Flappy Bird Clone

A Python implementation of the classic Flappy Bird game using Pygame.

Description

This is a clone of the popular Flappy Bird game where players control a bird that must fly between pipes without hitting them. The game features:

• Animated bird with realistic rotation
• Random pipe generation with varying gaps
• Score tracking and high score system
• Sound effects and background music
• Smooth scrolling background and base

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• Pygame library

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/flappy-bird.git
cd flappy-bird

2. Install Pygame:

pip install pygame

How to Play

1. Run the game:

python game.py

2. Game Controls:

• Press SPACE to start the game
• Press SPACE to make the bird flap
• Press SPACE to restart after game over

Project Structure

flappy-bird/
│
├── game.py              # Main game file
├── assets/             # Game graphics
│   ├── background.png
│   ├── base.png
│   ├── bird-upflap.png
│   ├── bird-midflap.png
│   ├── bird-downflap.png
│   └── pipe.png
│
├── audio/              # Game sounds
│   ├── wing.wav
│   ├── hit.wav
│   ├── point.wav
│   ├── die.wav
│   └── background.wav
│
└── highscore.json      # High score storage

Features

• Smooth bird animation and rotation
• Random pipe generation
• High score system
• Sound effects for:
  • Wing flap
  • Point scoring
  • Collision
  • Game over
• Background music
• Persistent high score saving

Credits

Assets and original game concept by .GEARS (original Flappy Bird creator)