Flappy Bird - Arcade Edition - (cab friendly game)

[slhomme]

Hi all,

Today I spend some time setting up a cab friendly version of Flappy Bird (clone) and though I'd share it here. I actually didn't programmed the game myself, I used an open source project by zbox -> http://gmc.yoyogames.com/index.php?showtopic=609927 , so all credit goes to him, I just took it and turned it into a cab friendly version.



But anyway, I'm happy to share my version, cause it's pretty fun do play it on a cab. Here's the link:

Download: http://bit.ly/1iAxYaG

I might make a few improvements soon (like a leaderboard!)

PS: the zip files include a settings.ini that you can edit to make it "free play" or decide how many lives per credit.

[pbj]

Windows 8.1 threw up a million security warnings, so if you've hacked my computer please enjoy watching me masturbate.

Can you do anything about the aspect ratio..?

[DarthMarino]

Yeah, I got a warning when I initially downloaded it but the virus check was clean.  I have a feeling the name of the file is common in viruses these days and that's what put the flags up. 

Anyway, works great.  I do agree that the aspect ratio is a bit odd but far from a game breaker.

[slhomme]

I'll have a look at this warnings, not sure what triggers them... but I can guarantee it's a totally clean and safe little game, no viruses. I'll try to change the name of the .exe to see if that fixes the problem.

Yeah the aspect ration is really the one thing that annoys me... my plan is to create to a 4:3 version, but it requires some heavy code customization (the idea would be to basically replace the black sides with some kind of a Flappy Bird Bezel).

Stay tuned.

[DarthMarino]

Is there a way to adjust the refresh rate?  I get pretty bad sync issues no matter what I do.

[adder]

does not launch for me using windows xp service pack 3

[twistedsymphony]

Thank you for this... I was considering trying to get an android emulator setup and running to play this on an arcade.

I'm running Win 7 64bit and it seems to run fine, no virus warnings...

it feels quite a bit harder than the phone version... I can regularly get 20+ on the phone game and my best is 68 on your arcade version I'm lucky if I can break 3 and my best is 10  it feels slightly faster, overall especially the flapping movement... I usually average 2 flaps between tubes on the real game and I'm averaging 3 flaps in your version.

Freeplay doesn't seem to work for me... I changed the .ini file but it seems to ignore my changes and stays at 5 plays per credit even though I set it to 0 for freeplay.

Any chance you could offer an option to configure the keys? particularly the exit key... I like to use 1+2 (P1 start+ P2 start)to quit out of games since I don't have a dedicated quit key on my cab.

[EMDB]

Thank you for creating this. The kids love it! A leaderboard would be a great addition. I think it is even better to have a logo (with your credits?) at startup and the help screen with the tap instructions only after a credit is entered instead of immediately start the game.

I added it to my Hyperspin setup and extended my HyperMap application to be able to launch it from the MAME menu just like I added Fix It Felix Jr and Space Commander, 2 other great additions from this forum...

[Generic Eric]

The warning I got was that the files is not normally downloaded.

I played the game on my laptop.  There was a bit of tearing.  I'll try it on another computer.  5 was the only button I could get to flap.  It was also adding credits.

Thanks for sharing.

I see that OP did not write the game.  My bad. Thanks for sharing.

[twistedsymphony]

5 was the only button I could get to flap.  It was also adding credits.

this confused me the first time I tried it since it does say push button to flap... but "5" will coin up the game and flap... but once you have credits just about any button can be used to flap.

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I also figured out my free play problem. After changing the .ini you have to run the game and then push 0 to reset the score, after that the credits go away and you can play it without the need for credits.

[JDFan]

The warning I got was that the files is not normally downloaded.

I played the game on my laptop.  There was a bit of tearing.  I'll try it on another computer.  5 was the only button I could get to flap.  It was also adding credits.

Thanks for sharing.

Ctrl seems to be the flap button for me ! 

