Flappy Bird is a mobile game unveiled in 2013 by Vietnamese developer Dong Nguyen. It rapidly attained extensive popularity because to its captivating gameplay and user-friendly physics, however also attracted controversy and scrutiny for its challenging nature and potential for frustration.

In Flappy Bird, players maneuver a little bird through a succession of pipes with doors. The aim is to go through the openings without colliding with the pipes or the ground, necessitating exact time and synchronizing their actions Each successful traversal through a gap awards a point, with the objective of attaining the most points possible.

A unusual element of Flappy Bird is its considerable difficulty. The game is renowned for its relentless gameplay, with players frequently grappling to maintain the bird's flight and evade obstacles. This led to numerous players developing an addiction to the game, wanting to surpass their own or others' high scores, and disseminating their accomplishments on social media.

Flappy Bird attracted notice for its minimalist graphics, characterized by pixel art and basic animations, which imparted a vintage and nostalgic ambiance. In 2014, the game's software engineer, Dong Nguyen, withdrew Flappy Bird from app stores, claiming its addictive qualities and the detrimental effects it had on his life. Nonetheless, the game's popularity and legacy persisted, resulting in the creation of several clones and spin-offs by various creators.