Clumsy Bird – Flappy Bird Clone

## About Clumsy Bird

Clumsy Bird is an open-source clone of the legendary Flappy Bird, one of the most viral mobile games in history. Built with MelonJS and licensed under MIT, this game faithfully recreates the addictive tap-to-fly gameplay that captivated millions of players worldwide. Guide your bird through narrow gaps between pipes and see how far you can go.

## How to Play

Click anywhere on the screen or press the **spacebar** to make the bird flap its wings and fly upward. Release to let gravity pull it down. Navigate through the gaps between the green pipes without touching them.

**The goal:** Pass through as many pipe gaps as possible without crashing.

## Why Is It So Addictive?

Clumsy Bird, like the original Flappy Bird, uses a simple one-button mechanic that is incredibly easy to learn but notoriously difficult to master. The combination of:
– **Simple controls** — just one click or tap
– **Instant restart** — no loading screens between attempts
– **Gradual difficulty** — the pipes come at a steady pace, but precision is everything

…creates a compelling game loop that keeps players coming back for one more try.

## Tips and Strategy

1. **Tap in short bursts.** Quick, light taps give you more control than long holds. Think of it as hovering rather than flying.
2. **Find a rhythm.** The pipes come at regular intervals. Establish a tapping rhythm that matches the pipe spacing.
3. **Aim for the center.** Always target the middle of each gap. This gives you the maximum margin for error.
4. **Do not overcorrect.** If you drift too high or too low, do not panic. Make small adjustments rather than dramatic ones.

## Game Features

– Faithful Flappy Bird clone built with MelonJS
– Smooth physics and responsive controls
– Works on desktop (mouse/spacebar) and mobile (touch)
– Open-source under MIT license
– Charming pixel-art graphics

How many pipes can you pass? Play Clumsy Bird and test your reflexes!