[Generic Eric]

The warning I got was that the files is not normally downloaded.

I played the game on my laptop.  There was a bit of tearing.  I'll try it on another computer.  5 was the only button I could get to flap.  It was also adding credits.

Thanks for sharing.

Ctrl seems to be the flap button for me !

Ya...  I coin up with my coin button and flap with any other button.  It is strange there is a coin button, but whatever.



@ slhomme
Is there a way to change the resolution? When I changed the monitor orientation from landscape to portrait, the screen was black.  I could hear the bird flap and crash.

I see that OP did not write the game.  My bad.  Thanks for sharing.

[Thenasty]

the Letter J and esc quits game. The "J" might be problem for some.

[EMDB]

Ya...  I coin up with my coin button and flap with any other button.  It is strange there is a coin button, but whatever.

It's an arcade version so coins are the default way to start a game 

[thomas_surles]

Works great and my wife loves it

[Vigo]

Windows 8.1 threw up a million security warnings, so if you've hacked my computer please enjoy watching me masturbate.

Playing Fap-Fap-Fappy Bird?

[yotsuya]

Windows 8.1 threw up a million security warnings, so if you've hacked my computer please enjoy watching me masturbate.

Playing Fap-Fap-Fappy Bird?

You won BYOAC for today!

[ballboff]

Mmmm.... I just get a white screen on windows 7, am I missing something?

[ballboff]

Ok so I got this working on windows 7 in 640 x 480 compatibility mode.  My windows xp arcade, no dice...

[severdhed]

this is cool. fired right up on win 7 x64.  some kind of bezel would be nice though...there is a ton of black space on my 16:9 monitor.

[ballboff]

Anyone know how to stop it from loading just a white screen?  Seems to do this for me with all the yoyo games.

[ballboff]

I couldn't figure out how to get this to work on my xp machine as my onboard graphics card doesn't support direct 3d.  Instead I just wrote my own version.  I felt a bit ashamed going to this length just to get it on my arcade machine, I wasn't even that fussed about the mobile version.  It just seemed like a good place to start firstly making my own game, and secondly the reason the game did so well in the first place is due to it's simplicity and addictiveness and 1 common goal.... to get a high score.  These fundamentals I feel are what arcade gaming is all about, so I think it has a perfect place on an arcade machine. 

My version is playable in full screen and doesn't have black lines down the side.  At the moment it doesn't have an info screen telling you how to play it, an the writing is all over the place.  It's a work in progress but if anyone would like a copy I'd be happy to hand it over.

[abispac]

Things to improve:
1.- coin at 5 but any other key to start the game
2.-ability to use vertical screen nevermind on thisone as if i rotate the screen with windows 7 fuction  games looks and plays just fine.

[EMDB]

I couldn't figure out how to get this to work on my xp machine as my onboard graphics card doesn't support direct 3d.  Instead I just wrote my own version.  I felt a bit ashamed going to this length just to get it on my arcade machine, I wasn't even that fussed about the mobile version.  It just seemed like a good place to start firstly making my own game, and secondly the reason the game did so well in the first place is due to it's simplicity and addictiveness and 1 common goal.... to get a high score.  These fundamentals I feel are what arcade gaming is all about, so I think it has a perfect place on an arcade machine. 

My version is playable in full screen and doesn't have black lines down the side.  At the moment it doesn't have an info screen telling you how to play it, an the writing is all over the place.  It's a work in progress but if anyone would like a copy I'd be happy to hand it over.

The one from the topic starter is not so bad but I would like to give your version a try. Just add it as an attachement...

[abispac]

setting are not working

[Thenasty]

Wishfull thinking, how about a DOS version

[slhomme]

Hi all,

I just made a tiny update to the game (same download link). Hopefully this will fix the problem for those who couldn't get the game to run on their machine, especially the game older machines. (I basically compiled the game with an option to force software vertex processing).

I also removed the "J" key as an exit function.

