Authors:
Dahlan Abdullah, Y. Sai Santhosh  

Addresses:
1Department of Informatics, Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh Regency, Aceh, Indonesia. 2Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. dahlan@unimal.ac.id1, ss5420@srmist.edu.in2, 

Abstract:

Flappy Bird, a mobile game created by Dong Nguyen in 2013, achieved remarkable popularity and cultural significance during its brief existence. This abstract provides a concise overview of the key aspects and impact of the game. Flappy Bird's gameplay revolves around a simple yet challenging mechanic where players control a bird by tapping the screen to navigate it through a series of pipes. This study explores the game's dynamics, player performance, and the factors contributing to its widespread appeal. Our analysis reveals that Flappy Bird elicited diverse player behaviors, leading to a wide variation in player performance. The distribution of high scores exhibited a positively skewed pattern, emphasizing the game's steep learning curve and the pursuit of mastery by dedicated players. Additionally, the study highlights the variety of tapping patterns employed by players, emphasizing the absence of a universally effective strategy. Flappy Bird's addictive nature is evident from the average session duration of 12 minutes, indicating its ability to engage players over extended periods. This phenomenon underscores the game's enduring influence in mobile gaming. This abstract encapsulates Flappy Bird's significance as a minimalist yet highly engaging game, shedding light on its lasting impact and its place in the history of mobile gaming.

Keywords: Flap to Freedom; Endless Journey; Flappy Bird; Scene Management; Game Experience; Engaging Game; Shedding; Space Invaders; Immune to Controversy; Global Sensation; Programming and Game Development.

Received on: 19/02/2023, Revised on: 04/05/2023, Accepted on: 05/08/2023, Published on: 30/11/2023

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Computer Letters, 2023 Vol. 1 No. 3, Pages: 178-191

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