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Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle
Flappy
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 (originally 1983) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | DB Soft |
| Publisher | DB Soft |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by DB Soft, Flappy arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985 as a puzzle game. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1983.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber.
DB Soft also made Layla, Volguard II and Woody Poko for the NES.
Flappy supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Flappy is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Flappy cheats & codes
11 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 9 Lives (Instead Of 5) | PEKEYZIE |
|---|---|
| Start With 15 Lives | YEKEYZIE |
| Start With 25 Lives | POKEYZIE |
Flappy walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Flappy FAQ
When did Flappy come out on the NES?
Flappy was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985; the original game dates back to 1983.
Who made Flappy?
It was developed by DB Soft.
Is Flappy multiplayer?
Yes. Flappy supports up to 2 players.
How long does Flappy take to play?
As a puzzle game, Flappy typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Flappy on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.