And lastly, remember if you make changes to the settings.ini file, you need to press "0" while in the game so it takes the changes into account.

[Thenasty]

I also removed the "J" key as an exit function.

Great for the "J" key fix. Thanks.

 If I ever update my cab to Windows XXX version, I will add this game fer sure, but for now, I'm still stuck a the DOS level .

[slhomme]

Wishfull thinking, how about a DOS version

Unfortunately YoYo Gamemaker Studio doesn't have an export module for DOS, so I'm afraid this is not going to happen

[ballboff]

Here's my version...

http://snk.to/f-cdxcak9t

[Thenasty]

@ballboff, tried your version. Looks good (almost full screen).
What is that 312 on the right side for ?

[ballboff]

@ballboff, tried your version. Looks good (almost full screen).
What is that 312 on the right side for ?

Yeah almost full screen, I'd made the game in an odd resolution so it came out with black borders.  I'm not sure what the 312 is, that's probably your high score lol.  Can you send me a screenshot, I've not seen it.

[DarthMarino]

I'm not sure what the 312 is, that's probably your high score lol.  Can you send me a screenshot, I've not seen it.

He's talking about the awards podium on the main screen.

[ballboff]

I'm not sure what the 312 is, that's probably your high score lol.  Can you send me a screenshot, I've not seen it.

He's talking about the awards podium on the main screen.

Ah I see!  That was originally on the android version of flappy bird, used to compare your scores against your google friends.  In my version it doesn't actually do anything, but at a later date I'm going to add a score board so you can put your initials in. 

[Thenasty]

Both the PLAY and the 312 really have nothing to do starting the game. You can just click anywhere.

It's more playable than the other version I've tried (it plays like it's on EASY mode, I like that).

Get rid of those 2 start graphics and have one in the middle (like the version above). Or make it cab friendly like above (any buttons to start and play game).

Want to see the final version of it.

Thanks (still looking for a DOS version, I wanna add to my dos cab ).....

[ballboff]

Both the PLAY and the 312 really have nothing to do starting the game. You can just click anywhere.

It's more playable than the other version I've tried (it plays like it's on EASY mode, I like that).

Get rid of those 2 start graphics and have one in the middle (like the version above). Or make it cab friendly like above (any buttons to start and play game).

Want to see the final version of it.

Thanks (still looking for a DOS version, I wanna add to my dos cab ).....

Ha ha.  I've been a bit selfish with the controls, on my machine insert coin starts the game, insert coin flaps the bird.  My insert coin happens to be on the side of my machine so for me it makes sense.  For some reason I was having trouble assigning it to button 1, I may figure this out moving forward.

I want it to be as much like the handheld version as possible, as I see nothing wrong with the original flappy bird.  There is no reason for the play and scoreboard buttons to be there, other than for aesthetics really.  I do want them to serve a purpose later though, maybe button 1 to play and button 2 for the leaderboard.

One thing that annoys me which you haven't mentioned though, is that it still shows the mouse pointer when the game loads.  On my machine I still haven't brought myself to disable the mouse as I still update the games from time to time.  I can disable that though and I just forgot to do it, I want to make it joystick only (cab friendly, like you say).

[ballboff]

(still looking for a DOS version, I wanna add to my dos cab ).....

If you can get hold of a flash player for dos, you might be in luck

New version now online... edit:coming soon

[ballboff]

Updated version now available to download.  Additions include coins, can insert up to 5 coins.  push 5 to insert coin.  Added buttons player 1 buttons 1 to 6, these include 7,H,9,0,Z and X on a keyboard.  You can also use mouse on a standard pc. 

http://snk.to/f-ctcj4ilj

[abispac]

Updated version now available to download.  Additions include coins, can insert up to 5 coins.  push 5 to insert coin.  Added buttons player 1 buttons 1 to 6, these include 7,H,9,0,Z and X on a keyboard.  You can also use mouse on a standard pc. 

http://snk.to/f-ctcj4ilj

No ofence but this one dosnt look like the original, and the game also dosnt feel like it either.

