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Viral Foldy Bird Turns Foldable Phones Into the Controller

The mobile Chrome-only clone has players repeatedly folding their devices, prompting durability warnings.

Overview

  • Developer @rebane2001 released a browser-based Flappy Bird homage that uses a phone’s fold and unfold motion to control the bird.
  • A January 2 demo went viral on X, drawing a quip from tech reviewer Marques Brownlee about hinge lifespan.
  • Play requires closing and opening the device to start, flap, and retry, with jumps registering at the end of the unfold.
  • The game runs in Google Chrome on Android with no installation, and the developer has published the source code.
  • An in-game notice urges users to play at their own risk; the creator claims support for major inward-fold models, while flip-style compatibility remains unconfirmed.