How to play
- Tap the screen (or press the space bar) to start: the character falls under gravity and each tap lifts it up.
- Guide it through the gap in each pair of pillars. You don't need to hold down: each tap is a short flap, so tap at a steady rhythm.
- Every pillar you leave behind scores a point. Medals appear as your score grows: bronze at 8, silver at 15, gold at 25 and platinum at 40.
- The game ends if you touch a pillar or the ground. The ceiling doesn't kill you: it only slows you down. Your best score is saved on this device.
Tips for reaching the platinum medal
The most common mistake is tapping too much. Each flap lifts you a fixed, short distance, so tapping too often sends you into the ceiling or the pillar above. Find a rhythm: one tap, let it drop a little, another tap. When the gap is lower, wait and let the character sink instead of flapping; when it is higher, make two or three quick taps a little before you reach the pillar.
Don't watch the character: watch the gap that is coming. Get to the middle of the gap before the pillar arrives and use the space between pillars to correct your height. The game is built so that you can always get through: the gap never goes below a minimum, and the height difference between two gaps in a row is always reachable in the time between pillars, even at top speed.
At the start the gap is wide and the pillars slow; as your score rises the gap shrinks a little and the track speeds up to a cap. Around pillar 30 the difficulty stops increasing, so if you made it there you are already at the hardest level and all you need is consistency.
Things to keep in mind
- Your best score is saved only in this browser: if you clear the site data, it is lost. Your score is not sent or recorded.
- On a phone, tapping or swiping on the game screen does not scroll the page; to scroll the page, tap outside the game.
- The game pauses by itself when you switch tabs or apps; you resume with the Resume button or by tapping the screen.
Frequently asked questions
How do I play on a phone?
Tap anywhere on the game screen: each tap is a flap. You don't need to hold down or swipe.
What medals are there and how many pillars do they need?
Bronze from 8 pillars, silver from 15, gold from 25 and platinum from 40. The medal appears when the game ends.
Can you always get between the pillars?
Yes: the gap has a minimum size and the height difference from one gap to the next is limited so it can be reached with a normal flapping rhythm. If you lose, it is down to reaction time, not an impossible pillar.
Why does the character shoot up into the ceiling?
Because you tapped too many times in a row. The ceiling doesn't make you lose, but it slows you down and it is hard to get back down in time; try spacing your taps out more.
Is my best score saved?
Yes, in this browser and only for you. It is not sent to any server and your score is not recorded.
How do I pause the game?
With the Pause button or the P key. It also pauses by itself if you switch tabs or the window loses focus.