[ballboff]

No ofence but this one dosnt look like the original, and the game also dosnt feel like it either.

In what way doesn't it feel like or look like the original? 

And no offense taken, I don't really care if anyone likes it or not.  I only made it for my own machine.  For me, it's the only pc version that works so I guess I'm the only one who appreciates it.

[abispac]

No ofence but this one dosnt look like the original, and the game also dosnt feel like it either.

In what way doesn't it feel like or look like the original? 

And no offense taken, I don't really care if anyone likes it or not.  I only made it for my own machine.  For me, it's the only pc version that works so I guess I'm the only one who appreciates it.

the one that slhomme posted, it does looks alot like the original, yours loos like a mockup of it, its the same, but they both look diferent, i prefer the orifinal look alike ,but i wish i can put everything togheter as you did, you did a great job.

[Thenasty]

any more update ballboff?

[ballboff]

any more update ballboff?

Might be a while until the next update, but any suggestions in the mean time will be taken onboard for when I do get back up and running again.

[EMDB]

any more update ballboff?

Might be a while until the next update, but any suggestions in the mean time will be taken onboard for when I do get back up and running again.

The Physics don't feel as natural as the real game or the verion from slhomme. Also after "inserting a coin" the game should not start but show the explanation screen. If you

[Thenasty]

need work on abouth coin related stuff or just get rid of it.

have screen say something how to start "Push Any Button to play" something like that.

waiting for next update.
thnx

[ballboff]

The Physics don't feel as natural as the real game or the verion from slhomme. Also after "inserting a coin" the game should not start but show the explanation screen. If you

That was (semi) intentional.  I didn't think the flapping motion in the original was realistic, as the bird moves quite a distance between flaps very much unlike a real bird of that size.  I say (semi) intentional, because I've done this without even thinking about it, and it's only come to my attention since you've mentioned it.  It probably reminds me more of the original copter game that this is loosely based on.  The explanation screen was omitted on purpose and a little lazy on my part.  I wasn't able to draw a very good arcade button like in slhomme's version, so I left it out, and I assumed everyone would know how to play flappy bird.  I guess aesthetically that's probably not the point.  The whole coin idea was just my attempt to bring it more inline with an "arcade feel", but if this is more of an annoyance I'm better off removing it.  I might be better off just changing this to insert coin to play, but not putting up a count of the coins, inserting coin will just take it to the get ready info screen...

[ballboff]

Thanks (still looking for a DOS version, I wanna add to my dos cab ).....

Not quite dos versions, but pretty cool...

http://sos.gd/flappy64/
http://tacsgames.itch.io/flappo-bird
http://atariage.com/forums/topic/222266-veccy-bird/
http://www.bobs-stuff.co.uk/quack.html

[slhomme]

I wasn't able to draw a very good arcade button like in slhomme's version, so I left it out, and I assumed everyone would know how to play flappy bird.  I guess aesthetically that's probably not the point.

I'm attaching here the "instructions" images I'm using in my version. Feel free to use them in your version. Good job on the game, it's a little different from the original version that's right, but the fact that it's full screen is great. Hopefully I'll find time to make a full screen version too soon.

Cheers.

 

[ballboff]

I've created a new version....

Added features include random bird, and night mode...

In fact that's the only 2 features I've updated lol

I'll take this opportunity to thank slhomme for providing the 'instructions' screen...

http://snk.to/f-ctjfbmfn

[Thenasty]

love the update. Much Much better....

Only H Z X SPACE BAR keys worked.... I would rather have no KEYS and only SPACE BAR and ENTER keys to work. the ESC key is good (leave that alone).


THANKS, keeping an eye out on your program (never played this game even with all the hype back then).

I like this version, I think its more playable to me (easier). I don't want it like the others. I don't want to break my screen, mouse, keyboard or someone (like some of this videos/news about the game).

