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Floppy Bird

Tap through the pipes in a sharp one-button arcade challenge.

Floppy Bird rules, tactics & how to play

Learn how to play Floppy Bird and how to steady your rhythm for a high score, then play the game above.

Rules & how to play

The goal

Keep the bird flying through the gaps between pipes. Every pipe you pass scores a point. Touch a pipe, the ground or the ceiling and the run ends.

Controls

  • Click, tap or press a key to flap upward.
  • Gravity constantly pulls the bird down, so you flap to stay level.
Tips for a high score

Find a steady tap rhythm

Small, regular taps keep the bird level far better than panicked bursts. Aim for a gentle rise-and-fall through each gap.

Aim for the middle of the gap

Target the centre of each opening so you have room for error above and below.

Look ahead, not at the bird

Watch the next pipe's gap rather than the bird itself so you can set your height early.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Floppy Bird?

Tap, click or press a key to make the bird flap upward, and keep it flying through the gaps between the pipes. Each pipe you clear scores a point, and touching a pipe, the ground or the ceiling ends the run.

How do you get a high score in Floppy Bird?

Use small, steady taps to keep the bird level rather than big bursts, aim for the centre of each gap for margin, and watch the next pipe ahead so you set your height early.

Why is Floppy Bird so hard?

The constant gravity and narrow gaps mean the bird is always falling and needs frequent small corrections. A calm, even tapping rhythm is what makes it manageable.