Flappy Instructables Robot Game

The Classic Game Reimagined

Flappy Bird is one of the most famous and addictive mobile games of all time, loved for its simple yet challenging gameplay. On the occasion of Instructables’ 20th birthday, we have designed a special version of this classic game, featuring the Instructables Robot as the main character. In this unique version, the Instructables Robot flies through the obstacles just like Flappy Bird, making the experience both fun and themed for this special celebration.

This Flappy Instructables game can be played on your phone, PC, or anywhere you like, allowing everyone to join in the birthday festivities. The game combines the timeless appeal of Flappy Bird with a fun twist—bringing the beloved Instructables Robot to life in a playable game.

We invite the Instructables community to celebrate our 20th birthday by sharing how you would party with the Instructables Robot. Will you create a themed birthday cake? Decorate your space with Instructables colors? Bring the party tunes? Or even give the Instructables Robot a special gift?

We are also hosting a special prize for the most creative use of the Instructables Robot in your projects, and we encourage everyone to join in the celebration. For inspiration, explore the Instructables Robot Party collection, highlighting 20 years of fun, creativity, and innovation.

Celebrate, play, and let the Instructables Robot soar—just like in our Flappy Instructables game!

Materials

1. Instructables Robot mage in .png
2. HTML5
3. Javascript
4. Laptop

. Setting Up the Game Environment

1. HTML Canvas: The game is built on an HTML <canvas> element, which allows dynamic rendering of graphics and smooth animation.
2. Fullscreen Layout: The canvas is dynamically resized to fit any device, whether it’s a phone, tablet, or PC, providing a responsive game experience.
3. Score Display: A floating HTML element (<div>) shows the current score at the top-left corner.

2. Designing the Player (Instructables Robot)

1. Custom Character: The bird character is replaced by the Instructables Robot image.
2. Scaling: The robot image is scaled appropriately to make it prominent and visually appealing.
3. Physics: The character is governed by simple physics—gravity pulls it down, and a flap (click, tap, or space key) gives it an upward velocity.
4. Rotation: The robot tilts forward or backward based on vertical velocity, mimicking the Flappy Bird style.

3. Creating Obstacles (Pipes)

1. Pipe Generation: Pipes are generated periodically at random heights, leaving a gap through which the robot must fly.
2. Pipe Movement: Pipes move horizontally from right to left at a constant speed that increases as the score goes up, making the game progressively harder.
3. Collision Detection: A collision function checks if the robot hits a pipe or the ground, ending the game if a collision occurs.

4. Game Loop and Animation

1. Update Function: Updates the positions of the robot, pipes, and ground, applies gravity, and checks for collisions.
2. Draw Function: Clears the canvas and redraws the robot, pipes, and ground every frame.
3. Animation Frame: requestAnimationFrame() is used for smooth, browser-optimized animation.

5. Controls and Interactivity

1. Flap Input: Users can make the robot flap using mouse click, touch, or spacebar key.
2. Pause & Restart: The game can be paused with the P key and restarted with the R key.
3. Start Overlay: A start screen explains the controls and allows players to begin the game.

6. Scoring and Game Progression

1. Score Increment: The score increases each time the robot passes through a pipe.
2. Difficulty Scaling: Game speed gradually increases with the score to challenge players as they progress.
3. Game Over Screen: Displays the final score and provides a restart button.

7. Visual Enhancements

1. Background Gradient: A dynamic gradient sky creates a visually pleasing backdrop.
2. Ground & Pipes: Rounded rectangles with highlights simulate depth and make the obstacles look lively.
3. Smooth Animation: Rotating the robot image during flaps adds to the game’s polished look.

8. Responsive and Cross-Platform Design

1. Device Adaptability: The game dynamically adjusts to screen size, making it playable on phones, tablets, and desktops.
2. Single-File Implementation: All code is contained in a single HTML file for easy sharing and deployment.

Place the .html code and the Instructable Robot image in the same folder. Open the .html file in a web browser and enjoy playing.