Flappy Bird
Tap to flap and fly through the pipes! How far can you go?
Tap canvas or press Space to flap
How to use
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Tap the canvas or press Space to start the game.
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Keep tapping to flap the bird and fly between the pipes.
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Every pipe you pass scores a point — don't hit the pipes or the ground!
Free Flappy Bird Game Online — Play in Your Browser
Play the classic Flappy Bird game free in your browser. Tap or press Space to flap through pipes. How far can you go? No download, no signup required.
Skycally's Flappy Bird recreates the iconic 2013 mobile game directly in your browser. Tap the screen or press Space to make the bird flap upward — gravity pulls it down continuously. Navigate through gaps in the green pipes without touching them or the ground. Each pipe you pass scores one point. How far can you go?
The game is deceptively simple: one control, one mechanic, infinite replay value. The challenge comes from timing each flap precisely — tap too fast and the bird flies too high, tap too slow and it plummets. The pipe gaps stay consistent, but the rhythm required to pass each one demands focus and pattern recognition.
Flappy Bird was created by Vietnamese developer Dong Nguyen and released in 2013. It became a viral phenomenon in early 2014, reaching 50 million downloads before being pulled from app stores by its creator. Its simple mechanic and brutal difficulty made it both addicting and meme-worthy — a defining mobile game moment.
Every run is a fresh start. Your best score is saved locally so you always have a target to beat. Compete with friends by sharing your score, or keep playing to beat your own record. The game runs entirely in your browser with no ads, no accounts, and no data collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I control the bird?
Tap the canvas on mobile, click it on desktop, or press the Space key. Each action makes the bird flap upward once. Gravity pulls it down continuously between flaps.
Can I use the keyboard?
Yes. Press Space at any time to flap, start a new game, or restart after a game over. The keyboard control works identically to tapping or clicking.
Why is it so hard?
Flappy Bird's difficulty comes from the continuous gravity and the precision required to time each flap. The pipe gap is fixed, but the rhythm needed to pass through takes practice to internalize.
Is my high score saved?
Yes. Your best score is saved in your browser's localStorage and displayed above the game area.
How do I start a new game?
After a game over, tap, click, or press Space to restart immediately.
What happens if I touch the pipes or ground?
The game ends immediately on any collision — with a pipe, the top of the screen, or the ground. Every run starts fresh from zero.
Does this work on mobile?
Yes. Tap the canvas to flap. The game is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets.
Is this the original Flappy Bird?
This is a fan recreation inspired by the original game by Dong Nguyen. The original app is no longer officially available on app stores.
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