About Flying Bird
Flying bird is a one-button game: every tap makes the little yellow bird in a red fez flap its wings and rise, and when you stop, gravity pulls it back down. Your job is to guide it through the gap between the green bamboo poles without bumping into them or landing on the ground.
The bird flies over the skies of Cairo, with the Cairo Tower, minarets, the pyramids and clouds drifting slowly by in the background. At the start the gaps are wide and the speed is gentle so you can get the hang of it, and as your score grows the poles get closer and the bird speeds up a little.
This tap game teaches patience, rhythm and quick reactions, because tapping too much sends the bird too high and tapping too little lets it fall. It's very light and plays online on computers, phones and tablets with nothing to download, and your best score is saved on your device.
How to play
- Press “Start” and the bird begins flying towards the poles on its own.
- Press Space or tap the screen to make the bird flap and rise.
- Let the bird drop a little if the gap is below it.
- Fly through the gap between each pair of poles to score a point.
- If the bird hits a pole or the ground the round ends, so try to beat your record.
Controls
| Keyboard | Space or the up arrow (or W) makes the bird flap. |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Click anywhere on the game to make the bird fly up. |
| Touch | Tap anywhere on the screen to make the bird flap. |
Tips to win
- Don't tap too fast; light, steady taps keep the bird level in the middle.
- Look at the next gap early and get the bird to its height before you reach it.
- Keep the bird near the middle of the screen, where any gap above or below is easy to reach.
- If you keep crashing, take a breath and start calmly: the first ten poles are the easiest.
Flying Bird: questions and answers
Is the flying bird game free with no download?
Yes, it's completely free and plays online straight in your browser, with no download or sign-up.
How do I play the flying bird game on a phone?
Open the game in your phone's browser, press “Start”, then tap anywhere on the screen to make the bird flap.
Why does the bird keep falling?
Gravity pulls the bird down all the time, so you need to tap every so often to keep it in the air. Steady taps work better than fast ones.
What age is the flying bird game for?
It suits everyone from about 6 up, and adults enjoy it too. It starts easy and gets harder slowly as your score goes up.