[Thenasty]

any way to make a change on the hi-score screen ?

First pic is how it is.... the second is my recommendation.

[Thenasty]

better yet....

[ballboff]

love the update. Much Much better....

Only H Z X SPACE BAR keys worked.... I would rather have no KEYS and only SPACE BAR and ENTER keys to work. the ESC key is good (leave that alone).

Ah well you see I designed it for a cab, mine specifically.  It should be set to 0,9, H, Z,X and space and left mouse click (just for testing).  These keys respond to buttons 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 for player 1 on my cab.   

better yet....

yeah that's loads better, that is also more like the original and I can squeeze in a "new" badge for when a user gets a new high score.  By the way I'm not sure if this is working, but I set up a gold medal if you get a high score and a normal white medal if you don't..

[Thenasty]

how about making your own custom controls ?

So anyone can customize it to their cab layout.

[Thenasty]

anyone out there reading this, I'm also interested in PLAIN DOS version (I'll shove it in my DOS CAB)  

[empardopo]

I've created a new version....

Added features include random bird, and night mode...

In fact that's the only 2 features I've updated lol

I'll take this opportunity to thank slhomme for providing the 'instructions' screen...

http://snk.to/f-ctjfbmfn

Great Job! I've tested it and I think it's very funny!!
One question: In what programming language have you programmed the game?

Thanks very much!

[ballboff]

I used a program called stencyl.  No programming required, just logic (an understanding of variables and if statements). 

Great Job! I've tested it and I think it's very funny!!
One question: In what programming language have you programmed the game?

Thanks very much!

[empardopo]

Thanks for answer me.
I didn't know that program. Yourr game is very funny!
Btw, perhaps I am wrong but I have played some times with flappy 2 and I think that version doesn't store the score.

Thanks and congratulations for your game.

[empardopo]

Thank you for creating this. The kids love it! A leaderboard would be a great addition. I think it is even better to have a logo (with your credits?) at startup and the help screen with the tap instructions only after a credit is entered instead of immediately start the game.

I added it to my Hyperspin setup and extended my HyperMap application to be able to launch it from the MAME menu just like I added Fix It Felix Jr and Space Commander, 2 other great additions from this forum...

EMDB, I have a question... What game is Space Commander?
Thanks in advance!

[EMDB]

EMDB, I have a question... What game is Space Commander?
Thanks in advance!

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,137264.msg1416232.html#msg1416232

[empardopo]

Thanks!!
I'm going to take a look.

Greetings.

[EMDB]

Thanks!!
I'm going to take a look.

Greetings.

According your avatar You're Spanish right!? I'm very sorry to tell you I'm Dutch 

[empardopo]

Yes unfortunately, no one can choose where to be born. :-)

[SavannahLion]

But anyway, I'm happy to share my version, cause it's pretty fun do play it on a cab. Here's the link:

Download: http://bit.ly/1cjX6Qi

I might make a few improvements soon (like a leaderboard!)

PS: the zip files include a settings.ini that you can edit to make it "free play" or decide how many lives per credit.

Seems the link redirects to a different site.

[slhomme]

Oops sorry about that, I just updated the link, give it an other try, this should work this time!

[Smudge418]

hello

has anyone got a link that works

thank you

[Endprodukt]

I'd appreciate a link

[JDFan]

I'd appreciate a link

Here's a 7zip of it - I'm not sure it is the latest version he made but is one I had downloaded back when the thread was posted a couple years ago ( file dates show 03/2014) that I still had on my system ( hopefully if it is outdated he will come back and post a working link to the latest version but this one should at least get it to you.)

[Minjarmio90]

Hi, I'm writing in this post, to see if someone could send me the Flappy Bird files with the latest update that was sent through these links, I've been looking and I can't find it anywhere, someone still has the files that they could share with me.

 I would appreciate it very much!