🐦 Flappy Bird
Tap to flap. Fly through the pipes. How far can you go?
Tap canvas · press Space · or press ↑ to flap
✅ How to Play Flappy Bird
- Tap the game area, press Space or the ↑ arrow to make the bird flap upward.
- Guide the bird through the gaps between the green pipes — don't touch the pipes or the ground.
- Each pipe you pass scores 1 point. The gaps get slightly narrower at higher scores.
- The game starts as soon as you flap for the first time. Click New Game to reset.
- You have 3 lives — lose a life on each crash. After each crash you can resume from where you were (left tap) or start a new game (right tap). Your best score is saved in your browser!
Common Questions
What is the original Flappy Bird?
Flappy Bird was a mobile game created by Vietnamese developer Dong Nguyen in 2013. It became a viral sensation for its simple but brutally difficult gameplay — tap to flap, avoid pipes, don't die.
What is a good score in Flappy Bird?
Getting past 10 pipes is considered good for beginners. Reaching 40+ is excellent. Scores above 100 are exceptionally rare and require near-perfect timing and focus.
Does the game get harder over time?
Yes — the pipe gap shrinks slightly every 10 points, making the game progressively harder the longer you survive.
Is my best score saved?
Yes — your all-time best score is saved locally in your browser so you can try to beat your personal record each visit.
Flappy Bird Skill Levels
| Score | Skill Level | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 0–4 | 🔴 Getting started | Still learning the timing |
| 5–14 | 🟡 Getting the hang of it | Rhythm is developing |
| 15–39 | 🟢 Solid player | Consistent timing and focus |
| 40–99 | ⭐ Expert | Near-perfect reflexes |
| 100+ | 🏆 Legend | Exceptional — very rare |
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