground.

Why Flappy Bird Was So Popular

The game's simple graphics and challenging gameplay made it stand out. It was free to download, which helped it spread quickly. Many people shared their high scores online, creating a fun competition among friends. This social sharing helped Flappy Bird become a global trend.

Similarities and Inspirations

Some people noticed that Flappy Bird had parts that looked similar to other famous video games, especially the Mario series. For example, the green pipes in Flappy Bird looked a lot like the pipes in Mario games. This led to discussions about whether the game was too similar to existing ones. However, many games take inspiration from others, and Flappy Bird still offered a unique and challenging experience.

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  Faby after passing the first pair of pipes

See also

In Spanish: Flappy Bird para niños